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Provides a detailed account of the personality of each river and lake with vital information on trout behavior, insect life, flies and lures for anglers. Includes many excellent but often overlooked waters.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Joe Humpreys, a veteren of over 60 years of flyfishing experience, reffered to as the Angling Professor, retired from Penn State University after 20 years. He is the author of several books and videos and hosted the first national fly fishing TV series.

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Just as Norman Maclean writes at the end of "A River Runs through It" that he is "haunted by waters," so have readers been haunted by his novella. A retired English professor who began writing fiction at the age of 70, Maclean produced what is now recognized as one of the classic American stories of the twentieth century. Originally published in 1976, A River Runs through It and Other Stories now celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, marked by this new edition that includes a foreword by Annie Proulx. Maclean grew up in the western Rocky Mountains in the first decades of the twentieth century. As a young man he worked many summers in logging camps and for the United States Forest Service. The two novellas and short story in this collection are based on his own experiences the experiences of a young man who found that life was only a step from art in its structures and beauty. The beauty he found was in reality, and so he leaves a careful record of what it was like to work in the woods when it was still a world of horse and hand and foot, without power saws, "cats," or four-wheel drives. Populated with drunks, loggers, card sharks, and whores, and set in the small towns and surrounding trout streams and mountains of western Montana, the stories concern themselves with the complexities of fly fishing, logging, fighting forest fires, playing cribbage, and being a husband, a son, and a father. By turns raunchy, poignant, caustic, and elegiac, these are superb tales which express, in Maclean's own words, "a little of the love I have for the earth as it goes by." A first offering from a 70-year-old writer, the basis of a top-grossing movie, and the first original fiction published by the University of Chicago Press, A River Runs through It and Other Stories has sold more than a million copies. As Proulx writes in her foreword to this new edition, "In 1990 Norman Maclean died in body, but for hundreds of thousands of readers he will live as long as fish swim and books are made." REVIEWS"Altogether beautiful in the power of its feeling. . . . As beautiful as anything in Thoreau or Hemingway."--Alfred Kazin, Chicago Tribune Book World "It is an enchanted tale. . . . I have read the story three times now, and each time it seems fuller."-- Roger Sale, New York Review of Books "Maclean's book, A River Runs through It and Other Stories,is acerbic, laconic, deadpan--rings out of a rich American tradition that includes Mark Twain, Kin Hubbard, Richard Bissell, Jean Shepherd, and Nelson Algren. I love its sound."--James R. Frakes, New York Times Book Review"The title novella is the prize. . . . Something unique and marvelous: a story that is at once an evocation of nature's miracles and realities and a probing of human mysteries. Wise, witty, wonderful, Maclean spins his tales, casts his flies, fishes the rivers and the woods for what he remembers from his youth in the Rockies."--Publishers Weekly "Ostensibly a 'fishing story,' 'A River Runs through It' is really an autobiographical elegy that captivates readers who have never held a fly rod in their hand. In it the art of casting a fly becomes a ritual of grace, a metaphor for man's attempt to move into nature."--Andrew Rosenheim, The IndependentABOUT THE AUTHORNorman Maclean (1902-1990) was the William Rainey Harper Professor of English at the University of Chicago. He is also the author of a book on Montana's Mann Gulch forest fire of 1949, Young Men and Fire.

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Efficient, practical methods for constructing tails, hackles, & bodies on a variety of dry fly types. Tested techniques that have been developed over 30 years. DVD.

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New and specific presentation techniques beyond traditional dead drifting including Long-line nymphing, no-line nymphing, downstream strategies, micronymphing, nymphing lakes, and designing your own imitations. Instruction on hauling with weighted rigs, hammering, jabbing, tilting the rod plane, roll casting, elliptical casts, curve casts, downstream loading. 5 page color section with 16 photos, 55 illus. 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.

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Casting is the most fundamental skill to master in fly fishing. However, it is often the biggest stumbling block for beginning fly fishers, and the skill that most experts would like to improve upon. So often, the success or failure of a fishing trip depends on the ability to cast a fly 100 yards under poor conditions with perfect presentation. Lefty Kreh has taught some of the world's most well-regarded casters how to refine their casting to full mastery. In Advanced Fly Casting, he is at the top of his casting and teaching form as he analyzes every movement in the series of events that comprise a fly-casting sequence and demonstrates why certain methods work, and others don't, such as: How to stand, hold the rod, and move the wrist and elbow throughout the entire cast Reduce the number of false casts to a minimum Identify problem areas and master them Do exercises to tighten your loop and increase line speed Lefty has correctly diagnosed dozens of fly-casting sins and described their remedies. In Advanced Fly Casting, anglers can verify Lefty's advice with simple examples, as he describes the causes of their casting problems, and remedies, with uncanny accuracy. Intermediate and advanced casters learn-or relearn-how to cast naturally and effortlessly, from the very basics to the most demanding circumstances. This compact and handsome edition is richly illustrated with color photographs and easy-to-understand line drawings, and will be read and re-read by anglers of all skill levels. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lefty Kreh is an internationally known and respected master in the field of fly fishing. He has taught fly-fishing and fly-casting techniques since the 1950s, and has fished in all fifty states, every province in Canada, Iceland, and much of Europe, South America, and the South Pacific. Lefty has written articles for nearly every major outdoor magazine in the United States, as well as a number of important angling books, including Presenting the Fly, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Saltwater Fly Patterns, and Practical Fishing Knots. He lives in Maryland.

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An indispensable guide to advanced fly fishing from one of the world s foremost authorities. The shared experiences and observations of a master angler at the pinnacle of his prowess seem not only illuminating but inspirational as well. After Lefty s coaching, our next time on the water is bound to be our best ever! Lamar Underwood, former Editor-in-Chief, Sports Afield He is without doubt one of the most talented and knowledgeable fly fishers of this century. John Goddard Lefty Kreh . . . is consistently inspiring or constantly informative, which is to say that he is the Johnny Cash of fly-fishing writers. Baltimore SunIn this practical, beautifully illustrated guide, renowned fisherman Lefty Kreh imparts his expertise on advanced fly-fishing techniques. Like private instruction from a master angler, this book offers the methods of fly fishing that can make you a better, more effective angler. There is new advice on reading trout streams, with photographs and line drawings to help readers understand the behavior of fish, whether they are hiding, eating, or at rest. There s advice on hooking, fighting, landing, and releasing fish, with detailed drawings explaining exactly what you need to know. There are also chapters on approach and presentation, knots, and tackle how to choose the right fly, which line to select, which rod and reel to use and a section on special techniques for different types of fish. This is a volume that belongs in every fly fisher s library. Whether you ve been fishing only a short time or have spent years perfecting your craft, the information in Advanced Fly-Fishing Techniques will prove invaluable.ABOUT THE AUTHORLefty Kreh is an internationally known and respected master in the field of fly fishing. He has taught fly casting and fly-fishing techniques since the 1950s, and he has fished in all fifty states, every province in Canada, Iceland, and much of Europe, South America, and the South Pacific. Lefty is the author of The L.L. Bean Saltwater Fly-Fishing Handbook, Presenting the Fly, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Saltwater Fly Patterns, Practical Fishing Knots, Solving Casting Problems, and 101 Fly-Fishing Tips. He lives in Maryland.

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Alaska is the world's leading coldwater fly-fishing destination. In Alaska Rainbows, Larry Tullis shares what you need to know to enjoy a successful trip to Alaska, whether you are fishing with a guide or want to try a do-it-yourself trip. Includes: Alaska trout habits and food, techniques and tackle, fly patterns, other Alaska species, Russian rainbows, Alaskan wildlife, planning an Alaskan trip, conservation, and more. Quit procrastinating, start planning your Alaskan adventure. This book can help make it a success.

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This book includes "The Tackle Revolution" of the 19th century, the American floating fly line, the origins and development of saltwater fly fishing, and the full scope of modern fly fishing.

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Clear illustrations and photos show you how to tie all 290 patterns in the book which are shown in full color and large size with tying instructions adjacent to each. Best-producing North American flies, including most popular dry, nymph, wet, streamer and bucktail, steelhead, Atlantic salmon, Pacific salmon, cutthroat, Alaskan, saltwater, bass, and panfish patterns. Color plates of tying materials, including fur, hackle, thread, etc. Fly pattern index. Fishing tips for most patterns. Printed on heavy, gloss paper stock. Bound for easy opening.

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John Gierach is the author of several previous books, most recently Standing in a River Waving a Stick. He has written for Field & Stream, Fly Fisherman, and Fly, Rod & Reel, among other publications. He lives in Lyons, Colorado. Gierach writes about the agonies and ecstasies of the fishing life. In his witty style he explores such topics as the cure for flycaster's elbow and the perils of getting a rod case past airport security.

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This new edition of Bates's classic work contains new color plates, a new foreword, patterns, historical and background information. Bates presents an authoritative study of how to tie and fish flies for Atlantic salmon. Included is a complete discussion of wet and dry fly methods, low-water tricks, and dressings for hundreds of patterns, including feather-wing, hair-wing, dry fly and nymph patterns.

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An innovative guide to the finest saltwater fishing in America.Fly fishing in what is called the backcountry has long been admired by serious fishermen who want a change of pace from crowded trout streams but who love the contained areas of coastal rivers, lakes, estuaries, and canals. Some of our largest and most revered sportfish tarpon and snook and other great backcountry fish such as bonefish, seatrout, permit, and redfish often include these areas in their migrations. Here is the first full-length treatment of the fantastic possibilities that this rich fishery provides.Learn the basics of backcountry fly fishing; tides; the habits of the major backcountry game fish; the forage foods they prefer; how best to imitate the forage foods, tackle, and other tools of the trade; presentation; seasonal movements; angling opportunities; and more.Backcountry Fly FIshing In Salt Water will provide innumerable fresh insights and innovations for all fly fishers.ABOUT THE AUTHORSCarl Richards is co-author (with Doug Swisher) of Selective Trout, Fly Fishing Strategy, and Emergers. He lives in Rockford, Michigan.Doug Swisher teaches fly-fishing and fly casting. His home base is in Hamilton, Montana.

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A practical "how-to" on everything a visitor will need to know An authoritative guide for any angler planning a vacation to the Bahamas.The Bahamas Fly-Fishing Guide is a comprehensive guide to fly fishing and adventure travel in the Bahamas. The book includes an overview of the Bahamian fishery, with its spectacular bonefish fishing, along with enough of the historical, geographical, and cultural information that introduces the larger world of the islands. In particular, it is a practical "how-to" that describes everything a visitor will need to know about the exceptional saltwater fly-fishing opportunities in the Bahamas.Chapters on each island or island group detail options for fishing, diving, snorkeling, and related activities, along with the best places to stay, dine, rent a car, and other helpful information visitors may need for a great vacation.Graced with truly exceptional maps, along with photographs of all the major locations in the Bahamas, this book is a must for anyone--fly fisher or not--planning a trip to this exquisite part of the world.ABOUT THE AUTHORSStephen and Kim Vletas co-founded, with a partner, the famous Westbank Anglers in 1986 in Jackson, Wyoming. Since then they have also opened stores in Dallas, Houston, and Charlotte, North Carolina. When they launched the travel division more than ten years ago, they believed the only way to be successful in travel booking was to visit and study each location personally. The six to eight weeks they have spent every year traveling and studying the Bahamas has given them the intimate knowledge of the fishery, guides, and all the important details of the islands that readers will find in this authoritative book. The Vletases are based in Jackson, Wyoming.

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Full and precise descriptions of every step of the fly tying process along with high quality, large Color photographs that show exactly how to move and how the fly looks at each stage.

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Videography by Michael Radencich. Jon Rounds, Editor. Complete instruction on 7 essential patterns, from start to finish, including materials you will need . Based on the highly praised book of the same name, this program provides detailed, crystal-clear instruction on seven essential patterns, including dry flies, streamers, and nymphs. From bare hook to finished fly, nothing is left out. 2-disk DVD, 137 min. Basic Fly Tying may be the clearest, most thorough video instruction for beginners ever produced. Based on the highly praised book of the same name, this two-disc set provides detailed, crystal-clear instruction on seven essential patterns, including dry flies, streamers, and nymphs. From bare hook to finished fly, nothing is left out. Even advanced tiers say they learn from watching master tier Marvin Nolte perform and narrate each step in his expert yet easy-going style. You can spend $200 on a week of tying lessons, or you can own this permanent, convenient reference.

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Bass Bug Fishing is a detailed and comprehensive guide to top-water fly fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, covering everything anyone needs to know to enjoy the thrill of bass bug fishing:SUBJECTS COVERED*the behavior of bass at various times of day and season*when and where to fish*recognizing good bugging water *equipment*the most effective tactics and techniques*the history of bass bugs*selecting effective bugs*how to tie the best bass bugs*and much moreNo one who uses a fly rod to fish for bass--beginner to expert--will want to miss this book.ABOUT THE AUTHORWilliam G. Tapply's prolific writing includes books on the outdoors such as A Fly-Fishing Life and Sportsman's Legacy, the Brady Coyne mystery novels, and numerous articles for Field & Stream, American Angler, and Warmwater Fly Fishing. He lives in Harvard, Massachusetts, and teaches writing at Emerson College, Clark University, and the Writer's Digest School.

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A perfect primer on the most fun way to catch bass. BASSIN is more fun with a fly rod!Over 20 million people go out for bass every year, and in this important book Jack Ellis unravels some of the barriers that face the fly-rod bass fisherman whether a new convert from spinning and baitcasting or a trout fly fisherman in new water.To fully understand fly fishing for bass, one must have an acquaintance with its origins. This book helps the reader appreciate the rich history of bass fishing. Jack Ellis brings his skills as a naturalist to these pages, not only because of their relevance to successful angling, but also because of their contribution to the fly fisher s overall experience in nature.Jack s extensive experience and experimentation with a variety of flies and fly-rod lures prompt the reader to think about his own bass-fishing techniques. Serious warmwater fly fishers need to read this book.ABOUT THE AUTHORJack Ellis is author of The Sunfishes as well as numerous magazine articles, which appeared in American Angler, together with writings for publications of the Federation of Fly Fishers. He lives in Texas.

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Beginnings is an informative, gentle introduction to the mechanics, the art, the poetry, the philosophy, the very essence of flyfishing. Mel unravels the mysteries of flyfishing in the same direct, unaffected manner that distinguishes his flycasting instructional videos, The Essence of Flycasting I & II. Instruction without intimidation, this 68 minute video is a must for beginners or anyone who has ever considered becoming a flyfisher. CLUB PACIFIC'S HOME PAGE TESTIMONIALS"This may be the single most user-friendly, down-to-earth, no-nonsense video to come down the digital pike..." "...it is organized without being orchestrated; segmentalized without being segmented; paced without pontificating; simple without being simplistic; above all, it is understandable and has a purpose." REVIEW". . .the videography was excellent throughout and the underwater shots particularly effective..." --Don Dunkel, Fly Rod & Reel Magazine

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AS ESSENTIAL TO GOOD FISHING AS YOUR FLY ROD! Maps, Maps, and More Maps! This exciting new series of map books is the most helpful tool to come along for anglers in many years. Each book contains over 200 full-color, 8.5x11 maps of the best rivers, streams, and lakes for fishing. These are easily the most detailed statewide angling maps available, showing every access point, piece of public land, campground, boat launch, tributary, and trail--along with helpful tips on everything from popular floats and wading areas to hidden accesses few anglers know about to what size and number of specieis are available in each stretch. Whether you've been fishing these waters for years or are looking for new fisheries to explore, these maps will put you on the best water faster than anything else.WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:"Wherever your business or personal travels are likely to take you this season, you'll find these excellent guidebooks an indispensable part of your fishing outfit. Each volume in the brilliant new series from Wilderness Adventures Press contains a wealth of practical information useful to planning asuccessful fly-fishing trip."--Fish & Fly Magazine

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This book includes profiles of all the main species, descriptions of tackle, bait, equipment, boats and destinations.

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All anglers want to catch big trout, but what exactly constitutes big? For author Bernie Taylor, truly big trout are measured in pounds, not inches. Taylor considers a big trout to be a brown or rainbow of eight pounds or more; a cutthroat of five pounds or better; or a brook trout exceeding four pounds. A widely traveled lecturer and fly-fishing instructor whose work has appeared regularly in Fly Fisherman and other national magazines, Taylor has written a unique and valuable book on specifically how to target these trout of true trophy proportions. Topics covered include locating waters likely to hold big trout; choosing the right equipment to take them; learning how big trout hunt their prey; determining the best times to fish; and honing the necessary angling skills. Included is a special section on innovative tactics and flies likely to produce trout of truly monstrous size. There is even a special section on specific trophy trout waters throughout North America, including the best times of year and specific food sources of big trout in these waters.Backed with extensive scientific research and a wealth of hands-on personal experience, illustrated with numerous photos and line drawings, Big Trout is sure to make every angler s quest for trophy fish more enjoyable and effective. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Bernie Taylor has spent many years researching and fishing for big trout. His fishing research has carried him extensively throughout the American West as well as Canada and Alaska. His articles have appeared in Fly Fisherman and other angling magazines. He also lectures frequently on the subject of trout fishing. He lives in Oregon.

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The first fly fishing book ever done about challenging billfish. Teaches the techniques, the flies, the equipment and the places for these exciting game fish. Samson, past editor of Field and Stream and holder of many billfish records, makes these fish understandable.

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Award-winning author Pete Fromm has earned for himself a reputation as one of the brightest literary voices in the wilderness of outdoor writing. This collection of ten of his finest fishing stories clearly demonstrates why. From the unlikely high school friends, to a father wishing to bond with his ever-changing teenage son, to a young boy trying to fit in with his older sister's boyfriend's crowd, each story's characters love fishing, and their fishing experiences are at the core of this book. Although the fish range from beaver-pond brook trout to the hulking but invisible paddlefish, in the end it's the people that interest Fromm most. The slipcased hardcover edition will be signed by the author and is limited to a printing of 750 copies. Only 50 copies of deluxe edition will be produced, call for full details.

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The Madison, Yellowstone, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Bighorn, Armstrong's, DePuy, Nelson's, Hebgen, Rock Creek, Quake Lake-the biggest problem when fishing Montana is deciding where to wet you line. For those not familiar with all of Montana's magnificent waters, Steve Probasco explores the state's best waters, the "blue-ribbon" streams and lakes, that have made the Big Sky Country so famous.You could spend a lifetime on any one of the above waters, so how do you plan an enjoyable, productive trip when you only have a week or two? This book can help. It includes more that 50 of Montana's premier creeks, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Probasco covers: species you will encounter; and more, including a two-page state map showing the location for each water discussed, two color fly plates, and a year-round hatch chart.Montana is the destination for the serious angler, and Montana Blue-Ribbon Fly Fishing Guide will help.

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