Product Description

A revised and expanded edition that will hook fishing enthusiasts.

From understanding how to "read" fish to devising strategies for stream, river, and dam fishing to creating and casting flies, the updated Complete Idiot’s Guide‚ to Fly Fishing offers both beginning and seasoned fishing buffs a comprehensive overview of this specialized sport.

• Photographs, illustrations, and detailed instructions on casting and fly tying technique
• Updated coverage of technology and equipment including rods, reels, and line materials
• Tips on preparing for a fly fishing trip

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #124439 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03
• Released on: 2005-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781592573127
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Michael D. Shook is the author of more than thirteen books, including the Complete Fly Fishing Guide series of six fly fishing guides and five fly fishing maps for regions throughout Colorado and New Mexico. As a professional fly fisherman, Shook divides his time between writing and guiding fly fishing tours in the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado.

Customer Reviews

What to buy, how to tie, which fly... it's all here!
This is the perfect book for those of us who marvel at the art of fly-fishing but are too scared to try it. Shook will help you decide what equipment to buy and what is really needed. He explains the basics of how to find the fish, and once you do... how to bring 'em in. The science of understanding the flies and their lifecycle and how it relates to catching fish is simplified for us beginners. All the best knots are explained and adequately illustrated. This is a great book for the beginner fly-fisherman.

Great field reference
Many fly fishing "manuals" focus on the "art" of fly fishing as opposed to the purpose - TO CATCH FISH. This book is for the fisherman who wants to CATCH fish and not worry about how he/she looks standing in a stream laying out the perfect roll cast. Best of all, for me, it is a great field manual I keep in my truck when I do get out a few times per year...I can barely remember how to tie my shoes and the illustrated knots in the book are right there at my fingertips.

Buy This Book First -- Save Lots of Money!
This is the best basic overview of fly fishing on the market today. It's fun to read, wonderfully illustrated, and very helpful.

I recommend it to all my fly fishing friends as a good buy. With this book in your library, you'll reduce needed shelf space and save tons of money to spend on gadgets and gear.

Trust me on this one. The others just don't measure up. Get it, read it, and enjoy hooking up with loads of fish.

And, by the way -- be sure to always practice "catch and release". Leave the waters full for others. Thank you kindly.