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posted by admin on Apr 11

Editorial Reviews

"As caddis are the king of flying insects for Eastern fly-fishers, Thomas Ames’s book shouts ‘Long live the king!’ This is an amazingly complete reference on one of the bugs fly fishers most commonly imitate with flies."–Joe Healy, Fly Rod & Reel

"The sections on stream ecology and fishing techniques are the best since Gary LaFontaine’s landmark book and alone are worth the price of admission. The photographs and descriptions make identifying a caddisfly to the genus level as easy as using a standard field guide to the birds. Ames’s writing is just plain enjoyable to read, with crisp, clean prose and lots of the details that make for great natural history writing. I can’t wait for the next caddis hatch so I can try out all the new stuff I’ve learned!"–Tom Rosenbauer, Orvis Rod & Tackle

"This book is inspiring: it will inspire you to look more closely at your own caddis, wherever in the world you might fish for trout. And it will inspire you to tie some new patterns to match caddis and to get out there on water, where it all starts and ends, and put what Tom has taught you to use against the trout."–Dave Hughes, author of Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters

* Stunning and detailed photographs of a wide range of caddisflies

* Caddisfly hatches and how to identify them

This book offers valuable tips on how to fish the hatch. Also fly patterns for caddisfly pupae, larvae, nymph, and adults. In the first major work on caddisflies in three decades, it presents the most complete pictorial survey of Trichoptera published to date. Author, angler and photographer Thomas Ames Jr. traveled from the southern Appalachian highlands to the Canadian Maritimes to collect, study, and photograph more than 100 species in 55 genera and 20 families of the caddisflies that fly fishers are most likely to encounter on the lakes and streams of the eastern United States. Based on thoughtful analysis, sound science, and many hours on the water collecting live insects and testing artificial flies, Caddisflies takes the myth and the mystery out of matching the hatch. Learn how you can use the ways in which these amazing insects have adapted to a wide range of aquatic habitats to predict which flies to choose. And learn how to present your flies when fish are feeding on caddisflies. Detailed descriptions and vivid photographs help identify the caddisflies on your favorite trout waters. This all-inclusive book includes advice on tackle and technique and a comprehensive catalog of 80 pattern recipes.

About the Author
Thomas Ames Jr. is a commercial photographer who lives, works, and fishes in northern New England. He is the author of the Hatch Guide for New England Streams and Fishbugs.

Order Caddisflies: A Guide to Eastern Species for Anglers and Other Naturalists: Thomas Ames Jr. form Amazon.

posted by admin on Mar 11

Editorial Reviews

"As caddis are the king of flying insects for Eastern fly-fishers, Thomas Ames’s book shouts ‘Long live the king!’ This is an amazingly complete reference on one of the bugs fly fishers most commonly imitate with flies."–Joe Healy, Fly Rod & Reel

"The sections on stream ecology and fishing techniques are the best since Gary LaFontaine’s landmark book and alone are worth the price of admission. The photographs and descriptions make identifying a caddisfly to the genus level as easy as using a standard field guide to the birds. Ames’s writing is just plain enjoyable to read, with crisp, clean prose and lots of the details that make for great natural history writing. I can’t wait for the next caddis hatch so I can try out all the new stuff I’ve learned!"–Tom Rosenbauer, Orvis Rod & Tackle

"This book is inspiring: it will inspire you to look more closely at your own caddis, wherever in the world you might fish for trout. And it will inspire you to tie some new patterns to match caddis and to get out there on water, where it all starts and ends, and put what Tom has taught you to use against the trout."–Dave Hughes, author of Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters

* Stunning and detailed photographs of a wide range of caddisflies

* Caddisfly hatches and how to identify them

This book offers valuable tips on how to fish the hatch. Also fly patterns for caddisfly pupae, larvae, nymph, and adults. In the first major work on caddisflies in three decades, it presents the most complete pictorial survey of Trichoptera published to date. Author, angler and photographer Thomas Ames Jr. traveled from the southern Appalachian highlands to the Canadian Maritimes to collect, study, and photograph more than 100 species in 55 genera and 20 families of the caddisflies that fly fishers are most likely to encounter on the lakes and streams of the eastern United States. Based on thoughtful analysis, sound science, and many hours on the water collecting live insects and testing artificial flies, Caddisflies takes the myth and the mystery out of matching the hatch. Learn how you can use the ways in which these amazing insects have adapted to a wide range of aquatic habitats to predict which flies to choose. And learn how to present your flies when fish are feeding on caddisflies. Detailed descriptions and vivid photographs help identify the caddisflies on your favorite trout waters. This all-inclusive book includes advice on tackle and technique and a comprehensive catalog of 80 pattern recipes.

About the Author
Thomas Ames Jr. is a commercial photographer who lives, works, and fishes in northern New England. He is the author of the Hatch Guide for New England Streams and Fishbugs.

Order Caddisflies: A Guide to Eastern Species for Anglers and Other Naturalists: Thomas Ames Jr. form Amazon.

posted by admin on Mar 11

Editorial Reviews

This book will be invaluable to novice or experienced tarpon fly fishermen. Bill Bishop has addressed the mental, physical, humorous, and technical aspects of fishing for tarpon, writing in such a way that is both entertaining and instructive. I really like his style. –Lefty Kreh

Artist and ardent angler Bill Bishop tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing–from building leaders to bringing them in quickly. Each chapter explores the core aspects of tarpon fishing in detail, including step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the nuances of finding, casting to, hooking, and fighting giant tarpon, and insights and tips for running the boat, seeing fish, and reading the fish’s behavior. In addition to the technical aspects, Bishop’s stories and humor take a look at the personal side of fishing, reminding us that despite the sometimes-serious undertaking of battling a 150-pound tarpon, fishing is still supposed to be fun. With over 120 detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and photos by Mark Hatter, this book will help anyone who wants to hook, and land, more silver kings.

About the Author
Bill Bishop is on the water over 150 days a year, fishing the waters of Boca Grande and Homosassa. His illustrations and artwork have appeared in several fly-fishing books and magazines. He lives in Orlando and Boca Grande, Florida.

Order High Rollers: Fly Fishing for Giant Tarpon: Bill Bishop form Amazon.

posted by admin on Mar 11

Editorial Reviews

Review
Veteran author Charlie Meck and newcomer Paul Weamer have released their "Pocket Guide to Pennsylvania Hatches" as a handy reference for our most prolific fly hatches. This pocket sized hardcover published by Headwater Books is a 154 page compendium of angling knowledge….

Together these two friends have produced a volume worthy of any fly fisher who prowls Pennsylvania waters. I’ll be carrying mine along to refresh my memory on the habits of those bugs I haven t encountered for a few seasons. When it’s not in my truck, it will reside on my fly tying desk as a reminder for the patterns I should carry for each trip astream. –Mark Sturtevant, York Daily Record, February 22, 2009

Charlie Meck and Paul Weamer team up to provide a concise overview of the most important hatches on Pennsylvania trout streams, including mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges, as well as other important trout-stream foods. This handy guide includes color photos of each insect as well as recipes and photos of the authors’ recommended fly patterns for each hatch. Detailed charts at the beginning of each section provide a quick reference for emergence dates and size of the insects. After an overview of the life cycle of each of the major classes of insects, individual entries provide essential information such as common and Latin names, size range (hook and natural), and time and date of emergence. The authors provide in-depth descriptions of all life stages of the insect, emergence time and date, behavior, tactics, and the premier streams in the state to find the best hatches. Meck’s intimate knowledge of the hatches around the state combined with Weamer’s penchant for the perfect pattern make this book a must-have reference for anyone who fishes trout streams in the Keystone State.

Order Pocketguide to Pennsylvania Hatches: Charles Meck, Paul Weamer form Amazon.

posted by admin on Mar 11

Editorial Reviews

"Lani Waller has drawn on long experience and a deep love of steelhead to write a book that few steelheaders will want to be without."–Thomas McGuane "Lani Waller has a passion for these beautiful creatures that comes across on every page. And Bob Hooten brings a thorough approach to the science."–Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia "Waller . . . sees, feels, and writes about [steelhead more deeply and colorfully than any person I know. Beginner or expert, you will not be able to put this book down until you’ve read every single word."–Dave Whitlock: 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 swinging wets and waking dry flies, including proper approach, presentation, and his favorite fly patterns, both classic and contemporary. Chapters on hunting trophies, equipment, casting, and conservation provide readers with a life’s worth of wisdom learned from his time on the water. Waller brings along some of his friends to help contribute to the book. Steelhead expert Bob Hooton’s chapter on steelhead biology is a concise overview of the steelhead’s life cycle, biology, and behavior; artist Dave Hall illustrates Waller’s swinging techniques; and photographer Ken Morrish’s stunning images capture the magic of the fish and the rivers they ascend each year. This all-star cast of steelhead fanatics has created a classic book that honors the fish as well as those who chase them, whether in the Pacific Northwest of United States, the wilderness streams of British Columbia, or the hundreds of tributaries that run into the Great Lakes.

About the Author
Lani Waller has pursued steelhead for over four decades and is considered one of the foremost experts on trophy British Columbia steelhead. He was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame in 1997. He lives in Novato, California. Photographer Ken Morrish is chief operating officer of Fly Water Travel in Ashland, Oregon, and his photography and writing is featured in numerous publications, including Patagonia, Outside, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, and Northwest Fly Fishing.

Order A Steelheader’s Way: Lani Waller form Amazon.

posted by admin on Feb 28

Editorial Reviews

*26 essential patterns, including the Charlie Boy Hopper, Quigley Cripple, Turck Tarantula

This book of practical fly design is for every tier, from beginner to expert. Tying Dry Flies presents traditional techniques and innovative patterns along with clear and concise instructions and photographs for flies that will work for all kinds of insects in all kinds of situations. It’s time to spruce up your fly box with these must-have trout patterns.

About the Author
Jay Nichols is the publisher of Headwater Books and editor of 1001 Fly Fishing Tips (978-0-9793460-1-9). He lives in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Charlie Craven is president of Charlie’s Fly Box in Old Towne Arvada, Colorado. He designs flies for Umpqua Feather Merchants and was the fly tier and photographer for Barr Flies (978-0-8117-0236-2) and author of Charlie Craven’s Basic Fly Tying (978-0-9793460-2-6). Paul Weamer is a fly designer whose well-renowned patterns are distributed by the Montana Fly Company. He is the author of Fly-Fishing Guide to the Upper Delaware River (978-0-8117-3408-0). Mike Heck grew up fishing the spring creeks of southcentral Pennsylvania. He is an Orvis-endorsed guide, fly designer, and contributor to Fly Fisherman and American Angler. He is the author of Spring Creek Strategies (978-0-9793460-4-0).

Order Tying Dry Flies: How to Tie and Fish Must-Have Trout Patterns: Jay Nichols, Charlie Craven, Paul Weamer, Mike Heck 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

Order Western Fly-Fishing Strategies: Craig Mathews form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 15

Editorial Reviews

Features over 3,000 color photos and over 400,000 wordsdescribing and showing, step-by-step, hundreds of fly-tying techniques!Leeson and Schollmeyer have collaborated to produce this masterfulvolume which will be the standard fly-tying reference book for theentire trout-fishing world. Through enormous effort on their part theybring to all who love flies and fly fishing a wonderful compendium offly-tying knowledge. 3,000+ Color photos, indexed, dust jacket; 8.5×11inches, 464 pgs.

Order The Fly Tier’s Benchside Reference: Ted Leeson, Jim Schollmeyer form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 15

Editorial Reviews

Review
John Barr is one of the best, most affable, and most innovative fly tiers in the United States today. We are fortunate to finally have his expertise in print. His flies will be used by all fly fishers who seek to improve their success onstream. –John Randolph, Fly Fisherman

In Barr Flies, John 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 and how to fish them, and explains how he fishes multiple-fly rigs with the Copper John as the center of a 3-fly system that optimizes fish-catching potential. John Barr is the most successful designer of commercially distributed flies in the world. His Barr Emerger is an unrivaled pattern for western mayfly situations, and the Copper John has evolved into the most popular fly of the millennium.

Order Barr Flies: How to Tie and Fish the Copper John, the Barr Emerger, and Dozens of Other Patterns, Variations, and Rigs: John Barr, Charlie Craven form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 15

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap
Gary LaFontaine became world famous for his innovative trout-fly patterns. But his life was cut short when he died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2002. Fortunately, his final designs were left in the caring hands of friends, authors, and professional tiers Al and Gretchen Beatty, who tied and photographed LaFontaine’s final set of undocumented patterns to create this book. Here are full-color photos and instructions on how to tie each of LaFontaine’s last designs, showing each step in detail.
This is a beautiful book—essential to every fly tier—that is also a loving tribute to the creative genius of one of fly fishing’s greatest minds.

From the Back Cover
Fly Tyer, the world’s leading fly-tying magazine, is proud to bring you FlyTyer Books published by The Lyons Press.Gary LaFontaine has automatic name recognition in the fly-fishing world—he’s known as one of the smartest and most dedicated innovators of new trout fly patterns in the latter twentieth century. His methods changed fly tying in America, and he was nowhere near done when he died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2002 at age fifty-six. His death was mourned around the world.
Many of the flies in this posthumous collection of trout-fly patterns are likely to become enduring standards. Authors Al and Gretchen Beatty were working with LaFontaine and tiers Paul and Char Stimpson on an instructional film in the months beforethe fly tierdied. These are the flies that LaFontaine spoke of during filming. These are the flies showcased in LaFontaine’s Legacy.
The twenty-six patterns with proper tying instructions detailed in this book are the final legacy of a renowned American angler. Throughout the work the Beattys provide thorough tying instructions which are accompanied by vivid full-color photographs to depict the various stages of creating each pattern on the tying bench as well as the completed fly. This book documents an important piece of American fly-fishing history.

Order LaFontaine’s Legacy: The Last Flies from an American Master (Fly Tyer Books): Al Beatty form Amazon.