A Waterproof Folding Guide to Native and Introduced Species
California Freshwater Fishes is a portable reference guide to 80 native species of freshwater fish that inhabit California's lakes and rivers. The illustrated, waterproof 12-panel folding guide features a watershed map to which each species is keyed, and provides descriptions of anatomy and distinguishing features. Made in the USA.
Calling After Water is a collection of essays from fly angler extraordinaire and accomplished writer Dave Karczynski, and follows this general narrative arc: writer falls in love with fly fishing, gets to travel the world, realizes that travel satisfies the soul only so much, and comes home to his heart in the Midwest. In the first piece, he buys ......
In Casting Forward, naturalist, educator, and writer Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a year-long journey fly-fishing all of the major rivers of the Texas Hill Country.
An Angler and Naturalist's Journey to America's Legendary Rivers
In Casting Iconic Waters, writer, naturalist, and educator Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a physical and philosophical journey to some of the most legendary rivers and wild landscapes in America. Imbued with fly-fishing throughout, this journey will seek to explore what makes certain places feel magical and meaningful. How do we define "iconic" ......
In writing this book, author Steve Ramirez traveled thousands of miles by plane, motor vehicle, boat, and foot. Each chapter includes his fishing with a notable person in the worlds of fishing and conservation. His fishing partners in this book include Bob White, Chris Wood, Kirk Deeter (and many other leaders within Trout Unlimited), Ted ......
In Casting Seaward, author, naturalist, and educator Steve Ramirez expands beyond the geographical scope of his first two books by traveling thousands of miles by plane, motor vehicle, boat, and foot pursuing the native gamefish of North America's salt and brackish water habitats.
Tying Flies for the Toughest Fish and Strategies for Fishing Them
Noted commercial tier Rich Strolis shares his most effective patterns as well as the inspiration behind them to help anglers develop their own flies. Features dry flies, emergers, nymphs, and streamers for all seasons.
Learn to tie 17 popular nymphs, dry flies, and streamersMaster fundamental tying techniques in a series of practical lessons Charlie Cravens Basic Fly Tying is a modern course in fly-tying fundamentals covering the essential tools, materials, and techniques needed to tie a wide range of popular flies.
Timing, Fishing Techniques, and Patterns for Cracking the Code of Epic C
Both annual and periodical cicada hatches are feasts for fish across the country and a boon to the anglers out to catch them. This is the first book dedicated to the patterns, techniques, and more importantly, the science of locating the best hatches of these insects.
Patterns, Rigs, & Advice from the State's Best Anglers & Guides
What if you could peer into the fly boxes of the guides who make their living helping people catch fish, day in and day out? With this comprehensive guide to the best patterns for Colorado rivers and reservoirs, now you can. Not only are these patterns effective for Colorado, but anglers from around the world will discover new flies for their home
In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. It saved countless anglers thousands of dollars, and now, with this new edition—revised, updated, and expanded to accommodate the many developments in tackle making methods, ......
Explains the approaches and presentations for steelhead and gives suggestions for fly patterns that will attract fish. This book provides a look at steelhead behaviour and outlines techniques used by fly-fishing guides. It presents a methodology that is suited to the habits and habitat of modern steelhead.
While fish spend most of the time feeding under the water, when you can encounter them rising to take insects floating on the surface, the experience can define the essence of fly fishing. In this no-nonsense, straightforward book, Paul Weamer-who has spent his life fishing the technical dry-fly waters of Penns Creek in Pennsylvania, the Upper ......
This compelling story of living along and fishing a classic trout stream of the Catskills is sure to not only interest those that fish the area but also captivate anyone who has dreamed of leaving the hustle of the city behind to live a more deliberate life. Mitch Keller did just that, and shares his story in this collection of creative ......
Patterns, and Their Histories, for Trout, Steelhead, Salmon, Smallmouth,
Essential Flies for the Great Lakes States is the first-ever collection of Great Lakes patterns for steelhead, salmon, brown trout, and musky by contemporary tiers of the region. Patterns and recipes for over 600 flies, photographed by Jimmy Chang, cover historically important patterns as well as the latest cutting-edge flies.