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by Robert H. Alley

These 40 flies will catch trout anywhere you fish. Standard patterns readily found wherever good flies are sold, they account for probably close to 80% of the trout caught in North American waters.  By combining them with the author's special ways of fishing, you too can learn to trick the trout and bask in the warm feelings of stream-side success.

by Deke Meyer

Learn to Tie 12 of the best bass flies.                                                            

by Skip Morris, Richard Bunse

Pictures are great, in color, and thei nstructions are fairly straight forward, and progression of flies tied or techniques is
logical. Is a great instruction manual for those starting out. Companion text on tying nymphs also a worthwhile read.

by A. K. Best, John Gierach

Arche Best has the perfect name for his craft. Every design in this gem of a guide is clean, sparse and well documented. AK has photos of the naturals next to his creations or modifications of the classic flys. Any serious tier needs this book.                                                             

by Gary LaFontaine, Powell Swanser

Fly Rod and Reel Magazine's 1996 Angler of the Year award winner, Gary LaFontaine discusses dry flies, emergers, wet flies, nymphs and streamers. The discussion includes how to tie them and
how to fish them. Through the use of his journals, Gary's unique wit and humor comes through as he talks about the use various fly patterns.

by Lefty Kreh, Rod Walinchus

This is a fine little book of decent and clear line drawings of Bernard (Lefty) Kreh showing the basics. My double haul improved with just a few minutes practice of Lefty's technique.  

by Joan Wullf, David Shepard

Long regarded as one of the foremost fly-fishing instructors, Joan Wulff concentrates here on casting for accuracy with a variety of techniques and training tips. Illustrated with large, easy-to-follow drawings, this is a guide to an aspect of the sport that is frequently overlooked in the zeal to catch fish. But as anyone who has perfected a variety of casts can tell you, fly presentation is a key to success, and a large part of presentation is putting the fly exactly where you want it.

by Lefty Kreh

 Kreh, world-renowned for his fly fishing instruction, videos, and books, is the source for expert advice on the subject. Now available for the first time in paperback, this guide for the experienced fisherman includes techniques from casting to landing as well as advice on equipment, approach, and more. Photos and line art.  

by Ed Jaworowski, Lefty Kreh

I recomend this book to anyone who wants to improve your distance and feel of the cast.  This book
teaches you to stop thinking about the clock face, 11oclock, 1 oclock ect. and to load and point the rod the correct way.

by Tom McNally, Tom Beecham

 Early chapters include the basics, such as history, equipment, and technique. McNally explains the differences between dry flies, nymphs, and wet flies, and how to approach
these very different forms of fly-fishing. Insect hatches, stream tactics, and more advanced strategies are also detailed with illustrations and color photographs.

by Tom Rosenbauer

Rosenbauer's text and the accompanying illustrations provide an excellent introduction to fly fishing. As a beginner, I found most of my questions answered. Also, I found the drawings of the techniques for tying different knots to be a godsend!

by Tom Rosenbauer

 Learn to read trout streams the Orvis way!

by Charles R. Meck

Only a Pennsylvania fisherman can cover the subject of small stream fishing like Charlie. If you've ever met him you will immediately recognize his passion and enthusiasm for fishing. This book helps you get off the beaten path and experience fishing the way our  forefathers did. This book is a classic. If you find it in hardcover BUY IT TOO!

by David Hughes, Richard Bunse, Dave Hughes

 This book is an excellent reference for the beginning fly fisher. The discussions on equipment, fly selection and how two's on rigging flyfishing equipment, knots, reading streams and discussions on insect entomology are well written and explained in a manner which makes them easy to understand.

by Dave Hughes, Richard Bunse

Tying and Fishing Soft-Hackles, Winged and Wingless Wets, and
Fuzzy Nymphs!

by Dave Hughes, Jim Schollmeyer

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by Dick Sternberg, David L. Tieszen, John Van Vliet

This book teaches fishing enthusiasts the time-tested, effective techniques for catching trout below
the surface, beginning with ways to recognize good trout streams, delineating which trout eat below
the surface, and advising which flies to use to best imitate the real thing.

by Gary A. Borger, Robert H. Pils

 While most of us, if we had our druthers, would cast dry flies to rising fish all day long, the fact
remains that a trout takes 90 percent of its prey below the surface. It doesn't require a marine
biologist to figure out that on certain days--when the hatch is off--you need nymphs if you want to
feel that telltale tug at the end of your line.

by Barry Reynolds, John Berryman, Lefty Kreh

There's a plethora of fly fishing books on the market, but it's refreshing to see one that's not about trout. Fly fishing for pike and their cousins the muskie, the pickerel, and the tiger muskie is one of
the sport's great challenges, yet one few have taken up.

by Barry Reynolds, Brad Befus, John Berryman

 Very nice little book. Lots of "how-tos," where to find the critters and figure out what they're up to
and all the flies they like, how to tie them plus a valuable section by Whitlock on the flies he uses for carp.

by Joe Bruce

Joe Bruce has done it again! Fly Fishing for Panfish, his third book in a series (Fly Fishing for Striped Bass and Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass) which provides truly useful and accurate
information about how to fish and actually catch these critters. There are many new revelations about why and when fish act as they do, and what you have to do to catch them under differing circumstances. Learn to tie time-tested fly patterns which will entice the panfish to bite.

by Will Ryan, Chris Armstrong

 Stream fishing for smallmouth is more popular than ever, yet the best fish often live in large rivers and lakes beyond the reach of the fly fisher's traditional tactics. This guide to taking smallmouth on the fly rod in all types of habitat, throughout the year and up and down the water column, offers strategies and techniques that truly work. 50 line drawings. 45 photos. 4-page color section.

by Bob Veverka

Featuring patterns and recipes for 271 flies from 37 top innovators, this sumptuously illustrated reference is organized by tier, with background information on each tier's saltwater experience and the development of his or her favorite patterns. With flies for the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Mexico and the Caribbean, this volume is a portfolio of the most effective, innovative flies yet developed for
salt water. 100 color photos.

by Lefty Kreh

 Lefty has provided to both the amateur and seasoned angler a detailed but "plain language" styled guide to the identification, pattern (with recipe) and use of those salt water flies he (Lefty) has found to be both sucessful and productive in the art of saltwater and "flats" Fly Fishing.

by Lou Tabory

This book is superb. This is the best book on the market for seeking knowledge on what flies to use for what fish. Lou really shows the reader in seperate sections for wide body mid-sized body and small body bait fish. And when he is done whith thhat he shows how to fish each type of bait fish.

by Lou Tabory

 Lou's book is a true masterpiece! Very thorough instruction, and plenty of tips. Whether
you are an experienced flyrodder or a beginner, you'll gain vast amounts of knowledge from this
great book! I know that it's helped me catch more stripers!

by Lefty Kreh

Learn about saltwater fishing from the best, Lefty Kreh.

by Mark Sosin, Lefty Kreh

 Learn how to fish the saltwater flats!

by Jack Samson

Jack Samson has been saltwater fly-fishing for most of his career, and by now he might just be the most famous permit angler around. Permit on a
Fly is the result of years spent perfecting a very difficult craft.

by Mark Sosin, Bob Newman

 You'll never be able to assemble the awesome team of flyfishing legends together in one place for the assortment of adventures, advice, tactics, tricks, techniques, and flyfishing stories you get from this book. Let these masters instruct and entertain you in a once-in-a-lifetime fishing experience.

by Jack Samson

Jack Samson, renowned saltwater angler and former editor of Field & Stream, shares his experiences from traveling in a realm of the fishing world practically unmapped before the 1970s: big-game fly-fishing. Taking a billfish on the fly might be just about the most exotic way to fish, and
Samson reveals many of his methods and memories from this adrenaline-fueled sport.

by Jeff Currier

 If you've thought about going after bonefish, tarpon, permit, and other saltwater species with a fly rod, Jeff Currier's introduction might get you out there faster. Designed to demystify a sport that can
have even serious freshwater anglers wondering where to start.

by Joe Bruce

This "mini-book" covers everything from tackle selection to environmental factors, including sections on fly tying and proper presentation to make the fly come alive in the water, and if you are new to saltwater fly fishing you will learn how to get started without spending a fortune on new tackle.

by Ed Mitchell

 A good portion of this book is about reading water; individual chapters cover tactics for beaches, rips, points, estuaries, and man-made structures. Mitchell also discusses saltwater fly patterns, weather conditions, and several species of Atlantic game fish popular with
fly-fishers.

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Internet Journal of Saltwater Flyfishing

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FlyfishAmerica Magazine

The Best Fly Fishing in New Mexico

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The Grady's Flyfishing and Flytying Page

Midwest Fly Tying

Dry Fly Swap Page

Lees Ferry Anglers Guides and Fly Shop

Lance Taylor's Flyfish Page

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