Every fly-fishing problem has a solution. This collection of advice from veteran instructor Landon Mayer helps you analyze your past mistakes and learn how to adapt to a wide range of fishing conditions. Unorthodox solutions for common fly-fishing problems, Covers everything from fly selection and rigging to landing fish. 250 color photos; 7×9 inches, 224pgs.
From the author of the groundbreaking Muskie on the Fly, this where-to destination guide highlights the best fly-fishing pike fisheries from the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe – the best pike fly-fishing destinations across the globe! And with particular emphasis on finding big pike, not hammer handles! Each chapter is written by the author,…
A Fish Come True celebrates the enduring joys, mysteries, and miseries of fishing through a series of “what-if” stories:What if someone discovered a fly that worked on every cast?What if we could fish anywhere, any time in the distant past?What if we could explore the fishing on a different planet?What if our sport’s leading thinkers…
A licensed fishing guide’s observations on the common mistakes made by anglers, A Guide’s Guide to Fly-Fishing Mistakes provides practical tips on how to improve fly-fishing techniques and break bad habits. Licensed fishing guide and instructor Sara Low offers remedies to freshwater anglers on topics that include correctly approaching fish, improving fly selection, proper presentation, consistent and…
Steelhead legend Lani Waller covers the essential elements of fishing for trophy steelhead with prose as beautiful and surprising as the fish themselves. The blend of how-to and why-to not only captures the essence of these elusive fish but also uncovers what it takes to consistently bring them to hand. Waller shares his techniques for…
Barr shares his confidence patterns, the flies that he carries with him at all times to cover nearly every scenario an angler might encounter on the water. When used at an appropriate time with a good presentation, they are guaranteed to catch fish. Barr tells how he developed each fly, gives tips on when &…
Many people are intimidated by the subtleties of fly casting, the myriad of flies, and the fine points of entomology, all of which make up the sport of fly fishing. Getting started does require a set of skills and knowledge about casting, fly selection, knot tying, reading the water, and tactics, and Basic Fly Fishing provides these…
From simple fixes – using two whip-finishers rather than one to complete a fly so that it holds – to hints for working with tricky materials like marabou feathers, Better Flies Faster is filled with instruction and advice on how to improve your tying skills. Dave Klausmeyer, longtime editor of Fly Tyer, shares the tips…
Noted commercial tier Rich Strolis shares his most effective patterns as well as the inspiration behind them to help anglers develop their own flies. Features dry flies, emergers, nymphs, and streamers for all seasons. Features 20 favorite custom flies, including the Rock Candy Larva, the Headbanger Sculpin, and the Shucked Up Emerger, as well as multiple variations…
A modern course in fly-tying fundamentals covering the essential tools, materials, & techniques needed to tie a wide range of popular flies. Covers cutting-edge techniques for the more tried-and-true classics, such as the Royal Wulff, Adams, & Hare’s Ear, & shares innovative approaches to current patterns such as the Brassie, RS2, & Copper John. 1,000…
An excellent resource for anyone interested in learning the art of Czech Nymphing. Great instruction on how to fish this effective style of fishing. Also includes high quality color photographs of many czech nymph patterns.
Designing Poppers Sliders & Divers by Steven Schweitzer. Chocked full of methods, procedures and examples richly illustrated with over 800 detailed full color photographs. The first section discusses the tools and materials, The second section discusses the 12 most common design elements to consider, The third section walks through the creation process for the world’s…
Rod Hamilton and Kirk Deeter describe the allure of matching wits with one of fly fishing’s most elusive targets and discuss the reasons why more and more fly fishermen are seeking the challenge of catching bonefish without the aid of a guide. Do It Yourself Bonefishing is packed with useful tips to help all levels…
Witty, shrewd, and, as always, a joy to read, John Gierach, “America’s best fishing writer” (Houston Chronicle) and favorite streamside philosopher, extols the frequent joys and occasional tribulations of the fly-fishing life. “After five decades, twenty books, and countless columns, [John Gierach] is still a master” (Forbes). Now, in his latest fresh and original collection,…