Download or read book Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon written by Dick Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1992-12-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spinner Magic written by Jim Bedford and published by Frank Amato Publications. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The flashing blade of a weighted spinner seems to mesmerize fish and entice them into striking. These lures don't resemble any natural prey but predatory fish especially trout and salmon find them irresistible. Spinners are easy to cast and retrieve and, if they spin, they will catch steelhead and trout! But there are a lot of subtleties to fishing spinners well in rivers and streams. Everythnig from understanding the habits of the trout and salmon species to reading and matching the water, even crafting your own spinners in included in this very comprehensive book. Whether you're a seasoned spinner-fisherman or a complete novice at spinner-tossing, "Spinner Magic!" will greatly enhance your overall success on the water.
Download or read book The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing written by Phil Rowley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lakes are one of the most challenging opportunities available to today's fly fisher. Stillwaters offer a long active season with numerous hatches and presentation challenges. Fish grow big and fat and many fishers find this appeal hard to resist. But the transfer from rivers and streams is often difficult, especially if a prolonged trial-and-error approach is adopted. This book examines the stillwater fly fisher's kit bag, expectations, and offers an introduction to the diverse stillwater food sources. The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing explains everything the aspiring stillwater fly fisher needs to be successful and build a sound foundation that will last through a lifetime plying stillwaters.
Download or read book Flies for Trout written by Dick Stewart and published by Mountain Pond Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1993 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed color photos of 540 flies for all types of fly fishing for trout.
Download or read book The Classic Streamer Fly Box written by Mike Valla and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The dry fly, the wet fly, and the nymph all enjoyed cherished places in an angler’s bag of tricks; but all except the most opinionated will agree that streamer flies and bucktails; when properly selected and employed, hook more and bigger fish more often and in more places than any other type of fly rod lure.” —Joseph D. Bates, Jr. Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing (1966) Streamers, and hair wing versions called bucktails, are versatile patterns that can be fished anywhere whether targeting landlocked salmon on a pristine Rangeley region Maine lake, largemouth bass swimming among the lily pads in a tepid southern farm pond, cutthroat trout inhabiting swift, western rivers or hypercritical browns in the Catskills. In this valuable reference for tiers and anglers alike, author Mike Valla collects here for the reader his favorite classics that are not only important from a historical perspective, but also work well to this day. 100 favorite patterns including Allie’s Favorite Bleeding Shiner Brooks’s Honey Blonde Bumblepuppy Chief Needahbeh Colonel Bates Edson Tiger-Dark Fox’s Yellow Optic Bucktail General MacArthur Goober Jane Craig Missoulian Spook Nine-Three Parma Belle Shushan Postmaster Spruce Supervisor Thunder Creek Silver Shiner Warden’s Worry
Download or read book A Fisherman s Guide to Maine written by Kevin Tracewski and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lifelong fisherman Kevin Tracewski deals in depth with which are the best of Maine's myriad lakes, rivers, streams, and brooks to fish; how to get there; and what techniques and tackle to use. Organized by region; supplemented by detailed maps and comments from area anglers.
Download or read book Carrie Stevens written by Graydon R. Hilyard and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited book is both a history of the woman and the region, as well as a guide to the Stevens method. It includes color plates of original patterns, some only recently discovered, along with a biography illustrated with archival photos.
Download or read book Stripers on the Fly written by Lou Tabory and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STRIPERS ON THE FLY is the most complete book ever written on fly fishing for striped bass. Its comprehensive advice will help those who already fly fish for stripers, as well as the freshwater fly rodder and saltwater spin angler who want to start fly fishing for this great gamefish that has made such a dramatic comeback in recent years. There is invaluable instruction for the beginning striped-bass fisherman, but also very advanced -- and little known -- information for the expert. Tabory covers: -- basic techniques for the striped-bass fly fisher -- rod, reel, and line needs for all locations -- special equipment -- how to read different water types -- and how to fish them -- what fly lines work best in different situations -- the best flies for various times of the year -- and special circumstances -- the right retrieves for different waters and fly types -- how to hook, fight, land, and handle fish -- how tides, weather, and time of year affect fishing -- special casting tips -- night-fishing techniques -- beach and boat safety -- and much more Tabory's priceless tips and observations -- culled from years of experience -- make STRIPERS ON THE FLY a must for anyone who wants to know more about this magnificent fish and how to catch it.
Download or read book Favorite Flies for Maine written by Bob Mallard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-01-14 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine offers some of the most diverse angling opportunities in the nation. Depending on the season, or your fishing preference, you can canoe a remote pond in search of native brook trout, cast dries in solitude for rising trout on a large freestone river, troll in a lake for salmon, or search for stripers along some of the most beautiful and rugged coastline in America. Because of this diverse fishing, it is no surprise that Maine also has a rich fly tying tradition. In this book, Maine guide, fly designer, and former fly shop owner Bob Mallard shares with readers 50 essential flies from guides and other experts around the region. Detailed recipes and photos are included for each fly as well as fishing tips and other information, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone planning to visit this state as well as residents that want to learn how to catch more fish in their local waters.
Download or read book Trolling Flies for Trout Salmon written by Dick Stewart and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1982 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steelhead Fly Fishing written by Trey Combs and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 1999 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most all-encompassing compendium of truly valuable information on steelhead ever written. —Jack Hemingway There are exceptional chapters on the fish itself; the tackle and techniques used to pursue it under diverse circumstances in such great steelhead rivers as the Deschutes, the Dean, the North Umpqua, the Bulkley, the Rogue and the Babine, and memorable profiles of the modern masters and the fly patterns they developed.
Download or read book Fishing with the Fly written by Charles F. Orvis and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tying Heritage Featherwing Streamers written by Sharon E. Wright and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the mysteries of the Carrie Stevens method of making Rangeley-style streamers—one of the most enduring, effective, and beautiful baitfish imitations for catching trout. Step-by-step photo tutorials walk the reader through the entire process of tying a featherwing streamer, from material selection and preparation to finishing the fly. • Proven techniques presented in easy-to-understand text and full color photos • Practical tips for solving common tying problems • Exclusive recipes from the author, appearing for the first time in print
Download or read book Game Changer written by Blane Chocklett and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Game Changer flies have completely revolutionized how fly anglers approach pressured and wary fish around the world. Tied on a series of interconnecting spines, these flies can be drawn through the water with a serpentine swimming action or made to glide and jacknife in the water with hard strips--movements that predatory fish find irresistible. In this book, from one of the most creative and visionary minds in fly tying and fly fishing, author Blane Chocklett shares his tips and techniques for getting maximum movement out of these flies, both at the vise and on the water. In addition to covering popular patterns such as the Finesse Changer and Feather Game Changer, Chocklett traces the evolution of his search for the ultimate pattern, and takes readers along his journey of discovery, by beginning with his Gummy Minnow and ending the book with perhaps the most effective fly ever designed for apex predators, the Hybrid Changer. - Step-by-step tying instructions for 20 flies - Chapter covering hooks, shanks, brushes, and other critical materials - Fishing techniques, including tips on retrieves and casting large flies - Close-ups of Chocklett's favorite patterns - Detailed information on building brushes
Download or read book Muskie on the Fly written by Robert S. Tomes and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering everything from selecting specialized tackle and flies to casting strategy, this definitive guide explores how to successfully fly fish for the elusive muskie. Fly fishermen discover how to turn frustrating follows into explosive strikes--no easy task as the infamously aggressive fish is tough to fool with any kind of gear, especially a fly rod and feathered hook. Both educational and inspiring, this handbook explores introductory and advanced techniques, the typical behavior of this violent freshwater fish, seasonal strategies, specialized tackle and fly patterns, and fly fishing basics. Exclusive interviews with top fishing guides and information on the best locations for catching muskie on the fly are also included.
Download or read book The Soft hackled Fly written by Sylvester Nemes and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 61 fly patterns: Partridge and Orange, Iron Blue Dun, and many more historically proven flies Ten new chapters on tiny soft hackles and how to tie them New color photos of 38 tiny soft hackles Sylvester Nemes is singlehandedly responsible for the popularity of the soft-hackled fly in American fly fishing today. "The Soft-Hackled Fly," Nemes's first book, written in 1975, was the catalyst for the resurgence. Now revised with ten new chapters on tiny flies and full-color photos, Nemes shares colorful experiences at home and abroad, the history of the soft-hackled fly, and illustrated step-by-step instructions for tying the flies. He also describes his technique of fishing the flies.
Download or read book Fishing the Dry Fly as a Living Insect written by Leonard M. Wright and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
