Whether they contain classic short stories, pages of fly diagrams, or detailed descriptions of where to find trout, fly fishing books have been a part of the culture for centuries. As long as anglers have been angling, they have returned from the water to put thoughts down on paper.
For five years, I’ve enjoyed sharing some of my favorite fly fishing books on Casting Across. Through various articles, I’ve passed along dozens of very different works that I think you’ll enjoy. Recently, I’ve compiled all of the book reviews on a new page on the website called Fly Fishing Books. It will join the other list-based pages, such as Small Stream Fly Rods and Conversations & Reviews. As I share more books, they’ll make it onto that page. I hope it will be a helpful resource. More than that, I hope it will encourage you to check out a rich part of fly fishing culture.
Take a look at my quick intro video, and then check out the new part of the site, below:
Click here to go to the new page: Fly Fishing Books
Do you have a favorite fly fishing book? Have you written a book that you’d like me to read? Please let me know!
An often overlooked author is Jim Enger. He wrote many articles while Midwest Editor of Fly Fishing Magazine, but also wrote: “The Incompleat Angler,” a compilation of delightful fishing stories. A fishing friend of John Voelker, Jim’s skillful writing will take the reader from Frenchman’s Pond in the UP, to Costa Rica and back. This book may still be found on Amazon – worth taking the time to find a copy.
Thanks Jim! That’s the second recommendation for Enger’s book in the last week. It’s a sign!