Reviews
"The visual elements of color photos and detailed illustrations of fly-fishing techniques discussed in many of the 34 chapters by expert fly fisherman make this fishing manual particularly informative as well as attractive."--Midwest Book Review, "This beautifully photographed book coverts the details and esoterica of the sport, with chapters on how to hunt specific species."-- Atlantic City Press, "This beautifully photographed book coverts the details and esoterica of the sport, with chapters on how to hunt specific species."--Atlantic City Press, "We've all seen our share of [fly fishing] books, but seldom has this information come in such a handsome and digestible container..."--Denver Post "In his introduction, [the author} admits that to call any book "the ultimate guide" sounds a bit puffed up, but this book can back that puffery with a well-organized combination of text and art that certainly leaves very little out."--Flyfishing & Tying Journal, "The visual elements of color photos and detailed illustrations of fly-fishing techniques discussed in many of the 34 chapters by expert fly fisherman make this fishing manual particularly informative as well as attractive."-- Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
THE ORVIS ULTIMATE BOOK OF FLY FISHING is a grand tour of the world of fly-fishing strategies and techniques, from Orvis's world-famous team of experts and advisors. In large format with rich and helpful color photos and drawings, the book covers everything from basic fishing knots and casts to expert techniques you won't see in standard books. Besides trout technique and secrets for rivers and lakes, the book also covers the worlds of fly fishing for bonefish, striped bass, permit, bluefish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and steelhead. Learn how to nymph for steelhead from Matt Supinski. Find out how to catch the elusive permit from Jack Samson. Take a lesson from John Shewey on swinging a classic wet fly for West Coast steelhead. Learn how to find stripers along Northeast beaches from Lou Tabory. Find out which knots work best for saltwater fly fishing. Tom Rosenbauer will tell you how to read a trout stream and approach the fish, then discover his secrets for catching trout on dry flies and nymphs. Jim Lepage shares his knowledge on catching trout in ponds and lakes, then Bill Tapply will tell you how to catch freshwater bass on flies. Polish your fly casting with world expert Tom Deck. All this and much more in the most comprehensive and attractive book in the Orvis line., A valuable reference for novice and expert anglers alike, from the world's most respected name in fly fishing.