One of America’s original vacation destinations is also the birthplace of American fly fishing. New York’s Catskill Region is thick with rivers, fish, and angling history.

In Steve Francis’ Catskill Rivers, the reader is introduced to what makes this area so special and historically significant. He first explores the region in general, and then touches on each of the prominent rivers individually. It is an older volume (the first edition came out in  1983) but it holds up as a great introduction to the significance of this special part of the country.

For the student of fly fishing history, this is a must-have addition to your library.

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