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Do your wading in a brook, not a book. Can't wait to hook into your first trout? You don't have to! Unlike other beginner's books, this streamlined guide to getting your feet wet in one of America's fastest growing sports gives you just the information you need, as you need it, to get out on the stream and start flicking your fly rod - after just one hour with this book! Master angler and writer Tom Fuller keeps the reading and preparation to a bare minimum as he provides must-have information that you can take straight to the bank - of the stream, that is. Carefully sequenced to be in sync with your learning curve, and supported by numerous and detailed photographs and drawings, "Getting Started in Fly Fishing" shows you how to: assemble a start-up kit packed with everything you need and not one item more; learn essential knots and basic casting techniques fast; plan your first day of fishing; and, execute your first cast to a rising trout Hook, play, and land your first fish.Looking for more advanced coaching? You'll find plenty of that here too, including how to deal with common casting problems; read the water; choose the right fly for any situation; present flies to trout; and go beyond trout to salmon, bass, steelhead, and saltwater fish. But first you have to get started, and nothing puts your line in the water faster than "Getting Started in Fly Fishing". Tom Fuller is a lifelong angler whose articles have been widely published in fishing and outdoor magazines. He is the Northeast Regional columnist for "Outdoor Life" magazine and has published several books on fly fishing.
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Do your wading in a brook, not a book
Can’t wait to hook into your first trout? You don’t have to! Unlike other beginner’s books, this streamlined guide to getting your feet wet in one of America’s fastest growing sports gives you just the information you need, as you need it, to get out on the stream and start flicking your fly rod—after just one hour with this book!
Master angler and writer Tom Fuller keeps the reading and preparation to a bare minimum as he provides must-have information that you can take straight to the bank—of the stream, that is. Carefully sequenced to be in sync with your learning curve, and supported by numerous and detailed photographs and drawings, Getting Started in Fly Fishing shows you how to:
- Assemble a start-up kit packed with everything you need and not one item more
- Learn essential knots and basic casting techniques fast
- Plan your first day of fishing
- Execute your first cast to a rising trout
- Hook, play, and land your first fish
Looking for more advanced coaching? You’ll find plenty of that here too, including how to deal with common casting problems; read the water; choose the right fly for any situation; present flies to trout; and go beyond trout to salmon, bass, steelhead, and saltwater fish. But first you have to get started, and nothing puts your line in the water faster than Getting Started in Fly Fishing.
Tom Fuller is a lifelong angler whose articles have been widely published in fishing and outdoor magazines. He is the Northeast Regional columnist for Outdoor Life magazine and has published several books on fly fishing.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When starting fly-fishing I bought a few magazines and used the internet to try and get an idea of what I needed to do, but that approach is far too 'bitty' and a good book setting everything out in a clear and logical order was required.
It proved very difficult to find a decent book written specifically for a UK beginner, and so I bought this one. It's rather good, particularly in the opening chapters on what gear you really need and how to put everything together, and in the way that it aims to get you on the water as soon as possible with subsequent chapters infilling with detail to start the long and continual process of improvement. Fortunately US and UK fishing lingo seems to be the same, so there's no problem interpreting terminology, and Fuller's writing style is pleasantly understated - it doesn't grate on a UK reader. As the previous reviewer has noted, the biggest problem is that it's assuming you'll be fishing the vast rivers of the great US outdoors, whereas the bulk of UK fishing is on stillwaters. The fact that I'd still rate the book as a '4' shows how good it is otherwise despite this handicap. But British publishers take note: what's really needed is a book written in a similar way for a UK readership, concentrating on lake and reservoir fishing.
The section on casting is brief but covers what you need to know. Most UK venues will have tuition available, which for beginners is often at a discounted rate (I paid £10/hour). There's no point spending a load of money on gear, magazines and books as a beginner and then not paying for an hour or two to learn to cast - it will be about the best money you spend during the early days of learning to fly-fish!
It proved very difficult to find a decent book written specifically for a UK beginner, and so I bought this one. It's rather good, particularly in the opening chapters on what gear you really need and how to put everything together, and in the way that it aims to get you on the water as soon as possible with subsequent chapters infilling with detail to start the long and continual process of improvement. Fortunately US and UK fishing lingo seems to be the same, so there's no problem interpreting terminology, and Fuller's writing style is pleasantly understated - it doesn't grate on a UK reader. As the previous reviewer has noted, the biggest problem is that it's assuming you'll be fishing the vast rivers of the great US outdoors, whereas the bulk of UK fishing is on stillwaters. The fact that I'd still rate the book as a '4' shows how good it is otherwise despite this handicap. But British publishers take note: what's really needed is a book written in a similar way for a UK readership, concentrating on lake and reservoir fishing.
The section on casting is brief but covers what you need to know. Most UK venues will have tuition available, which for beginners is often at a discounted rate (I paid £10/hour). There's no point spending a load of money on gear, magazines and books as a beginner and then not paying for an hour or two to learn to cast - it will be about the best money you spend during the early days of learning to fly-fish!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Given that so much great writing surrounds fly fishing it's surprising that there isn't a standard work for the beginner. This American book comes closest to filling that role.
It's clear, concise, and comprehensive. In fact it will take you from absolute tyro to your first trout with the minimum of frustration and wasted money or time.
Where it falls down is that it's focused on river and stream fishing, the majority of UK fly fishers begin their careers in "put and take" stillwaters, of which there's only minimal coverage. It would also benefit from a few extra pages devoted to casting, and a little more information on the fast growing area of fly fishing in salt water. Still, I strongly recommend this book to any beginner, it's well written and it'll set you off on the right path.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is ideal for anyone who is a complete beginner to fly fishing. It is laid out in such a way that it is very easy to understand. Each chapter describes what you need to start fly fishing and in a very interesting way. I found it to be the best book on the market for this topic. There is no jargon and I did start fly fishing after reading it the previous evening. Absolutely brilliant. I would have no hesitation in recommending this brilliant little book to anyone.
Michael Watters
Michael Watters
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Good advice for begginers
Comprehensive guide suitable for anyone just starting out in Fly Fishing?
Book is written primarily for North American readers. Read more
Book is written primarily for North American readers. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pete.
fly fishing
Bought as a gift,this seems to be quite an informative book for anyone who's just starting to learn the 'art' of fly fishing.
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by L. C. Hodgetts
OK but not great
I think I made the mistake of not reading any reviews as this book is American and not all the items translate well.
Decent read though.
Decent read though.
Published on 10 July 2009 by G. Parker
Good stuff
Bought this as a gift for my Dad who is trying to get back in to fishing. He's chuffed with the book. He tells me it's easy to read and he's been out using the techniques already. Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Peter J. Fleming
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