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posted by admin on Feb 6

Editorial Reviews

An authoritative fly-fishing guidebook for the legendary waters of Yellow-stone National Park.

From the Back Cover
This fine little guidebook to the best fishing in Yellowstone Park discusses aquatic and terrestrial insect emergences and activity periods, fly patterns to imitate these insects, and effective fishing techniques. Included are specific locations, access points and trailheads, distances, and terrain descriptions. The handy icons located at the beginning of each of the more than two hundred waters discussed provide helpful, at-a-glance information about fish type, ease of access, and wildlife to watch for. This book is required reading for any fly fisher planning a trip to Yellowstone Park - an area that holds more wild trout water for its size than anywhere else in the world. (6 X 9, 176 pages, b&w photos, maps, illustrations, charts, icons)

Order The Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide: Craig Mathews, Clayton Molinero form Amazon.

posted by admin on Feb 6

Editorial Reviews

Review
“Without exaggeration, this is the most complete book I have seen on any fishery, ever.”–Steve Bodio, Fly Rod & Reel

“Lots of maps, descriptively informative photos, interesting sidebars, some location directions, historically productive fly patterns, and the usual platter of guide-book miscellany. Plan to fish Montana? You’ll find this two book set to be incredibly valuable.”–The Reel News

An irreplaceable reference that offers everything a fly fisher needs for the ultimate western Montana fishing experience; illustrated with great maps and hatch charts.

Order Montana Fly Fishing Guide West: West of the Continental Divide: John Holt form Amazon.

posted by admin on Feb 5

Editorial Reviews

The wisdom in this exceptionally useful volume begins–where else?–at the beginning: "To know western trout water is to be successful on that water. Nowhere else must anglers use so many strategies on such a wide variety of water during so many weather conditions to be successful." Craig Mathews, besides authoring three books about fishing Yellowstone National Park, is a guide and fly-shop owner based in West Yellowstone, Montana, the hub of fly- fishing’s Golden Triangle and perhaps the most famous trout-bumming region in the world. His resume, obviously, qualifies him to talk about fly-fishing in the American West–and if you want to catch fish left of the 100th meridian, you should listen. Mathews discusses all the great new equipment and tackle available to an angler (for a pretty penny), but the real meat on this catch is in the section on reading western waters and adapting to diverse, ever-shifting conditions. While the focus is on the author’s home waters–the blue-ribbon rivers of the Northern Rockies where Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming meet–the tactics and insights pertain to the American West in general. The point throughout is that it takes study and practice to learn how to regularly outwit wily trout. After all, "Pure luck and successful angling seldom go hand in hand." –Langdon Cook, Sports & Outdoors editor

From Booklist
The big trout and the breathtaking scenery common to many western rivers intrigue anglers regardless of where they live. This guide offers advice aimed at helping fly fishers of all skill levels fish better on the rivers, lakes, and streams of eastern Idaho, Yellowstone Park, and western Montana. The clearly written, well-organized text, nicely complemented by Rod Walinchus’ artwork, capably advises on such matters as choosing tackle, reading the water, casting, and dealing with windy days and autumnal weather. Mathews’ proves a good-natured guide, counseling that success is more likely to come from attitude and practice than from fancy gear; he also peppers his advice with endearing anecdotes about angling friends and fishing dogs. Although the word western in the title is a bit of a misnomer–there is no coverage of California, the Pacific Northwest, or Colorado, all prime fishing sites–this timely, friendly, and sensible book is recommended for anglers who are heading for Idaho or Montana, either in person or from their armchairs. John Rowen

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posted by admin on Jan 15

Editorial Reviews

Covering everything from selecting specialized tackle and flies to casting strategy, this definitiveguide explores how to successfully fly fish for the elusive muskie. Fly fishermendiscover how to turn frustrating follows into explosive strikes—no easy task as the infamously aggressive fish is tough to fool with any kind of gear, especially a fly rod and feathered hook.Both educational and inspiring, thishandbook explores introductory and advanced techniques, the typical behavior of this violent freshwater fish, seasonal strategies, specialized tackle and fly patterns, and fly fishing basics. Exclusive interviews with top fishing guides and information on the best locations for catching muskie on the fly are also included.

About the Author
Robert S. Tomes is a leading authority on fly fishing whohas caught more large muskies on flies than anyone elseworldwide. He lives in Chicago.

Order Muskie on the Fly (Masters on the Fly series): Robert S. Tomes form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

In his newest book, Dave Hughes covers all aspects of fly-fishing for trout on small streams. He describes how fishing is different on mountain, freestone, and meadow streams and how to develop skills for each. He covers the gear, including what to put in a small stream fly box. Hughes’ advice on casting technique is especially useful because trees and brush often require different kinds of casts for small streams.

About the Author
Dave Hughes is the author of more than 25 fishing books, including “Essential Trout Flies” (0811727483) and “Taking Trout” (0811729060). He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and daughter.

Order Trout from Small Streams: Dave Hughes form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

With over 90,000 sold in its first edition, this is “a classic book from a highly respected tier” (Jay Cassell, Deputy Editor, Field & Stream).

Here is a book for fly tiers, beginners and experts alike, that provides foolproof directions for tying all types of flies. Unlike specialized books that describe particular types or styles of flies, this book covers them all—both freshwater and saltwater flies. Dry flies for trout, streamers for tarpon, hair bugs for bass: you will find them here. Eric Leiser teaches the basic methods for tying standard dries, hair dries, parachute dries, hackleless flies, wets, nymphs, streamers, Jassids and other terrestrials, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned tier looking for specific advice, or you’re brand new to the craft and just want the fundamentals, this book is a complete education. 50 b/w illus., 16 b/w photos.

About the Author
Eric Leiser, a master fly tier, teacher, and expert on the materials of the craft is the author of Fly Tying Materials, as well as co-author with Larry Solomon of The Caddis and the Angler. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida.

Order The Complete Book of Fly Tying, Second Edition: Eric Leiser, C. Boyd Pfeiffer, Jack Gartside form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

Select the right tools, hooks, thread and material to tie over 200 different fly patterns including streamers, nymphs, dry flies, terrestrials, and bass bugs. Learn to tie all the basic elements of a fly pattern, such as tails, bodies, wings and hackles.

Each pattern is followed by dozens of full-color photographs of and recipes for popular fly patterns you can tie using the techniques you’ve learned.

About the Author
The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of best-selling titles in the fields of hunting, fishing, home repair, home improvement, home decor, and landscaping.

Order Fly-Tying Techniques & Patterns (The Complete Fly Fisherman): Editors of creative Publishing form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

Learn all the basic elements of popular fly patterns. In all, there are over 200 classic and new patterns included. Great how-to photos show the tools and techniques you’ll need.

About the Author
The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of best-selling titles in the fields of hunting, fishing, home repair, home improvement, home decor, and landscaping.

Order The Art of Fly Tying (The Hunting & Fishing Library): John Van Vliet form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

This comprehensive manual introduces dozens of new fly tying techniques. It covers most areas of imitative fly tying, including nymphs, larvae, pupae, emerging flies, adult flies, and spent spinners.

The author of Tying Flies the Paraloop Way returns with this comprehensive overview featuring dozens of new techniques. Topics covered include:
• Emerging fly patterns. Alternative approaches to designing flies, including sub-emergers, detached hackles, “front and rear” shucks, bootlace flies, pre-formed foam under-bodies, “flex and foam,” and many other new and alternative techniques.
• The newly emerged adult fly and how to create the true dry fly. Introducing the “under thorax” technique, how to use pre-formed foam underbodies on true dry flies, and how to expand the use of the double hackle.
• Spent spinners. Introducing the “over and under thorax” technique, detached hackles for spent fly patterns, and much more. Subsequent chapters cover nymphs, larvae, and pupae; small stream fishing; and a discussion on the use of the vise. Detailed illustrations and photographs throughout depict the steps described in the text.
• Introduces dozens of truly new techniques
• Comprehensive scope
• 250 color photographs; 25 illustrations; appendixes

About the Author
Ian Moutter started fishing at the age of four and began fly fishing at the age of eleven. He became a certified professional instructor in 1994 and has contributed many articles on various aspects of fly tying. He is also the author of Tying Flies the Paraloop Way. He lives in England.

Order Imitative Fly Tying: Techniques and Variations: Ian Moutter form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

No one’s ever suggested that fly-fishing was as easy as A, B, C. Its very language casts unique and, at times, complex etymological (and entomological!) lines, which–from advanced wing to Z-twist–Darrel Martin’s Dictionary amiably sets out to unravel. With its in-depth entries, historical citations, and affectionate embrace of the arcane, it’s the angling equivalent of the OED–with hosts of explanatory photographs and drawings thrown in for good measure. He even uncovers the sport’s smut: “a variety of small insects … The early English origin of the term is related to smudge and soot … perhaps related to Gaelic smuid, smoke, and early English smut, a cloud. The term has been used in trouting since 1889.” Cool, huh? Who says you don’t fish with your head?

A former teacher of Old and Middle English, Martin has married his passion for the evolution of words with his love of the evolution of fishing and fly-tying to produce a solid, comprehensive reference of some 350 words and phrases as engaging in its lexicographical storytelling as it is eminently useful. Confused about hackle pliers? Martin straightens you out. After a page and a half, you’ll know what they do, how they work, why they’re necessary, and where they come from. Equipment? Materials? Technique? Insects, their taxonomy and nomenclature? Martin addresses them deftly. Of course, not every possible entry is here–Martin used his own subjective dictionary Darwinism–but so many of those that do rise up are just innately wonderful: sneck, epilimnion, dapping, whip finisher, harling, and ocelli. The words alone are catch enough; what the Dictionary does with them is so uniformly interesting the book could easily be guilty of taking a bite out of your stream time. –Jeff Silverman

Review
“Only Darrel Martin has the detailed knowledge of the fly-fishing art, combined with the fine precision and delicacy of prose, to write this extremely valuable dictionary. Every writer, reader, tyer, and fly fisherman should have this book at hand.”–Dave Hughes, author of Essential Trout Flies

“The Fly Fisher’s Illustrated Dictionary is a valuable aid in clarifying the specialized terminology and the vocabulary of conepts tha surround fishing with the artificial fly . . . But beyond its practical application, this volume is simply and wonderfully interesting.”–Ted Leeson, from the Foreword
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Order The Fly Fisher’s Illustrated Dictionary: Darrel Martin form Amazon.