The notion of smallmouth bass fishing doesn’t come across as romantic as the picturesque dry fly,  trout angling aesthetic. The warmer water and the casual wet-wading  vibe probably contributes to this. But just as often as fast and loud presentations catch bass, the ticket for a productive day is a finesse approach.

In Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass,  Harry Murray covers the entire range of methods for finding and catching smallmouth. A prominent fly fishing figure on the east coast for both coldwater and warmwater species, Murray’s work has been a must-read in five decades.

Whether you’re new at chasing bronzebacks or have brought big bass to hand for a long time, this title should be required reading.

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