Coffee table books have a reputation; so too do books that are ubiquitous. How could something so popular and so prevalent be that good?

Well, the late Chris Santella did some great work in his 50 Places to Fly Fish Before You Die series. The two books, which respectively came out in 2004 and 2011, catalog 100 locations from around the globe into which anyone would gladly wade. As you read these titles, you’ll realize that the information is not a copy/paste from Wikipedia. The intel comes right from some of the most well respected voices in angling over the last 50 years.

Both books are worth reading, either in long sessions or in 100 bits and pieces.

Watch what else I have to say about the books, and find out where you can pick it up, below:

As the title suggests, you’re very likely to run across these titles at your local bookstore. Or, of course, you can order a copy  here.

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