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Bill Curry takes us on the ideal fishing expedition: all across Nova Scotia and further afield. This combination memoir, guidebook, and collection of tall stories is copiously illustrated with photos by the author, who became the first certified Professional Master Guide in Nova Scotia when the professional guide certification program was created.

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Tight Lines traces Bill Curry's journey as an angler and conservationist. From his early days on the rivers of Yarmouth County to waters farther afield, Bill enthralls us with his love of fly fishing, the fish he met and friends he made along the way. Bill's writing, accompanied by his stunning photography, will educate and entertain. Don MacLean, author of Discover Nova Scotia Sport Fishing From his first immersion into fishing at the Steer Hole, Curry weaves an engaging narrative of his fishing journey from worm and bobber to accomplished fly fisherman and guide. He brings his photographer's eye to his story-telling, with word pictures bringing the stories to life. More than just a chronicle of adventures: Curry flavours his stories with conservation truths, regional history and lessons learned. His tales are as informative as they are enjoyable. Tom Sadler, flyfishing guide, journalist, conservationist This book reflects flyfishing's positive impact on the generations of the author's family. It takes you to places that encourage appreciation of the environment that surrounds where fish live and answers the most important question, why? Perry Munro, author of Guides Eyes

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Bill Curry worked as a photographer and writer for many publications and media while attending Acadia University, and after graduation began his long career as an educator. Bill taught every grade level from Primary to Grade 12 in public schools, and Bachelor's and Master's degrees courses in three universities. He spent most of his career as a classroom teacher at Lockeport Rural High School before becoming involved in a two-year federal education program. Later, he became a Consultant and finally a Director of Programs and Student Services in Nova Scotia's former School Board system.Bill became the first certified Professional Master Guide in Nova Scotia when the professional guide certification program was created, and for almost two decades ran the Province's premier flyfishing Guide Service, Tight Lines Guide Service. Bill is also a former National Director and life member of Trout Unlimited Canada.Bill is a Master Photographer, having studied formally in New York City. He holds a Master's degree in Fine Art Photography. Bill's photography strives to stir people's imagination, reminding folks of time spent in our shared environment. Bill's work has been shown in Canada, the US and in Europe, and has won many awards. Bill has his own photography gallery and studio in Port Maitland, NS, where he teaches and sells his photography. His work is also shown in galleries across the Province.Bill and his wife, Norma, and their dog, Sam, live in Port Maitland, and travel as much as possible-always with a fly rod along for the ride, just in case.Bill has written and produced photography for numerous magazines, newspapers and other media ranging from the New York Times and the Boston Herald to Canadian Fly Fisher.Tight Lines is Bill's first book.

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