Description
Book SynopsisYour Informative (and Entertaining!) Guide to Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is a wonderful way to catch fish, and it is much simpler than you might think. More and more people are using this thrilling technique to catch trout, bluegill, sailfish, and more. You can count yourself among them. It just takes the right equipment, a little bit of know-how, and some practice. If you’ve never tried because you heard it’s “too hard,” then you are missing out! In Thrasher’s Fly Fishing Guide, professional fly fisher Susan Thrasher provides an all-in-one resource to get you on the water and fly fishing with success.
Inside You’ll Find:
- Introduction to the basics, including terminology and equipment
- Discussion of various methods, from dry fly fishing to Euro nymphing
- Personal stories and anecdotes to entertain and encourage
- Advanced tips, such as fly fishing from a kayak and understanding various fly line designs
- Recommendations on lodging, guides, and nearby activities for destination trips
Whether you’ve never hooked a fish or have spent your whole life casting a fly to that elusive brown trout, you’ll enjoy Thrasher’s engaging writing style, and you’ll appreciate her step-by-step approach that can take you from “never tried” to “let’s go again tomorrow!”
Trade Review“This fly fishing guide is a brilliant escape from the stuffy tutorials often found in the fishing world. Told through real-life stories, the author’s passion and love of bringing new anglers into the fold is overshadowed only by her true dedication to the sport itself. This is a literary gem bound to become a pillar in today’s fly fishing landscape.”
—Jen Ripple, editor, Dun Magazine
“This book is enjoyable for the angler and adventurer alike. It is packed with information that is easy to learn and understand. Within the adventures, Susan conveys the camaraderie of fellow fisherman and the bond of women learning a male-dominated sport. She has the ability to make you feel that you were with her on the adventure. Her depth of knowledge and her concern for fellow fisherman is evident in each story. This is a great book that you will likely read over and over.”
—Sheila Hassan, director, Wulff School of Fly Fishing
“If fly fishing has had you curious but baffled, Susan’s stories will unlock its mysteries. As an astute fly fishing guide she shares her on-land and rowing-water tales that compel you to read and learn! From the cast to the fish, you’ll want this book as a keeper!”
—Lori-Ann Murphy, co-founder, Reel Women
“No matter where you are in your evolution as a fly fisher, Susan’s passion for her daily life as a teacher and guide gives a sense of your having been there with her, even as she leads you to ever-more-enjoyable stages of this lifetime sport.”
—Joan Wulff, founder, Wulff School of Fly Fishing
“Once one takes a fly rod into their hands and casts into the moving streams, and makes that cast that lifts and presents a beautiful fly into the open mouth of a fish—boom! You are hooked forever. And Susan is the one to teach you. Not only is she talented, smart, and beautiful—oh! and magical—she can teach us to fish. My sister, Becky, and I have seen her river, had a cup of tea with her, and viewed the vintage trailers she used for guests. Now my only job left is to fish with her.”
—Maurrie Sussman, founder and president, Sisters on the Fly
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
1. You Have to Start Somewhere
2. Gear to Get You Started
3. Fly Fishing Techniques
4. Getting the Most from Your Guided Trip
5. Wintertime Fishing
6. Fly Fishing Clubs
7. Waders for All Situations
8. Not All Fly Lines Are Alike
9. Rod Selection
10. Getting a Grip
11. Leader, Tippet, and Friends
12. Knots to Know
13. Wading Safety
14. When Nature Calls
15. Playing and Landing Fish
16. Fish Identification
17. Etiquette on the River
18. Bodies of Water
19. Reading the Waters
20. Setting the Hook
21. A Few of My Favorite Things
22. Tips on Improving Your Hookups
23. Flies That Catch Fish
24. Photographing Your Catch
25. Knowing How the Fish Are Feeding
26. Fishing from a Kayak
27. Fly Tying
28. Packing for a Fly Fishing Trip
29. Tenkara Fishing
30. Teaching Kids to Fly Fish
31. Casting for Recovery
32. European Nymphing
33. The Missing Chapter: Casting
34. Fishing in Canada
Winding It Up
Glossary
Appendix: Resources & Contact Information
Index
About the Author
