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This is a clearly written and beautifully illustrated prime ... Read more

This is a clearly written and beautifully illustrated primer for the new and intermediate fly fisher, containing everything you need to know in an easy-to-use format. Longtime outdoors journalist Tom Meade covers casting techniques, equipment selection, fly tying, wading, finding fish, and much more. The full-color illustrations of artist Bob White and comprehensive, accessible text will be thoroughly useful for many years and help guide you to ever higher skill levels and success. Minimize

A how-to and where-to guide for catching fly fishing's toug ... Read more

A how-to and where-to guide for catching fly fishing's toughest fish!Fishermen brag about the biggest trout. They talk about the spookiest bonefish. They speak in high excitement of the speed of a false albacore. But the permit has taunted more fisherman than all of these fish, and has maintained a reputation for being truly impossible to catch. Whole clubs of frustrated permit pursuers have been created. Stories abound of fishermen who have fished for years before catching their first permit. Now Jack Samson, legendary editor of Field and Stream for fifteen years, begins to turn the tide. Jack has pursued permit around the world and has gone further than any other writer in unlocking the mysteries of this fabled fish. Fly Fishing for Permit is his attempt to provide a complete guide to all aspects of permit fishing. You'll learn what kind of equipment you'll need. You'll get thorough instruction on how to use that equipment. You'll get detailed information with maps for fishing all the famous permit areas of the world—Mexico's Ascension Bay, the Florida Keys, Belize, and many more. Finally, Samson has compiled an extensive selection of photos and tying recipes of the most effective flies—included the latest innovative patterns. Plus there's a bonus appendix of permit fishing stories from several of the most famous permit fishermen in the world including Gordie Hill, Winston Moore, and more. 16 full-color photographs and 92 black-and-white photographs Minimize

Clearly written and generously illustrated, this book prese ... Read more

Clearly written and generously illustrated, this book presents a practical, informative approach, geared specifically toward novice and intermediate anglers. You'll learn how to select the right equipment, master basic as well as intermediate casting techniques, read the water in order to find the fish, study various types of water bugs to determine what the fish are feeding on and pick the right fly for the job. Minimize

Master fly-fishing in a day Here is a simple, hour-by-hour ... Read more

Master fly-fishing in a day Here is a simple, hour-by-hour handbook for learning fly-fishing fundamentals and beginning a lifetime passion. Bob Sousa masterfully reduces this complex sport to its simplicity, as he covers such subjects as equipment selection and assembly, knot-tying, recommended flies, casting techniques, fly-fishing etiquette, and much more. Minimize

An intriguing creature with its graceful sail-like dorsal f ... Read more

An intriguing creature with its graceful sail-like dorsal fin, and willing to take your fly almost endlessly, the Arctic grayling is a fish like no other. Add to that its preferred habitat of the cold, clear streams of the northern wilderness and some of your dreams of fishing perfection will come true. A well-respected guide, instructor, award-winning writer, and volunteer, Pudge Kleinkauf has owned and operated Women's Flyfishing for 22 of the 39 years she has lived and fished in Alaska. An admitted Arctic grayling fanatic, Pudge Kleinkauf is just the person to write on this unique fish. With an entertaining style and in-depth information. This book includes information on; the fish and its lifecycle; the art of catching grayling; productive fly patterns; Arctic grayling around Alaska and the world; protecting Arctic grayling; and so much more. The biology and history of Arctic grayling, their habitat and feeding habits, where and how to find them, fly-fishing techniques and equipment, fly patterns, conservation, lots of Alaska information-everything you need to know about Arctic grayling. Don t be surprised if you come under its spell, as have so many anglers before you. Minimize

"One of the best acid tests of an introductory book...is th ... Read more

"One of the best acid tests of an introductory book...is that the text allows the reader to learn an important skill independent of the illustrations."... Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Fly-Fishing Secr ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Fly-Fishing Secrets of Alaska's Best Guides by Will Rice Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Alaska is a large and complicated place, filled with incredible natural resources and some of the richest fisheries in the world. Though it is potentially a fly fisher #039;s paradise, the diversity of its waters makes it difficult to know how to best fish each area. Methods that are effective on one stream don #039;t nece Minimize

The first book to follow a fly-fishing trip from coast to c ... Read more

The first book to follow a fly-fishing trip from coast to coast, West with the Rise is James Barilla's account of a solitary journey that begins in New England and ends in Northern California, with little more to keep him company than a secondhand pickup bought just for the trip, a pair of Nikes he cannot seem to keep dry (they're literally decomposing before his eyes), and the graphite stick and reel that the fly fisher reaches for before he has even fully awoken.The progression from the spring creeks of the East to the big sky country and its nearly mythic trout streams represents more than a search for better fishing. It marks for Barilla the transition from the Massachusetts of his childhood to the West that has become his home as an adult.Woven into his days on the streams are his thoughts of the family he and his wife are planning. More than a preoccupation, it is to some extent the very inspiration for the trip itself. The couple's years-long attempt to have a child has brought them to fertility specialists, and the options they offer, such as in vitro fertilization, Barilla explains with the same attention to detail with which he describes the water's clarity and the coolness of a newfound fishing ground. The question is not only one of successful treatment but of exactly why Barilla should desire a child and what he as a father would have to offer.It is the streams that have run through his entire life—"We are mostly water," he reminds us—to which Barilla now turns for answers. At times no one would mistake this world for that of Huck Finn. Barilla drives past strip malls, falls asleep to Dirty Harry playing on his motel room television, and reads in a trout magazine of a particular stream that is no longer what it once was, thanks to urban sprawl—to which one fly shop proprietor adds, "No place is what it was."It is almost with a sense of relief, then, that we reach so many settings of uncommon beauty—from Yellow Breeches Creek in Pennsylvania to the grand Deschutes River in Oregon—each with a singular fishing experience to offer.For Barilla this journey is a chance to reflect on his life as an angler but also on his, at turns frustrating and deeply rewarding, relationship with the outdoors and its unending capacity to surprise and instruct. Minimize

From the Yellowstone River to the Boulder River, Brian and ... Read more

From the Yellowstone River to the Boulder River, Brian and Jenny Grossenbacher guide you through their beautiful home state. Learn where and how to fish Montana - a fly angler's Mecca. Fly Fishing Montana gives you a quick, clear understanding of the essential information you'll need to fly fish Montana's most outstanding waters. Detailed maps accompany each water. This Montana fly fishing guidebook features full-color photographs throughout. Learn where and how to fish. Learn which flies to use where. Helpful resource section of fly shops, guides, and organizations. 160 pages, 28 maps. Minimize

Possibly the most valuable piece of information for itinera ... Read more

Possibly the most valuable piece of information for itinerant fly fishermen is knowing where and when they can practise their art. To this end, internationally renowned author, photographer, and angler John Bailey has drawn on his considerable experience to present over 100 of the best places in Britain and Ireland to catch trout and salmon with a fly.County by county, John Bailey describes in detail each fishing site-offering useful tips on equipment and techniques, so fly fishermen will turn potential bites into actual catches. The book also includes such vital practical information as fishing sites' addresses, contact details, peak seasons, regulations, and ticket prices. Illustrated with gorgeous, full-color photographs and detailed, two-color maps, Where to Fly Fish in Britain and Ireland ensures that fly fishermen and women will get the most out of each and every fishing expedition.¥ Perfect reference companion for over 1 million fly fishermen in Britain and Ireland¥ App Minimize

A brilliant explanation of how to fly fish still water pond ... Read more

A brilliant explanation of how to fly fish still water ponds, lakes, and reservoirs by a long-practiced expert. You will marvel at the inside information presented in a dramatic and hilarious drawing style. Valuable information about casting, reading water, lines, reels, rods, float equipment, flies, hatches, weather, structure. Hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations. Minimize

Blessed with 123 watersheds and millions of salmon, Vancouv ... Read more

Blessed with 123 watersheds and millions of salmon, Vancouver Island is fishing heaven. Written by one of the most experienced sportfishing writers in Canada, Vancouver Island Fishing Guide is your best companion for helping you catch the island's big ones. This book covers the entire island--both saltwater and freshwater--and includes fly-, gear-, and Spey fishing. D.C. Reid has fished for more than 50 years and spent decades cruising up and down Vancouver Island, seeking out the distant rivers, local lakes , and the surfline rock piles that spell big kings. All of Vancouver Island is represented: from the remote, such as Kyuquot Sound, to the urban, with the 35 well-stocked lakes in the Victoria area. Well-known rivers such as the Cowichan and Stamp are explored, as well as less well-known beautiful bodies of moving water, and the lakes that supply and feed them. Vancouver Island Fishing Guide is absolutely packed with information that will get you into some great fishing year-round: lures, flies, strategies, techniques, equipment, and hotspots are discussed by season. Many easily-read maps give locations where you'll catch fish. Also included for each area: places to launch; suggested charters, hotels, and local guides; tackle shops; visitors' centers; Internet resources; and more. Vancouver Island is 500 kms (300miles) long and 210 kms (130 miles) wide and is the largest island on the Pacific Coast, from Alaska to South America. Little wonder that its fishing is legendary Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Fishing with Flo ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Fishing with Floating Flies by Samual G. Camp Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New This early work on Fishing with Floating Flies contains detailed information on equipment required and methods used and contains much information that is still useful and practical today. It will prove of much interest to the angler. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely sca Minimize

An intriguing creature with its graceful sail-like dorsal f ... Read more

An intriguing creature with its graceful sail-like dorsal fin, and willing to take your fly almost endlessly, the Arctic grayling is a fish like no other. Add to that its preferred habitat of the cold, clear streams of the northern wilderness and some of your dreams of fishing perfection will come true. A well-respected guide, instructor, award-winning writer, and volunteer, Pudge Kleinkauf has owned and operated Women's Flyfishing for 22 of the 39 years she has lived and fished in Alaska. An admitted Arctic grayling fanatic, Pudge Kleinkauf is just the person to write on this unique fish. With an entertaining style and in-depth information. This book includes information on; the fish and its lifecycle; the art of catching grayling; productive fly patterns; Arctic grayling around Alaska and the world; protecting Arctic grayling; and so much more. The biology and history of Arctic grayling, their habitat and feeding habits, where and how to find them, fly-fishing techniques and equipment, fly patterns, conservation, lots of Alaska information-everything you need to know about Arctic grayling. Don t be surprised if you come under its spell, as have so many anglers before you. Minimize

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary ... Read more

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary element of good trout habitat in abundance, cold, well-oxygenated, unpolluted water. In the book, Billy shares the keys to success in California's High Sierra for both the beginning and advanced angler, including: how did the trout get there; geology of the High Sierra; trout science; equipment; casting; knots; flies; angling ethics; plus, how to fish the lakes, creeks; advanced tactics; planning you trip; camping information; and much more. Billy shares his hard-won secrets of success fishing the High Sierra so your next trip can be a great one! Minimize

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary ... Read more

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary element of good trout habitat in abundance, cold, well-oxygenated, unpolluted water. In the book, Billy shares the keys to success in California's High Sierra for both the beginning and advanced angler, including: how did the trout get there; geology of the High Sierra; trout science; equipment; casting; knots; flies; angling ethics; plus, how to fish the lakes, creeks; advanced tactics; planning you trip; camping information; and much more. Billy shares his hard-won secrets of success fishing the High Sierra so your next trip can be a great one! Minimize

The single most important factor that determines a fly angl ... Read more

The single most important factor that determines a fly angler’s approach to a stretch of water isn’t the time of day, nor is it a hatch of insects or even the character of the water itself. It’s the season. From spring and summer through fall and winter, changes in weather dictate changes in strategy. This can be intimidating. If fish were biting here a month ago, why are things so different now? Where to go where they might be better? The seasonal variation of fishing strategy is necessary knowledge for any fly angler, and Fly Fishing the Seasons: Colorado is the first-ever guidebook to address this subject. Focusing on the world-class waters of the Centennial State, and with full-color photos throughout, this book comprises four equal sections—summer, fall, winter, and spring—each with a general locator map and each covering five to ten primary locations. The best waters to fish in this pa Minimize

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary ... Read more

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary element of good trout habitat in abundance, cold, well-oxygenated, unpolluted water. In the book, Billy shares the keys to success in California's High Sierra for both the beginning and advanced angler, including: how did the trout get there; geology of the High Sierra; trout science; equipment; casting; knots; flies; angling ethics; plus, how to fish the lakes, creeks; advanced tactics; planning you trip; camping information; and much more. Billy shares his hard-won secrets of success fishing the High Sierra so your next trip can be a great one! Minimize

Longtime tackle designer, fly tyer, and stillwater expert d ... Read more

Longtime tackle designer, fly tyer, and stillwater expert demystifies the challenges of fishing in lakes and ponds, with full-color photographs. Minimize

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary ... Read more

The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary element of good trout habitat in abundance, cold, well-oxygenated, unpolluted water. In the book, Billy shares the keys to success in California's High Sierra for both the beginning and advanced angler, including: how did the trout get there; geology of the High Sierra; trout science; equipment; casting; knots; flies; angling ethics; plus, how to fish the lakes, creeks; advanced tactics; planning you trip; camping information; and much more. Billy shares his hard-won secrets of success fishing the High Sierra so your next trip can be a great one! Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author What Fly Fishing ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author What Fly Fishing Teaches Us Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Fly fishing is a noble sport whose avid practitioners learn the skills of finesse, observation and technique mdash;and that would be great if it all stopped there. But fly fishing is more mdash;oh so much more mdash;than the streamside perfection of a mere handful of angling skills. The broader cirriculum also teaches us: Frustration (quot;When we see Minimize