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 …
The allure of the road trip is all of the things that you experience on the way to your destination. The best experiences often come off the beaten path, slightly beyond the main attractions that command most people’s attention. Fly fishers should understand this concept as good as anyone. In Storied Waters, David Van Wie …
This is, quite simply, the best book of its kind. I have been known to use hyperbole. But this labor of Steve Woit’s is truly the exemplar of titles celebrating fly fishing collections. And that is precisely what Fly Fishing Treasures is: a collection of collections. In their own words, custodians and owners of some …
No one would fault you for assuming that Fly-Fishing with Leonardo Da Vinci is a historical work of fiction. Because what else could it be? In reality, David Ladensohn combined two of his passions into a surprisingly engaging read. “It was an obvious connection once I saw his drawings, because as an engineer he was …
Admittedly, this is one of my favorite fly fishing books of all time. The reason for this distinction is also why it is a title that I think anyone can (and should) add to his or her library. Limestone Legends is a collection of papers presented at The Fly Fishers’ Club of Harrisburg. This angling …
If you’ve been fly fishing for trout for any length of time, there is a very good chance that you’ve absorbed a lot of both of these short stories by cultural osmosis. Or, maybe you read them decades ago. Perhaps you only saw the movie. That is all fine and good. But consider picking them …
Twenty years ago, it was virtually impossible to come across a fly fishing book section and not see a few titles from James Prosek. Quality writing and exceptional painting led his work to be instantly embraced by the angling community. And while he has over a dozen publications, there are a half dozen that are …
A good fly tying demonstration doesn’t just give you the how. It also throws the what and why in to really help you understand what you’re doing. The best ones? They add high-quality photographs, throw in some anecdotes, and reference the top voices in fishing today. Sound like a high standard? Well, Tim Cammisa of …
Texas is a big place. And contrary to many stereotypes non-Texans may have from watching westerns, there is a lot of water across the state. If there is water, there are likely fish. And if there are fish, you can cast a fly to them. Even in some of the biggest cites in the country. …
With everything available online to the fly angler today, what is the value in picking up a big, static, book? Well, there is a lot. Today I share where books fit into the greater landscape of fly fishing learning. And one of the primary criteria for a book to achieve prominent status is the credentials …
