For the millions of fly fishers who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both a visual feast and the perfect reference. The Art of the Fishing Fly includes a history of fly fishing focusing on the evolution of fishing flies; a guide to essential equipment; a how-to section on tying three key…
With over 600 step-by-step photos and over 20 patterns by tiers ranging from Barry Reynolds to Bob Clouser to author Jay Zimmerman, including fishing information, this book is the definitive fly-tying resource for those who love the challenge of fooling carp on the fly. Carp are the fly rodder s ultimate gamefish. This is the…
Complete guide to aquatic entomology for fly fishers, covering all the important insects and their imitations for the entire United States. Hatch charts, fly pattern recommendations, and important fishing strategies from Paul Weamer. This is the ideal reference for those just starting out or for those that want to have a more comprehensive view of…
 Drake Magazine is a grassroots journal for flyfishing enthusiasts. Drakemag.com is a supplement to the Drake Magazine, a grassroots journal for flyfishing enthusiasts. It was founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in the summer of 1998 on the principle that too much contemporary outdoor writing gives away all the answers to people who never learned what the…
A comprehensive, lavishly illustrated guide to tying popular trout flies. Many of the flies in this book are based in his own techniques and patterns, ones that he has developed in more than thirty-five years of tying.The book is arranged in sections to give readers the opportunity to easily locate the pattern or technique they…
Updated and revised in 2024. The book is a one of a kind, not to be missed experience. It is the direct result of years of personal experience, figuring things out for myself and coming up with a workable system to approaching tying that is logical and simple. What makes it different from anything else…
Veteran fly tyer & designer Darrel Martin examines fly design & tying techniques, both historic & modern. Returns to our angling origins with chapters on constructing antique lines, hooks, & loop rods—all simply made with basic tools & knowledge. Here are Barker & Cotton, Venables & Stewart, Halford & Skues, along with many other esteemed…
This extraordinary book focuses specifically on trout flies, many of the methods discussed can be used or adapted to dress patterns for other species. This encyclopedic treatment of fly tying selecting materials, thread handling, hooks, mounting and trimming materials, weighting hooks, tying techniques for underbodies, weed guards, tails, ribbing, gills, bodies, wings, legs, heads, eyes…
Originally published in 1994, this book was a fly-fishing phenomenon in the way Howell Raines’s Fly Fishing Through the Mid-Life Crisis was. Taking his fishing hobby to near metaphysical levels, Ted Leeson tells about his passions: rivers, trout, and fly fishing. With wry humor and rare insight, he explores questions that engage most fishermen: What is it…
33 passionate essays about McGuane s devotion to angling. Illuminating, thought-provoking, covers fishing all over the world, traveling with friends or family, from trout to salmon, from massive tarpon to chimerical permit. 6×9 inches, 320 pgs.
Master fly-tying artist Scott Sanchez profiles 20 of the luminary artists whose contributions to fly tying are legend, along with drawings, recipes, & gorgeous photos of their flies. 73 Color photos & illus; 10×7 inches, 156 pgs.
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide book is a fully updated, completely revised edition of our classic guide to fly fishing book that s helped more than 200,000 anglers learn or improve upon the basics of fly fishing. More than 400+ new full color images will make it even easier for thousands more anglers to enjoy learning…
The chapters discuss a wide range of fly-fishing topics, including:Choosing the right equipment, such as rods, reels, fly lines, and wadersCasting under different conditionsHow to find and catch troutWhich tides are best for saltwater fly fishingEssential items to pack for a saltwater fly-fishing tripHow to prepare for emergency situationsTaking care of your tackleSelecting the right…
One of the most studied yet intimidating aspects of fly fishing for trout is an understanding of insect hatches. This unique book teaches fly fishers enough entomology to be successful, and instead of focusing on insect identification, it stresses learning how to approach trout, how to find where they feed, and how to present the…
This guide is the essential Orvis primer on fly-fishing for muskies, addressing every requirement of the sport and providing an excellent foundation for years of pleasurable fishing. It includes instructions for tackle selection; casting and presentation; flies; essential knots and how to tie them; successful techniques on rivers and lakes; and much more. Muskies are…
The definitive & comprehensive guide to fishing small trout streams throughout North America. Tired of the famous & crowded rivers, today’s anglers have a greater desire to get close to nature while staying closer to home. The Orvis Guide to Small Stream Fly Fishing provides all the information for finding & fishing unspoiled gems found everywhere from…