Fishing, angling Books

Book SynopsisA detailed and informative guide to fishing Montana's 14 most renowned rivers and their tributaries, including Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.

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Book SynopsisKimber shares his personal paddling philosophy, arranged in an alphabetical progression of essays. Part philosopher, part humorist, and an outstanding canoiest, Kimber reveals the heart and soul of the wilderness experience. Along the way he reveals a host of practical tips on how to camp and canoe in remote places.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFly Tying .Fly Tying: 30 Years of Tips, Tricks, Patterns: edited by Jim Butler, Fly Rod & Reel Books, $29.95 - For anglers who enjoy tying their own flies, this mixed bag of recipes and stories, highlighted by detailed illustrations and color photographs, provides a wealth of opportunity to explore. The book covers everything from saltwater to smallmouth patterns, with a concentration on trout. Contributing tiers include Darrel Martin and A.K. Best - two top tiers with very different approaches. For those in a hurry, Best offers a selection of 10-minute ties. The breadth of material in these pages is unusual for a fly-tying book, writes Ted Leeson in the introduction. You'll find not only traditional patterns that have been catching fish for centuries, but reinterpretations of those traditions that are more closely aligned with the way we fish and tie today. -Brett French, The Billings Gazette, 12/19/2012For more than 30 years, Fly Rod & Reel Magazine has presented readers with a cornucopia of the finest writing in fly-fishing: about equipment; about technique; about the personalities and pioneers who make this great sport what it is; and, of course, about fly-tying. The best fly-tying pieces from the three decades of Fly Rod & Reel's history (so far). There's something here for everyone. Authors such as Darrel Martin, A. K. Best, Fishy Fullum, Mike Martinek, D. L. Doddard and many, many more are resprented in this first-of-its-kind collection. You'll find personality profiles, solid fishing advice and revealing topics, plus clear and colorful graphics and illustrations-as well as the step-by-step tying instructions we all look for. The book even has a special binding so it stays open on your tying table! -Fly Rod & Reel Magazine, December 2010

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Book SynopsisThe Anglerâs Guide to Bass Patterns s is a reference source for all anglers, regardless of where they live or their skill level. The book examines the most effective combinations of lures, methods and places for a variety of environmental conditions. The productive and proven techniques to catch both active and inactive bass are discussed.

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Book SynopsisThe Amazon Watershed is massive. If you think you know everything there is to know about fishing in the Amazon, then this book will prove you wrong! Over the cours of 52 trips to South America, Larry Larsen has released 1,650 peacock weighing over 10 pounds. In this book, Larsen shares the best methods for the top locations in the Amazon.

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Book SynopsisA master of the fully dressed salmon fly transforms the complexity of tying traditionally dressed flies into a practical way of tying appealing and usable flies.Trade Review"Tiers searching for a broad-based instructional text. . . won't be disappointed."--Fly Fisherman

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Book SynopsisLearn to tie 17 popular nymphs, dry flies, and streamers. Master fundamental tying techniques in a series of practical lessons.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive resource for catching trophy fish in shallow water. It shares the author's wisdom from over forty years of chasing and fishing for striped bass with the best in the business, including Shaw Grigsby, Lefty Kreh, Dan Blanton, Nick Curcione, and Bob Popovics.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review “Gaines’s tales of world angling are wonderfully detailed, adventurous, informative, lit by his sparkling enthusiasm and sly social observations. We read them with the longing and arousal of anglers who wished they’d been there.” —Thomas McGuane “Charles Gaines’s sporting life mantles the planet, and these essays illuminate his formidable knowledge of nature and history, fishing and life. Waters Near and Far is as incisive and graceful as the flight of a perfectly cast fly.” —Guy de la Valdene“There’s a difference between casual fishing stories and angling literature. Waters Near and Far belongs to the latter category, a notable addition to the shelf reserved for works by modern masters such as Roderick Haig-Brown, Nick Lyons, and Ernest Schweibert. This is also travel writing of a very high order, calling to mind Bruce Chatwin and Paul Theroux on Patagonia or Patrick Leigh Fermor on the lure of distant seas. Charles Gaines may also be the only fly fisher I know who can pronounce ‘It got away’ in Gaelic. Don’t let this book get away.” —Howell Raines“This grand collection of stories supports the contention that at the world wide intersections of fly fishing, travel, food, art, culture and adventure, whatever you and I have already imagined Charles Gaines has most likely already done, and he’s lived to tell us those tales with the unique style, grace and wit of a true southern gentleman.” —Walter Hodges“Fishing books are often merely about the fish and the angler. Charles Gaines provides more about the journey to visit exotic countries and rivers. He allows us to meet the interesting characters who have chosen to live in these places, on the margins, with passion—as we all wish we could.” —Yvon Chouinard“If you have ever wondered why otherwise reasonably intelligent, responsible men and women commit so much of their lives to fishing as often as possible in the planet’s far flung, exotic places, you only have to read Charles Gaines’ new book to understand why. He makes you want to catch the next plane or boat out of town, whether it is bound for Africa or Australia, Montana or Mongolia. Waters Far and Near, like his earlier The Next Valley Over, is a dreambook of all the places we long to fish, and another brilliant example of angling travelogue, a genre Gaines has perfected and made his own. Come for the enticing adventures and big fish; stay for the stunning insights, lyrical observations, and superbly crafted prose. Eat your heart out, Zane Grey!” —Robert DeMott, Astream: American Writers on Fly Fishing“Charles Gaines writes with rare style and grace. That he sometimes writes about fishing is a blessing for all of us who share his passion for the pursuit of wild fish in wild places.” —Bill Taylor, President, Atlantic Salmon Federation “There’s a difference between casual fishing stories and angling literature. Waters Near and Far belongs to the latter category, a notable addition to the shelf reserved for works by modern masters such as Roderick Haig-Brown, Nick Lyons, and Ernest Schweibert. This is also travel writing of a very high order, calling to mind Bruce Chatwin and Paul Theroux on Patagonia or Patrick Leigh Fermor on the lure of distant seas. Charles Gaines may also be the only fly fisher I know who can pronounce ‘It got away’ in Gaelic. Don’t let this book get away.” —Howell RainesGaines. . . .brings a different eye, another sensibility to a genre that, practiced by most others, can get trite and tired. In these stories, Gaines. . . .uses language beautifully and effortlessly to stir the imagination and express why so many of us are hopelessly gut-hooked by this sport. The stories within this excellent collection, which is handsomely illustrated by the painter, John Swan, are about fish and fishing, yes, but they are also about places and people. As the title suggests, Gaines is an enviably well-traveled angler and, as such, he is particularly strong when it comes to writing about places far-flung. * Forbes *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRod Hamilton’s book, Fly Fishing the Yucatan, could be the most important gear you pack for a fishing trip to Mexico. Rod’s research and the detailed information it provides could just save your trip. There are only two things to know about fly fishing in Mexico: read this book and don't drink the water! -- Louis Cahill, Gink and Gasoline"I often wonder if any other angling author in the word has logged even half the miles Rod Hamilton has waded on tropical flats. I know there isn't a resource that compares to Fly Fishing the Yucatan in terms of thoroughness, grit, and honesty. You almost feel like you have to shake the sand out of the pages when you finish a chapter. This handy reference can reliably guide you through a lifetime of adventures among the most intricate and alluring flats on the planet. -- Kirk Deeter, Editor-at-Large, Field&StreamWith Fly Fishing the Yucatan, Rod Hamilton delivers the ultimate travel guide for Mexico’s Southeastern peninsula with scrupulous attention to detail. This comprehensive road map clearly illustrates all aspects of planning and executing the perfect trip for fly fisherman and family alike. Contained in this book is a valuable collection of local information that would take the better part of a lifetime to gather, simplifying what could easily become an exercise in frustration. Whether you’re an experienced DIY angler or venturing out for the first time, this is a must-have book when considering a trip to the Yucatan. -- Drew Chicone, author of Feather BrainRod Hamilton’s first book, Do It Yourself Bonefishing, created the new wave of interest in self-arranged fishing trips. This one is going to turn that wave into a tsunami. A masterful job. Chock full of information. It will make you want to plan your own trip to the Yucatan. -- Don Causey, Editor, The Angling Report

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you love wild woods and wild trout, Sautner’s word magic will transport you to the best of both. His battle to preserve them from a daunting array of natural and unnatural forces amuses even as it instructs and inspires. -- Ted Williams, outdoor writer and environmental journalistNew York State's ban on fracking was one of the great triumphs of modern environmentalism, and behind it lay a thousand individual stories of resistance. None has been better told than this one, by a worthy Catskills heir to the literary tradition of John Burroughs and a man who has earned his fishing. -- Bill McKibben, author Radio Free VermontIt’s one thing to experience a river, and another level entirely to feel connected to a river. For the connected angler, the water is sacred… lifeblood for the soul, worth defending at all costs. A Cast in the Woods is an eloquent, honest, and beautifully written book that cuts to the conscience, and pays homage to a tiny, yet magnificent, stream that weaves into one of the most storied (yet fragile) river systems on the planet. -- --Kirk Deeter, Vice President/Editor-in-Chief, Trout Unlimited/TROUT magazineI’m a sucker for cabin memoirs (Walden, A Family Place, etc.). Sautner’s book is a worthy standard-bearer of the genre. -- Monte Burke, ForbesThis is more than a fishing book, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t note that Sautner is perhaps the best writer on this sport today. I don’t make this claim lightly; my collection of hunting and fishing books long ago passed from being a passion to sheer lunacy. Sautner gets it. He gets why we fish, the beauty of running water and native fish, the joy of the pursuit. -- Matthew L. Miller, The Nature Conservancy's Cool Green Science blog

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Book SynopsisThe essential Orvis primer on fly-fishing for Muskies, addressing every requirement of the sport and providing an excellent foundation for years of pleasurable fishing. It includes instructions for tackle selection; casting and presentation; flies; essential knots and how to tie them; successful techniques on rivers and lakes; and much more. Muskies are BIG and DANGEROUS fish, and the Orvis Guide shows you how to land these challenging monsters.

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Book SynopsisA thorough introduction to an increasingly popular fishing sport.Did you know that kayak fishing has shot up in popularity over the past few years? Americans take more than 38 million kayak fishing trips every year. While most outdoors enthusiasts think of kayaks simply as boats, there are many great reasons to take up fishing from a kayak. A kayak is cheaper to maintain than a larger fishing boat; it can be launched from almost anywhere and piloted by almost anyone; and kayakers can access places larger boats can’t, opening up new fishing spots. So join in on the fun with The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing.Joel Spring guides readers through choosing a kayak from the various types, transporting it, and outfitting it with the absolute necessities. He covers vital safety information, from life-preservers and waterproof cell-phone cases to boat traffic and weather concerns. Finally, he offers key insights for a successful kayak fishing experience. Topics covered include:Standing to fishCasting under brush and treesFishing in the windBait, casting, fly, and night fishing tips, tactics, and techniquesLanding fish in a kayakAnd much more!Spring finally offers further advice on kayak maintenance as well as making kayak fishing a friend and family event. Pick up a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing for a complete introduction to this great, less-known fishing sport.

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re a beginning angler looking to get into the sport or an experienced fly fisherman wanting to hone your skills, Trout Tips from the co-author of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is sure to provide you with tips, tactics, and techniques that will make you a better angler.From the mighty rivers of the Pacific Northwest, to the rolling streams of New England, to the freestone streams of the Appalachians, to the frigid waters of Canada, fly fishing is a sport embraced by anglers from all corners of North America. And now from the members of the highly respected conservation organization Trout Unlimited comes a comprehensive volume of tested tips and tactics for flyfishermen from every region and of every skill level. Trout Tips covers every aspect of fly fishing: Learn how to select the rod, reel, and fly line that are best suited for your type of fishing. Perfect your casting techniques so you can place your dry fly, nymph, wet fly, or streamer exactly where you want it to be. Get a proper drift over likely holding areas. Learn how to tie your own flies It’s easy with the tips from TU’s tiers. Want to know how to read water, no matter what the conditions? Look no further than this book. Here you’ll find chapters featuring these tips, plus advice on wading, fighting fish, and tying bombproof knots, and much more in this compact and insightful book.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable manual for beginners and experts alike.A licensed fly-fishing guide’s observations on the common mistakes made by anglers, A Guide’s Guide to Fly-Fishing Mistakes provides practical tips on how to improve fly-fishing techniques and break bad habits. Licensed fishing guide and instructor Sara Low offers remedies for freshwater anglers on topics that include correctly approaching fish, improving fly selection, proper presentation, consistent and accurate casting, and efficient hooking and landing of fish, as well as pointers for fishing in spring, summer, fall, and winter.Although written for anglers with experience, the notes will be just as helpful for anglers who have not had time to develop bad habits. Low elaborates on how to fix the mistakes many experienced fly-fishers make. Supplementing her methods are tales that illustrate different mistakes made on the water with her suggested correction for each mistake. Taking these suggestions to heart will provide you with that “ah-ha!” moment you’ve been waiting for.As a guide, Low sees the same mistakes being made over and over again. Now you can see them too with this must-have resource. More fish, bigger fish, better fish—whatever the goal, the experienced and novice angler will find meaningful advice for greater fishing success.Trade Review“Sara’s extensive knowledge and love of fly fishing shine through as she offers solutions to the recognizable problems faced by anglers of all levels.” —Joan Wulff“Sage observations from an expert guide, teacher, and angler . . . a must-have for anglers looking to improve their game on the water.” —MidCurrent"Experienced fly fishers looking to improve their skills and novices alike will find a lot of comfort and help in this guide, whether they're small-stream or river enthusiasts." —Big Sky Journal“Sara’s extensive knowledge and love of fly fishing shine through as she offers solutions to the recognizable problems faced by anglers of all levels.” —Joan Wulff“Sage observations from an expert guide, teacher, and angler . . . a must-have for anglers looking to improve their game on the water.” —MidCurrent"Experienced fly fishers looking to improve their skills and novices alike will find a lot of comfort and help in this guide, whether they're small-stream or river enthusiasts." —Big Sky Journal

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Book SynopsisLearn all the tricks and tips to having a successful fishing experience.Gordon Churchill has been an enthusiastic angler all of his life, ever since he was little and would go fishing with his father in the lakes of upstate New York. Churchill shares his tips, tricks, and passion for fishing in Fly Fishing the Southeast Coast. Learn that you don’t have to travel to the Bahamas or any other far exotic island to find the perfect catch. Many ideal places are right here in the United States, including Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, and St. Augustine, Florida.In order to fly fish successfully, a fisherman must know what kind of species he or she wants, what rod and line combo works best, what flies to stock, and of course when and where to be.For each chapter, Churchill gives advice on where to find specific species of fish, from the striped bass in the southeast region of the Roanoke River to mahimahi in the Gulf Stream, forty miles off of Morehead City, North Carolina, as well as specifics on the approach of catching each species, as they’re all quite different. While full of tips and advice, Churchill makes it clear that, if ever fishing on the coast, you must be involved in a conservation effort. The environment and fish are constantly in danger, so make sure to always be aware and put your planet first!

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Book SynopsisDiscover all the secrets of smallmouth bass fishing with this handsome, illustrated book featuring 150 color photographs. It’s perfect for anyone eager to learn all the tips and tricks of smallmouth bass fishing—in winter, spring, summer, or fall.Catching a smallmouth bass—especially a big one—can be a daunting pursuit for the unprepared. Successful smallmouth bass fishing depends on a variety of factors, including weather, habitat, time of year, type of tackle, and the tactics you decide to use on any given day.In A Beginner's Guide to Smallmouth Bass Fishing, lifelong angler Jim Root reveals all the specifics behind achieving success on lake, river, or pond. This comprehensive handbook: Includes key information about how to identify a smallmouth and where they live. Offers specialized chapters on choosing, setting up, and using various rigs, including the Carolina rig, double fluke rig, Texas rig, Petey rig, and many others. Spotlights unique Japanese technique of spybaiting Breaks down deep, medium, and shallow cranks. Offers different tips depending on the season and fishing location Includes a chapter on the authors top fifty smallmouth destinations. Now go out and land more and bigger fish!

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Book SynopsisDozens of new flies in full color from America’s favorite flytier.Doug Swisher cowrote Selective Trout, the bestselling fly-fishing book of all time. Now he’s back with brand new flies.Back in the ’80s, right after Selective Trout was first published, many fly-tying books came on the market that were pushing the merits of the types of flies Carl Richards and Doug Swisher developed, like the No-Hackle Dun, Hen Spinner, Emerger, and Still-Born. Those were types of flies that had never been written about before. Then, a few years later, in the early 2000s, the emphasis switched drastically to what you would call streamer and attractor patterns.Flies for Selective Trout covers a few of the “No Hackle Types” and many of Doug’s new attractor flies, like glow in the dark, ultraviolet, brush flies, advanced pupas, and our action-dubbing versions—with wiggly legs right in the dubbing!New flies include:No Hackle PMDDuckquill EmergerMono Caddis PupaVelcro Green & MeanAnd much more!The Swishers also include tips on how to fish the new flies, as well as where they were developed. Pick up a copy of Flies for Selective Trout to learn about all of the new materials and tying techniques that make these new flies so exciting!

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Book SynopsisIf you want to land the trout, salmon, bass, marlin, striper, pike, or shark of a lifetime, you have to know how to tie great knots!Every fisherman knows that fishing success comes down to effective connections—the angler must first ensure that the knot connections throughout the fishing line are sound and appropriate for the task at hand.A failed knot will bring your otherwise happy day to a screeching halt and leave you muttering about what might have been. In The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots, learn the knots of success, and why the connections are recommended by the country's top anglers. Some of the knots featured here include: Blood knot Perfection loop Improved clinch Double surgeon's Albright knot Whether you’ve spent a lifetime fishing the waters of the world, or this is your first season casting a line, The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots will be sure to help you get your biggest catch yet.

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Book Synopsis"Pat Cohen of Super Fly is the modern-day hair master. So exceptional is his work that many of his fans consider his flies more art than tackle. . . . Not only is Pat Cohen the man when it comes to tying hair bugs, he's also a leading expert on fishing them." --Field & Stream After a lifetime of bass fishing and a decade of tying flies to catch th

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Book SynopsisFavorite Flies is the latest fly-tying manual from acclaimed writer and fisherman David Klausmeyer, in which his work on various types of flies has been brought together for the ease of fly fishers everywhere. Whether you are a beginner seeking a comprehensive tying guide or an experienced tier yearning for detailed information on the most successful flies, this book has it all. Each fly featured comes with a complete recipe, step-by-step tying instructions, and specialized fishing tactics.Included within this tier-friendly manual are detailed text blocks that carefully describe each tying step for each featured fly. Supported with a materials recipe for each fly, the many images of the tools, materials, and flies make it easy to understand and tie even the most complex flies. With this guidebook, you’ll learn to master the classic patterns, as well as hot, new innovative ones.Fly tying is not only a craft, but an art form. In Favorite Flies, Klausmeyer will help you excel at both. Avid sport flyfishermen will treasure this book and gain even more in-depth knowledge.

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Book SynopsisLearn about every aspect of saltwater fishing, including gear, tactics, species, behaviors, knots, and more. Al Ristori's The Complete Guide to Saltwater Fishing aims to help both the novice and experienced angler succeed in catching more than 125 popular saltwater gamefish species. Some of the information will be indispensable to those just starting to fish oceans, bays, and tidal rivers, but there are more than enough tips beyond the basics to please even those with considerable experience as saltwater anglers. In a down-to-earth style, Ristori shares tips and insights on a long list of saltwater species, including several varieties of billfish, tuna, sharks, mackerels, drums, snappers, sea bass, cod, scorpionfish, salmons, and surfperch. Other topics include: Rod and reel selection An overview of terminal tackle Knots and rigging Both conventional and flyfishing techniques Boats and electronics Tournaments and written (and unwritten) rules of the game Marine conservation Finally, Ristori urges anglers to remember to enjoy their sport. Whether fishing competitively in thrilling tournaments or having fun with family and friends, use what you've learned from The Complete Guide to Saltwater Fishing to make memories to sustain a lifelong fascination with saltwater fishing.

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