Product Description
A revised and expanded edition that will hook fishing enthusiasts.
From understanding how to “read” 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 tying technique
• Updated coverage of technology and equipment including rods, reels, and line materials
• Tips on preparing for a fly fishing trip
About the Author
Michael D. Shook is the author of more than thirteen books, including the Complete Fly Fishing Guide series of six fly fishing guides and five fly fishing maps for regions throughout Colorado and New Mexico. As a professional fly fisherman, Shook divides his time between writing and guiding fly fishing tours in the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado.
The Reviews
"Excellent not only for learning new techniques but also for preparing for future fishing trips. "
"This is an awesome book that covers everything one might need to know about flyfishing."
"Covers everything from equipment to tying flies, from the basics of casting to detailed information about trout and bass."
"Follow the instructions and you will catch fish."
"I recommend it to all my fly fishing friends."
The Downside
There could have been more pictures to illustrate fly fishing and a couple of the diagrams are quite hard to follow when tying knots.
