The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing - Softcover

Shook, Michael D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592573126 ISBN 13: 9781592573127

Publisher: Alpha Books, 2005

Synopsis

A revised and expanded edition that will hook fishing enthusiasts.

From understanding how to "read" fish to devising strategies for stream, river, and dam fishing to creating and casting flies, the updated Complete Idiot's Guide‚ to Fly Fishing offers both beginning and seasoned fishing buffs a comprehensive overview of this specialized sport.

- Photographs, illustrations, and detailed instructions on casting and fly tying technique
- Updated coverage of technology and equipment including rods, reels, and line materials
- Tips on preparing for a fly fishing trip

About this title

From the Back Cover:

You're no idiot, of course. You've seen the hit movie A River Runs Through It and you know that fly fishing is one of the most popular leisure activities in the country today. But when it comes to casting the perfect fly-fishing line and catching the Big One, you feel like it might be easier to microwave some fish sticks. Don't get all hot under the gills yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants fo get knee-deep in this popular sport. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

About the Author:

Michael D. Shook, a seasoned fly fisherman and writer, has spent the last several years in Colorado working as a fly-fishing guide, writing fly-fishing guide books, tying flies, and building custom fly rods. His love of fly fishing has taken him all around the United States, throughout Mexico's Yucatan and Baja peninsulas, and all the way to Kenya and Thailand.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1592573126
• ISBN 13: 9781592573127
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 388