Fly fishing Books
Skyhorse Publishing Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and
Book SynopsisIt is with passion and clarity that Dave Whitlock describes trout, salmon, char, and how to fly fish for them. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is a collection of articles spanning Whitlock's career, all of which are essential reading for any fly-fisher. Over the past fifty years, he has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge and written a large number of articles, many of which appeared in Trout magazine and are featured within. Here, Whitlock deftly, accessibly, and thoroughly goes through a vast range of topics, including Insights into the many subspecies of trout, char, and salmon Casting methods for every scenario Drawing out shy fish Types of flies for different waters and situations Accurately imitating food sources And much more! Discover a wealth of information consolidated by an experienced and devoted angler. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is absolutely packed with tried-and-true tips, tactics, and techniques that are presented concisely alongside colorful illustrations by Whitlock himself. This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in angling, whether they are an absolute beginner, or an experienced angler with years under their belts.
£15.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ultimate Fishing Adventures
Book SynopsisExplore and discover the 100 most exceptional fishing adventures from around the globe with spectacular colour photography.Trade Review“It inspires and excites – but there's plenty of info on fish and tactics.” (Angler's Mail) “Good photography and knowledgeable text earn this guide to the best destinations top marks. By page seven you'll be searching for your passport.” (The Field) “The book is worth it for the images alone... Henry's intention is to inspire, to make you dream about where you might rather be, and in that it is very successful, and I thoroughly recommend it.” (Trout & Salmon)Table of ContentsArctic Char, Greenland / Gaspe Peninsula, Canada / Miramichi River, Canada / Kasba Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada / Bell Irving and Nass Rivers, British Columbia, Canada / The Skeena Watershed, Canada / Copper River, Canada / Kobuk River and Selawik Drainages, Alaska, USA / Fraser River, Canada / Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA / Christmas Island, Pacific Ocean / DePuy Spring Creek, Montana, USA / Bighorn River, Montana, USA / Henry's Fork, Snake River, USA / Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA / Sanible and Captiva islands, USA / Montauk, Long Island, USA / Martha's Vineyard, USA / Florida, USA / Louisiana, USA / The Florida Keys, USA / Greater Inagua, Bahamas / Campeche, Mexico / Jardines de la Reina, Cuba / Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico / Rio Parismina, Costa Rica / Los Roques Archipelago, Venezuela / Guatemala / Ambergris Caye, Belize / Roraima State, Amazon Basin, Brazil / Rio Urariquera, Brazil / Jungle River, Bolivia / La Zona, Argentina / Rio Gallegos, Argentina / Patagonia, Chile / Laxa I Adaldal River, Iceland / West Coast Salmon Rivers, Iceland / Saltstraumen, Norway / Lofoten Islands, Norway / Namsen River, Norway / Vastervik, Sweden / Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, Ireland / Shannon Estuary, Ireland / Clare Coastline, Ireland / The Beara Peninsula, Ireland / West Coast Islands, Ireland / Kerry, Ireland / Baltimore, Ireland / Copper Coast, Ireland / South-East Coastline, Ireland / River Spey, Scotland / Southern Chalkstreams, England / Chesil Beach, England / River Wye, Wales / River Lyn, England / Plymouth, England / South-East Cornwall, England / Isles of Scilly, England / Denmark / Lake Cassien, France / Belle Ile, France / Asturias, Spain / Strait of Gibraltar / Slovenia, Europe / Oman, Middle East / Cape Verde, Atlantic Ocean / Iguela Lagoon, Gabon / Murchison Falls, Uganda / Kwanza River, Angola / Farquhar Atoll, Seychelles / Skeleton Coast, Namibia / Caprivi Strip, Zambia / Mynera and Ruhudji Rivers, Tanzania / Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa / Vaal River, South Africa / Lesotho, Africa / Korsi Bay, South Africa / Cape Town, South Africa / Sodwana Bay, South Africa / Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique / Cosmoledo Atoll, Seychelles / St. Brandon's Atoll, Mauritius / Maldives, Indian Ocean / Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean / Kola Peninsula, Russia / Kamchatka Peninsula / Delger-Muron River, Mongolia / Cauvery River, India / Andaman Islands, Indian Ocean / Marquesas Islands, Pacific Ocean / South-West Coastline, Japan / Coral Sea, Australia / New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean / Papua New Guinea / Cape York, Australia / Northern Territory, Australia / Dirk Hartog Island, Australia / Perth, Australia / Tasmania Australia / The South Island, New Zealand
£17.00
Orion Publishing Co The Guide
Book SynopsisThe best-selling author of The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man escaping his own grief and an elite fishing lodge in Colorado hiding a plot of shocking menace.Trade ReviewExtraordinary: a unique blend of thriller, post-Covid dystopia and paean to the healing properties of nature. * Guardian *Exceptionally good... A frighteningly plausible nightmare. * OBSERVER, Thriller of the month *Peter Heller's thrillers unfurl like campfire yarns. * New York Times *Moves inexorably from natural elegy to a fast-paced and page-turning what-the-hell-is-going-on? Shades of nativist anti-cosmopolitanism, but first-rate. * The Critic *An ever so subtly dystopian wilderness noir that speculates on the horrors of a post-pandemic society. * USA Today *Riveting... A chilling reminder of the dangers that might lie in wait for us all. * Minneapolis Star Tribune *A modern master of the wilderness thriller. * Crime Reads *The Guide is a glorious getaway in every sense, a wild wilderness trip as well as a suspenseful journey to solve a chilling mystery. * BookPage *Peter Heller is the poet laureate of the literary thriller, and The Guide offers further proof for the case. Powered by Heller's trademark prose, which alternately thunders and eddies like his beloved western rivers, this sinister and soulful story unfurls so skillfully that it's easy to ignore all the layers beneath-but you shouldn't. Heller writes about the eternal questions and the exquisite details, and he knows the places where they intersect in the human heart and the natural world. * Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD *PRAISE FOR PETER HELLER AND THE RIVER'Glorious prose and razor-sharp tension' Observer Thrillers of the Year'Utter joy... A suspenseful tale told with glorious drama and lyrical flair' Denise Mina, New York Times'Urgent, visceral writing - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' Clare Mackintosh 'Lyrical and action-packed by turns' Guardian 'A must read' Daily Express
£9.49
Skyhorse Publishing The Fly Tyers' Art: 50 World-Famous Tyers Tie
Book SynopsisThe Fly As An Art Form The purpose of this book is twofold: to trace the evolution of realistic fly tying and to feature the creations of the world’s most-skilled practitioners of this art form. Some of these contemporary artisans concentrate on imitations of aquatic insects most likely seen by fly fishers. Their focus is on mayflies, caddisflies and stoneflies. For others, the sky is the limit and they tie replicas of anything, including praying mantis, crabs, bees, hornets, ants, spiders, and fish. Theirs is a small, but expanding, cadre of enthusiastic tyers whose work will astonish even those who have never tied a fly. The realism of their fly patterns, whether an art form destined for framed presentation, or a working fly intended for the end of a fly leader, will amaze.
£25.49
Skyhorse Publishing The Zen of Home Water: True Tales of Adventure,
Book SynopsisA Collection of Fishing Stories from Across the Globe, by a Master Storyteller.Fishing is many things to many people. To some, dangling a worm for a sunfish in a farm pond is not only exciting, but relaxing and reflective. To others, it's all about the adventure of traveling to exotic locales and fishing for ten-pound rainbow trout in Alaska or 100-pound tarpon in Florida or Central America. To others, it's an integral part of life, not just a pastime but something to live for. To author Jerry Hamza, it's about all of these things. In this highly entertaining and imminently readable collection of fishing tales, you'll tag along with Jerry as he takes you fishing across the globe. In the entertainment business, Jerry had to opportunity to travel far and wide—and wherever he went, he always took a fishing rod, so he could steal away and fish local waters whenever he had free moments. To Jerry, they are all 'home waters.'
£19.99
Skyhorse Publishing Fusion Fly Tying: Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout
Book SynopsisDo you want to learn more efficient and effective methods for fusion fly tying? Are you wondering which types of synthetic fly work best for which fish and where? If so, this guide is for you. Fusion Fly Tying highlights 35 of Senyo’s signature and tried-and-true steelhead flies used throughout North America. They are suitable for many types of fish, including Atlantic salmon, bass, and trout. Fusion Fish Tying includes step-by-step and high resolution photography that is current and easily applied. Over the past seven years, Greg Senyo built a massive customer base with his company Steelhead Alley Outfitters. The supply of Steelhead Alley Outfitter’s resources doesn’t quite match the demand. To address this, Senyo wrote Fusion Fly Tying. This book will teach the reader how to work with synthetic materials, especially shanks, fish skulls and fish masks, heavy wire, new age flash, and synthetic hackles and hair. It smoothly combines classic techniques with modern technology to make fishing more enjoyable and efficient. 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.Trade Review“His creations are deceptively simple masterpieces that fuse tradition with progressive genius. . . . [Senyo] has adapted an amazing approach to presenting the fly for steelhead and salmon from the Great Lakes to any destination in the entire world where you may find such fish.” —Matthew Supinski, author of Steelhead Dreams: The Theory, Method, Science and Madness of Steelhead Fly Fishing “In Greg’s patterns there’s color, flash, and vision. Moreover, there’s a completeness, a unity that comes from an attentiveness to detail that . . . transcends their role as fish-catching tools.” —Dave Karczynski, MidCurrent
£22.00
Transworld Publishers Ltd Illuminated By Water: Nature, Memory and the
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Award 2022Growing up in Shetland with its myriad lochs and burns, Malachy Tallack and his brother would roam the island in search of trout, and in so doing discovered a sense of freedom, of wonder - and an abiding passion.But why is it that fishing - or the mere contemplation of catching a fish - can be so thrilling and so captivating?Why is it that time spent beside water can be imprinted so sharply in memory?Why is it that what seems a simple act - of casting a line, waiting and hoping - can leave so much room for mystery?Here award-winning author and singer-songwriter Malachy Tallack tells the story of his own infatuation with fishing, a pastime that has brought him joy (and frustration) since early childhood. And in bringing together memoir, nature writing and reflections on culture and history, he explores why angling means so much to so many.Beautifully written and hugely engaging, it is a book about attention, about nature, and that sense of wonder; it is about a way of engaging with the world, of reaching out - and feeling it reach back.Trade ReviewMalachy Tallack writes as deftly as he casts a fly. This book is illuminated by water, but also by philosophy, experience and a profound sympathy for the natural world. A delight. -- LUKE JENNINGS, author of the Killing Eve novelsA love letter to still, dark lochs and sparkling trout rivers; an account of a fascination and that deep-down draw we feel towards the water's edge. Tallack's beautiful book is full of interest, passion, and rich, buttery description. Wade into it, and let it flow through you. -- CAL FLYN, author of Islands of AbandonmentA masterfully told fisherman's tale, which gets closer than most to grasping that slippery thing beyond the fish itself: the reason we are drawn to water, and what fishing can teach us. -- JEREMY WADE, author and presenter of 'River Monsters'A memoir with a difference, beautifully evocative, suffused with the calm of many days spent fishing and thinking in tranquillity. The perfect gift for anglers everywhere. -- GAVIN FRANCIS, author of Island DreamsA beautifully meandering meditation on the mysterious allure of fishing. From windswept lochs to sluggish canals, Malachy Tallack grapples with big ethical issues about our place in the natural world as deftly as he does the fish. -- LEE SCHOFIELD, author of Wild Fell…
£10.44
Rocky Mountain Books Trout Tracks: Essays on Fly Fishing
Book SynopsisDrawn from 55 years of excessive obsession with trout, water, streams, and flies, this collection of essays from Canada's most widely read fly-fishing author since Roderick Haig-Brown reveals the depth of engagement that this sport engenders. Poised and polished words reveal the flaws and virtues of humanity, the strength of Mother Nature, the beautiful mystery that is a wild trout, and the obsessed's inexplicable need to outsmart a creature with a brain the size of a pea.Fly fishing is considered perhaps the most reflective and graceful of outdoor pursuits, and author Jim McLennan agrees for the most part. Trout Tracks includes pieces on fly-fishing people and fly-fishing places, plus stories of quiet successes and loud failures, in sum revealing the soul of the quiet sport.You won't learn from this book how to cast farther or tie a knot faster, but if you've ever fly fished or if you want to you'll smile and understand more clearly the seduction of wild trout in wild places.
£17.09
World Scientific Europe Ltd Medicine My Vocation, Fishing My Recreation:
Book SynopsisThis book is about the author's life motivated by two pursuits: medicine, his profession and flyfishing, his favourite recreation. Each in their own way has provided him with challenges, enjoyment and fulfilment.The book recounts the author's experiences as a wartime school boy, post-war medical student, army doctor in Ghana, and medical research worker at Hammersmith Hospital, London, the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, the Methodist Hospital, Houston and McGill University, Montreal. It describes his drastic change in mid-career from gastroenterology to clinical lipidology and his subsequent efforts to promote the lipid hypothesis of atherosclerosis in the face of entrenched opposition from some members of the cardiological establishment. Among his achievements was the introduction of plasmapheresis to prolong the lives of severely affected patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a hitherto fatal disorder, and he was among the first to describe the efficacy of statins in FH patients in the UK. The book also describes his leisure time activities including running in the London and New York marathons, and the hazards thereof, and his flyfishing expeditions to catch Atlantic salmon in Scotland and Russia, bonefish in the Bahamas and brown trout in England.The narrative covers the period from the Second World War to the present day, during which there have been dramatic changes in medical practice and social attitudes. It reflects the author's experiences during the latter half of the 20th century, stretching from the early days of penicillin to the introduction of statins, and it concludes with his up to date appraisal of recent and exciting advances in cholesterol-lowering therapy for cardiovascular disease.
£52.25
Fernhurst Books Limited Amazing Fishing Stories: Incredible Tales from
Book SynopsisTravel from Scottish streams to shark infested seas and from the frozen tundra to tropical reefs. There’s every style of fishing, from the magic touch of the fly to blood-and-thunder battles with monsters of the deep. Shiver at ghostly tales from the river bank and marvel at incredible exploits with rod and line. There are stories of ones that got away as well as catches that set records. Discover a treasure trove of stories, invested with a drama and poetry that makes this essential reading for all fishermen, everywhere.Trade Review"We all like a good fishing story and these are good, very good… surprise, suspense - you can't beat it." (Hugh Miles) "Knight delivers each tale with intrigue, drama and excitement. Amazing Fishing Stories is compelling and uplifting." (Trout & Salmon) "Amazing Fishing Stories is packed with entertaining fishing stories - mostly funny." (Fly Fishing & Fly Tying)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Captured Monsters; Interfering Animals; Ghosts; Amazing Days; Extraordinary Tales; Research & Reminiscences; Lost Leviathans
£11.69
Polaris Publishing Limited The Silver Invicta: Journeys with a Fly Fisher
Book SynopsisThe Silver Invicta is a stream of impressions from a fishing life, in its varying moods, coloured with plenty of whisky and eccentric company. Join Tom Harland on his light-hearted journeys with his fly rod; take part in his triumphs and disasters on rough, wild camping trips and share his encounters with the wildlife of Scotland’s rivers and lochs. The ‘Silver Invicta’ was the traditional fly which was taken by Tom’s first salmon and is also a nod to the spirit of Scotland’s embattled migratory fish. Tom has fished throughout his local Scottish Borders, England, the Western Isles and New Zealand (a country he lived and worked in for two years), but his real passion is for the brown trout of the hill lochs of Assynt in the North-west Highlands. Open this treasure trove of a book to share the pleasure the author finds through fishing respectfully in magical, wild, and seldom-visited places.Trade Review'A beautifully written paean to Scottish fishing' -- Richard Bath * Scottish Field *'gentle stories, well told, carefully and articulately written . . . A book to savour by a warm fire with an open bottle' -- Magnus Angus * Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine *'Tom Harland’s new book The Silver Invicta is a stream of impressions from a fishing life, in its varying moods, coloured with plenty of whisky and eccentric company' * Fieldsports Journal *'Delightful . . . relaxed and light-hearted, a great read for anglers and others who just love wild places' -- Fred Carrie * Fish Wild *'A beautiful journal/reflection on fly fishing. Full of lovely writing, funny bits, advice and makes you want to get straight out on to the river' -- Sam Carlisle * FishPal Journal *
£16.19
Imbrifex Books Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas
Book SynopsisBayou City: An Angler’s ParadiseThe fourth-largest city in the U.S. has a secret hiding in plain sight: All that water means it’s a fabulous place for fly fishing. Travel no further than to the city’s “concrete flats” to stalk carp with Houston’s iconic skyline as a backdrop. Just outside the metro area, wade in the secluded spring-fed waters of the Pineywoods to find spotted bass, largemouth bass, and a variety of panfish. Launch a canoe or kayak in nearby lakes and backwaters to search for gar and bowfin. Add some adventure with a trip to Village Creek, a fascinating biozone where bass and catfish thrive along with four varieties of carnivorous plants and 35 species of orchids. With Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas as your guide, discover the rewards for anglers this unique region offers, from inside the city limits to the countryside beyond. 38 detailed on-the-water descriptions of "wades" located on 12 unique streams and waterways Descriptions of access points for paddles in local lakes Suggestions for creating personalized fly boxes for southeastern Texas More than 300 color photographs, including close-ups of the key sport fish available QR codes supplying GPS coordinates for optimal parking for each wade location Recommendations for the best gear to get started fly fishing Angler-friendly breweries and fly shops Local history, info, and events Insider tips for sneaking up on fish An overview of current water use regulations in the Houston area and how anglers can help keep streams, creeks, bayous, and even ditches available to fly fishing enthusiasts Silver Medalist, Outdoor Adventure Guides, 2023 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA).Trade Review"This fine guide includes everything you need to find these forgotten streams: maps and descriptions, helpful information on fly patterns, behavior characteristics of the fish, QR codes showing the best place to park, and GPS coordinates for legal access points. Everything you’ll need for an hour, an afternoon—or a full day of fly fishing fun."—Ron Watters, National Outdoor Books Award (NOBA). "The essential source on freshwater angling in Southeastern Texas, complete with handy maps, captivating photographs, and enough savvy insider tips to ensure a place in your dry bag for years to come.”—Wes Ferguson, former Senior Editor for Texas Monthly"Love all the waters/species included as well as the local fly guys.”—Danny Scarborough, Houston Fly Fishing Guide Services "Fly Fishing Houston and Southeastern Texas is an essential resource to anyone who intends to fly fish the greater Houston area. From local, urban fisheries to remote destinations buried in nearby National Forest, this book covers it all."—Chris Johnson, Owner Living Waters Fly Fishing."With detailed descriptions of access points, wading trips, ideal flow and discharge rates for each creek, and fascinating notes about the biology and ecology Houston’s local species, Fly Fishing Houston is an invaluable resource."—Travis Richards, Fisheries Biologist, Texas A&M University at Galveston "With this book and a sense of adventure, any "creek freak" fly fisher willing to step over copperheads and wade mysterious waters can tie into some of the most exciting freshwater fly fishing Texas has to offer. This guidebook should find its way into the glove compartment of every fly fisher who wanders the woods and waters of southeast Texas. With it, they're almost certainly within reach of fishable water in some of the most surprising places."—Chris Hunt, journalist and author of Catching Yellowstone's Wild Trout: A Fly Fishing History and Guide"A sumptuous feast of angling opportunities featuring an incredible diversity of waterways and species for our consumption. Exhaustively researched, Fly Fishing Houston and Southeastern Texas reveals where and how to pursue “lunker” largemouth bass in sprawling lakes, massive carp from urban concrete canyons, and gorgeously-colored longear sunfish from remote Pineywoods streams. This is a fun, informative read and an invaluable resource."—Terry & Roxanne Wilson, authors of The Bluegill Diaries: A Fly Fishing Chronicle, Largemouth Bass Fishing, Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing, Crappie Fly-Fishing and Bluegill Fly Fishing & Flies “Robert has taken the guesswork out of fishing our local waters, telling you how to prepare, where to go, and what to bring."—Don C. Puckett, President, Texas FlyFishers.org"What a wonderful resource! Robert has described, mapped and critiqued so many accessible areas in and around Houston that have been overlooked in the past. Getting to know him while we worked together was a real pleasure. Anyone who wants to learn about this area, must have this book!"—Mark Marmon, MetroAnglers.com
£17.99
