Fly Fishing for Dummies
If you believe what you read, fly fishing requires the touch of a surgeon and the spirit of a Zen master. Forget about what you’ve heard about f ly fishing in the past, if you really want to learn how to fly fish all you need are the right tools, proper technique, and a positive attitude. With these essential elements you can begin to enjoy the sport of fly fishing in no time.\ For those of you who have never held a fly rod, you will find enough information here to get you started. You won’t...
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"Well-written and superbly organized, this book is a great primer."— Joe Healy, Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine150+ illustrations will have you casting and catching in no time!The fun and easy way® to get hooked on fly fishingIf you think fly fishing is only for tweedy uppercrust types, think again! With some basic gear and the help of this friendly guide, you too can experience the fun of casting a fly and reeling in a big rainbow trout. From buying a rod to finding the best fly fishing destinations, it delivers just what you need to get hooked.Praise for Fly Fishing For Dummies"It’s all here . . . from choosing gear, to learning how to cast, to reading water, to catching fish."– Jay Cassell, Sports Afield magazine"With relentless wit, Peter Kaminsky has peeled away all the mysticism, social tone, and other impediments to learning about this sport."– Paul Schullery, author of American Fly FishingDiscover how to:Choose the right gearBuy or tie basic fliesPerfect your casting"Read" water and locate fishFish the top U.S. trout riversCast for bass, saltwater fish, and more Joe Healey "Well-written and superbly organized, this book is a great primer on fly fishing's essential elements." -- Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine
Introduction.PART I: The Basics.Chapter 1: What Every Fly Rodder Needs to Know.Chapter 2: Choosing a Rod.Chapter 3: Reels.Chapter 4: Between the Rod and the Fish: Hooks, Lines, Leaders.PART II: The Fish and the Flies.Chapter 5: Trout and the Bugs They Love.Chapter 6: Great Mayflies (And Why Trout Love Them).Chapter 7: Tying Flies.Chapter 8: Great Rivers for Trout.Chapter 9: Freshwater Fish.Chapter 10: The Beautiful Black Bass.Chapter 11: Saltwater Fish.Chapter 12: Saltwater Baits and Flies That Work.PART III: Fly Fishing Essentials.Chapter 13: Casting and Presentation: The Heart of the Game.Chapter 14: The Right Time and the Right Place.Chapter 15: Catching and (Often) Releasing.Chapter 16: The Fly Fishing Wardrobe.Chapter 17: Knots: A Few Will Do.PART IV: The Part of Tens.Chapter 18: Ten Good Books for Guidance.Chapter 19: Ten Great Reads.Chapter 20: Ten Top Fly Fishing Magazines.Chapter 21: Fly Fishing as an Interactive Sport.Index.Book Registration Information.
\ Jay CassellPeter Kaminsky is one of those rare writers who knows how to develop a genuine rapport with his readers. As you read Fly Fishing For Dummies, you find youself becoming friends with the author; and by the end of the book, you're not only Kaminsky's buddy, but you're also, suddenly, quite knowledgeable in the sport of fly fishing. It's all there, in easy-to-read, understandable terms: from choosing gear, to learning how to cast, to reading water, to catching fish. This is a keeper. -- Editor, Sports Afield magazine\ \ \ \ \ Joe Healey"Well-written and superbly organized, this book is a great primer on fly fishing's essential elements." -- Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine\ \
