The Complete Idiots Guide To Fly Fishing

Identifies freshwater and salt water species for fly fishing, describes the best equipment for particular conditions, offers instructions for tying flies, and examines casting styles

From understanding how to 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 typing technique. Updated coverage of technology and equipment including rods, reels and line materials. TIps on preparing for a fly-fishing trip.

Featuring a host of new photographs and illustrations, an updated introduction to the art of fly fishing identifies freshwater and salt water species for fly fishing, describes the best equipment for particular conditions, offers instructions for tying flies, and examines casting styles. Original.

Mike Toth's second edition on the basics of fishing features expanded coverage of everything anglers need to know, from getting started and choosing and buying tackle to recording the catch hopefully.

Hook up with the fly-fishing guide that’s a keeper Some say successful fly fishing requires supreme athleticism, a surgeon’s delicate touch, and the serene spirit of a Zen master. But forget the hype: The updated edition of Fly Fishing for Dummies shows that all you need to get the hang of this enjoyable sport are the right tools, a disciplined technique, and a positive attitude. Whether you’re an old salt or dipping your toes in for the first time, you’ll find everything you need to learn, improve, and keep your casting sharp and fresh! Longtime fishing writer Peter Kaminsky wades right in, taking you from choosing a rod and tying flies all the way through to staying dry with the right wardrobe and cooking up a delicious catch. You’ll also find out how you can get by with just 20 flies, a half dozen casts, and three knots. And, if you want to plunge deeper into the sport, he suggests some bucket-list destination rivers and streams to keep you agreeably hooked and learning for life—proving that the father of fishing writers Izaak Walton was right when, three centuries ago, he said: “No life is so pleasant and happy as that of a well-governed angler.” Study your quarry—from rainbow trout to fashionable “glamour” fish Get the best rod, reel, and gear for success—including the smartest tech Know where to fish (land or sea) and how to read the water Follow visual examples to sharpen your casting Whatever your fly-fishing aims or skill level, the proven advice and 150+ illustrations in this friendly guide are your path to a lifetime of happy and productive trips: Don’t let it be the one that got away!

A guide so thorough it will send you packing... Backpacking remains one of the most popular, and inexpensive, outdoor activities in America. The Complete Idiot's Guide (r) to Backpacking and Hiking helps anyone prepare and plan for a rewarding adventure. Covers planning, training, shopping and packing for the trip. -How to live on the trail -First aid and other safety tips -Practical time- and money-saving hints -What gear is necessary and what isn't -Special considerations when travelling with groups or pets

This fully illustrated instructional guide, with its straight talk and irreverent humor, will teach you to cast, catch fish, and have fun as you master the high art of fly fishing. Now, here's a rare book! It's about fly fishing, mainly for trout, and

Some say successful fly fishing requires supreme athleticism, a surgeon's delicate touch, and the serene spirit of a Zen master. But forget the hype: The book on fly fishing for beginners shows that all you need to get the hang of this enjoyable sport are the right tools, a disciplined technique, and a positive attitude. Whether you're an old salt or dipping your toes in for the first time, you'll find everything you need to learn, improve, and keep your casting sharp and fresh!This book wades right in, taking you from choosing a rod and tying flies all the way through to staying dry with the right wardrobe and cooking up a delicious catch. And, if you want to plunge deeper into the sport, the book suggests some bucket-list other things like: -Studying your quarry―from rainbow trout to fashionable "glamour" fish-Getting the best rod, reel, and gear for success―including the smartest tech-Knowing where to fish (land or sea) and how to read the waterWhatever your fly-fishing aims or skill level, this book provides friendly guide to a path of a lifetime of happy and productive trips.

Clearly written and generously illustrated, this book presents a practical, informative approach, geared specifically toward novice and intermediate anglers. You'll learn how to select the right equipment, master basic as well as intermediate casting techniques, read the water in order to find the fish, study various types of water bugs to determine what the fish are feeding on and pick the right fly for the job.

The allure of fly fishing lies in its elegance and simplicity; there are easier ways to catch fish, but none is more rewarding. This guide provides step-by-step color instructions for fly fishing, from the basics of casting, knot tying, and stream reading to priceless tips on how to find and catch trout, bass, salmon, and saltwater fish on a fly. Color photos & drawings.