books about: fly-fishing

books about: fly-fishing

books:

Fly-fishing

Mary Alice Monroe

Pocket, 2008

Hard to put down
This is the story of a cancer survivor who got hit with a double blow, as her husband asked for a divorce as she started to recover from her treatments. The journey back to full emotional, as well as physical, health for her came in a remote cabin with a lot of ...

Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide

John E. Sherry

J. E. Sherry Company, 2002

Very Helpful
I have used the tool and find it very helpful. Good price. Fast shipping.

Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die

Chris Santella

Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2004

Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
A wonderful book for the fly fishing enthusiast. A keepsake for all fishermen. A must have for the coffe table!

A River Runs Through It and Other Stories, Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition

Norman Maclean

University Of Chicago Press, 2001

Haunting
First off, I haven't seen the movie, so this will not be a comparison piece. Norman Maclean's novella is an inspirational story, definitely poignant and touching as so many others before me have stated. This work melds nature, heritage, human emotions, and even ...

The River Why, Twentieth-Anniversary Edition

David James Duncan

Sierra Club Books, 2002

Wise Like A Fish
Lovers of fishing, or Oregon, or life, or the search for life's meaning should love this book. So should readers interested in thoughtful, creative and honest writing; or of clever, insightful and profound character development. Gus Orviston is an enduring main ...

Fool's Paradise

John Gierach

Simon & Schuster, 2008

Comfortable
Gierach is like your favorite flyrod-you know what you are getting-Excellent story telling and putting into words the feelings and actions of anglers/flyfishers. The chapter on cane rods is great and the book is like taking a fishing trip while staying home..

The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing (L. L. Bean)

Macauley Lord, Dick Talleur, ...

The Lyons Press, 2006

One of the best "how-to" books on fly fishing
This is a composite of three previously published L. L Bean guides: fly-fishing, casting, and fly tying. The first part is Whitlock's book on fly-fishing and is one of the best (the other being Rosenbauer's Orvis book) introductions to the sport of fly fishing. The ...

LaFontaine's Legacy: The Last Flies from an American Master (Fly Tyer Books)

Al Beatty

The Lyons Press, 2008

beautiful
a very attractive book that is a solid addition to the work of the recent generation of tyers who use very unorthodox materials and methods. i have not read it intensively yet but the prospective buyer should take into consideration that LaFontaine was one of the few ...

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Completely Revised and Updated with Over 400 New Color Photos and Illustrations ...

Tom Rosenbauer

The Lyons Press, 2007

Great basic review of Fly Fishing
Just recently started Fly Fishing again after 20 year so thought I would update my copy. It was more than worth it. The book has been updated with changes in techniques. Highly recommended for beginners or even more experienced fishers who my be trying new things or ...

Guide to Fly Fishing Knots: A Basic Streamside Guide for Fly Fishing Knots, Tippets, and Leader Formulas

Larry V. Notley

Frank Amato Publications, 1999

For my wife
Last summer i introduced my wife to fly fishing. I decided she needed a guide to knots. I chose this one. She is using it. but i found myself consulting it from time to time so i got myself one as well.

Trout Rigs & Methods: What You Need to Know to Construct Rigs that Work for All Types of Trout Flies & the ...

Dave Hughes

Stackpole Books, 2007

STEPS UP YOUR FLY FISHING GAME!
I found this work to be what I was seeking: Specific, clear tips with details on situations I encounter fly fishing water that is special. The kind that you know hold great trout but you are unsure of how to get the fly into without a mess or disaster. Not for ...

Fishing Knots: Proven to Work for Light Tackle and Fly Fishing with DVD

Lefty Kreh

Stackpole Books, 2007

Lefty Kreh provides an excellent book and dvd
Having attended Lefty's seminars, I find that his teaching gift is communicated very well in his writings and video. There are few people in the world that can throw a fly as well as Lefty and know the proper presentation in all conditions and perform that task in an ...

Rod Building Guide: Fly, Spinning, Casting, Trolling

Tom Kirkman

Frank Amato Publications, 2001

The basics of rod building
This book is indispensable to anyone wanting to build their own fishing rod. A basic primer with helpful hints of what pitfalls will truly be encountered and how best to avoid them.

Fishing Tandem Flies: Tactics, Techniques, and Rigs to Catch More Trout

Charles Meck; Dave Hall

Headwater Books, 2007

Nice How-to reference.
Good how-to reference about how to use tandem rigs for fly fishing. Good for an intermediate fly fisherman who is looking to expand on basic techniques and master fishing multiple flies at one time.

Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying

Charlie Craven

Headwater Books, 2008

Simply the best
I have tied flies for 43 years. I have tied commercially while in high school and college. I own or have read virtually every book on fly tying, and have taken classes with a slew of great tiers. This is, quite simply, the best basic fly tying book I have ever seen. ...