If you’ve been fly fishing for over a decade, you’ve probably accumulated more than a couple gadgets and tools. They all work. Some work better than others. A few fit you and your fishing so well that they go with you everywhere you go fishing. Today I share three pieces of gear that I’ve come …
Stories of the hunt have been told as long as we’ve been eating meat. Whether it be woolly mammoth or rainbow trout, everyone loves a good story. Because they’re on the water so much, guides usually have a pretty robust back catalog of tales to tell. In Reelly and Reel Salty, Ryan Johnston compiles more …
I am well aware that a lot of people have strong feelings about giant corporations. And it is not lost on me that among readers, Amazon gets mixed reviews. While I advocate for patronizing local bookstores and fly shops that carry books, hopping online and getting two day delivery not only meets a lot of …
Anthologies of fly fishing writing are not uncommon. With enough time, the public domain presents a vast array of content to choose from. Consequently, there is a variety of quality on bookshelves. One example of a great collection of fly fishing writing, however, comes in the form of Tight Lines: Ten Years of the Yale …
There are a handful of very valid reasons why you wouldn’t use this book. At the same time, if you did happen to have it on your shelf it could be valuable to you. How could both be true? Well, Mark Williams’ Trout Fishing Sourcebook is absolutely chock-full of information. In fact, it might be …
Print media? In this day and age? Of course. If it is worth reading, why not? And Dark Skies Fly Fishing is a magazine that is certainly worth reading. Although the magazine primarily covers the Mid Atlantic region, this publication would be well received by anyone interested in a wide range of fly fishing topics. …
Most fly fishing stories include themes like nostalgia, introspection, and the appreciation of the natural world. But how many fishing stories have you read that touch on dark supernatural forces? Not many? Well, then do I have a book for you. John Langan’s The Fisherman is certainly a departure from the usual fare on Casting …
If you grew up reading outdoor magazines, you’re probably familiar with the kinds of articles featured on the last page. They were usually short pieces provided by recurring authors. With an economy of words imposed by the finality of the back cover it would cause laughter, introspection, or both. Steven Sautner’s Every Cast is an …
Most of the books I talk about come from major publishers or prominent fly fishing publishing houses. But just like the indie music scene or local artists galleries, there are other options for those looking for an interesting fly fishing read. Today I talk about three books that are worth reading, especially if the perspective …
Some of my favorite fly fishing memories include far more than a fish and some water. Looking back over the years, the physical context of so many angling experiences added to or defined the pursuit of fish. Bob Mallard’s 25 Best Towns – Fly Fishing For Trout is guidebook which understands this principle. East coast …
