The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing

Author: Phil Rowley
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493040057
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
Lakes are one of the most challenging opportunities available to today's fly fisher. Stillwaters offer a long active season with numerous hatches and presentation challenges. Fish grow big and fat and many fishers find this appeal hard to resist. But the transfer from rivers and streams is often difficult, especially if a prolonged trial-and-error approach is adopted. This book examines the stillwater fly fisher's kit bag, expectations, and offers an introduction to the diverse stillwater food sources. The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing explains everything the aspiring stillwater fly fisher needs to be successful and build a sound foundation that will last through a lifetime plying stillwaters.

Flies for Trout

Author: Dick Stewart
Publisher: Mountain Pond Publishing Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Detailed color photos of 540 flies for all types of fly fishing for trout.

Fly Fishing Idaho's Secret Waters

Author: Chris Hunt
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625846924
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Idaho's clear flowing rivers are world famous for fly fishing, but finding that elusive perfect spot to land a trophy in the vast wilderness requires a lot of time and knowledge. Fortunately, writer, angler and conservationist Chris Hunt has traveled to some of the state's most idyllic areas to find the best fishing the Gem State has to offer. Adventurous anglers can follow his directions off the beaten path to enjoy excellent scenery and even better fishing. Brimming with expert tips and seasonal strategies for each location, this handy guide will find its place in a dry pocket for every successful excursion.

A History of Fly Fishing for Trout

Author: John Waller Hills
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fly fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description

The Ramblings of an Aging Angler

Author: Al Simpson
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662428375
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
“His presentation of the what, how, when, where and why of the sport is eloquent in the clarity and precision of his writing. He provides a wealth of practical information, embellished with personal observations, and quotes from past masters.” -Richard Robinson, Master professional golf instructor, author, and fisherman “This book is an excellent resource for beginning anglers, and a very entertaining read even for those with decades of experience on the water.” -Justin Witt, International outfitter, guide, contributor to “The Flyfish Journal” ________________________________________________________________________ With fifty years of fly-fishing experience, Al Simpson has written an engaging book about fly-fishing for trout. It is packed with information helpful to anglers of all skill levels. Insights are frequently presented through a streamside experience. Topics include getting started, equipment, casting, trout feeding behavior, flies, reading the water, presentation, and seasons. He also discusses controversial topics like etiquette, stocking, and restoration of native trout. The work is richly enhanced with over 200 color photos and line drawings. It joins the short list of must-reads for trout anglers. The author began fly-fishing in 1962. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and has fished the mid-Atlantic’s trout streams extensively. Summers have always included fishing in the northern Rockies. Now retired from the University of Virginia where he practiced and taught cardiology, he and wife Ginny spend their summers in Montana. They frequently travel to trout venues about the globe. A lifetime member of Trout Unlimited, he served as vice president on Virginia’s state council. He works part-time for Orvis as a fly-fishing retail specialist, and teaches fly-fishing. Local sports clubs frequently invite him to speak and conduct fly-fishing clinics. An avid blogger on all things related to fly- fishing for trout, he has an international following.

Fly-Fishing Knots

Author: Creative Publishing International
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 9781589230668
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 2

Book Description
When learning how to fly fish, the special knots you need to be successful are sometimes difficult to master. And for many anglers, when a leader breaks out on the stream or you need to add a new tippet to your leader, it's almost impossible to remember how to tie the best knot. This Pocket Guide is the perfect tool for you to carry in your fly vest whenever you're out on the water. Included are easy-to-understand illustrations for making sure your backing, fly line, leader and tippet will not fail when you're fighting the fish of a lifetime.

Trout Flies

Author: Dave Hughes
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811716017
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 490

Book Description
Provides step-by-step instructions on tying five hundred trout flies and offers information on tying techniques, tools, and materials.

Fly Fishing New Jersey Trout Streams

Author: Matthew Grobert
Publisher: Frank Amato Publications
ISBN: 9781571884176
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
This book is the culmination of 35 years of experience, information, insights, observations, and the wonders of fly-fishing for trout in the Garden State. Written with the passion of a life-long fly-fisherman, you will gain valuable knowledge on becoming a better angler and naturalist no matter where you fish for trout. Coupled with the lyrical narrative are dozens of color photographs taken by a variety of New Jersey anglers who share the author's love of fly-fishing for trout. Matt covers every aspect of fly-fishing for trout in New Jersey with a style and clarity to suit every level of ability. You will learn about three species of trout and their behavior, the insects they eat, and the artificial flies that imitate those insects.

Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout II

Author: Kelly Galloup
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970721310
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
A tactical guide to fly-fishing for trout with streamers, including tying instructions for 38 original patterns invented by the author.

Tie a Fly, Catch a Trout

Author: S. R. Slaymaker
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description