From rods to reels, fly lines to tippets, fishing hats to hip boots, this guide covers everything an angler will need before heading to the water. If your favorite way to spend the day is stepping into a mountain stream—fly fishing gear in hand—to match wits with an elusive rainbow trout, The Orvis Encyclopedia of Fly Fishing is the perfect companion. Ideal for newcomers looking to get their feet wet, as well as for seasoned fisherman who need a reliable reference, this A to Z guide unlocks the mysteries of the sport, including answers to questions such as: Where in Montana will I find the best fly fishing for mountain whitefish? (“Montana,” page 136) What kind of fish bite at night? (“Night Fishing,” page 176) Which European country has the best fly fishing? (“Scotland,” page 235) Can I catch a shark on a fly rod? (“Sharks,” page 240) What’s the difference between a Bucktail, a Featherwing Streamer, and a Woolly Bugger? (“Streamers,” page 251) Written by Tom Rosenbauer, a top instructor at the Orvis Fly Fishing School, and loaded with stunning full-color photographs and clear illustrations of step-by-step techniques, The Orvis Encyclopedia of Fly Fishing serves as a comprehensive course in the fundamentals of the sport.
A steelhead guide once told me, “With fly-fishing gear, you probably have only a couple of feet of drift on each cast when the fly is at the proper spot—when it's quartering downstream.” At any other point in its drift, ...
The most complete guide to fishing flies Describes every type of fly – freshwater and saltwater Covers flies from around the world Every fly is illustrated with a specially taken photograph Flies are tied by some of the world’s most ...
There are many thousands of fly-tying videos all over the web, both on youTube and on various independent fly-tying blogs and websites. And don't fight it— that's the way we learn in today's world. The best way to get kids started in ...
THE ORVIS ULTIMATE BOOK OF FLY FISHING is a grand tour of the world of fly-fishing strategies and techniques, from Orvis's world-famous team of experts and advisors.
This unique book teaches fly fishers enough entomology to be successful, and instead of focusing on insect identification, it stresses learning how to approach trout, how to find where they feed, and how to present the fly so it is accepted ...
This book, written with the support of America's oldest fishing tackle business, offers beginners a chance to learn the fundamentals of the great sport of fly fishing quickly and easily.
A complete guide that describes every conceivable type of freshwater and saltwater fly. Fishing Flies examines the entire range of fishing flies -- more than 1,300 in all, many by...
Habitats (Stackpole Books, 2003) Adams, Aaron J. Fly Fisherman's Guide to Saltwater Prey (Stackpole Books, 2008) Blanton, Dan. Fly-Fishing California's Great Waters (Frank Amato Publications, 2003) Combs, Trey. Bluewater Fly Fishing ...
Flies for bass, panfish, and pike should include both big poppers (lower left) sinking flies with lots of action ... Although saltwater fish have been taken on flies for over a hundred years, this field of fly fishing is still wide open ...
Illustrated with color photographs and superb drawings by Rod Walinchus, this pocket guide will prove indispensable for beginners and experts alike.