- Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Imprint Unknown; 1 edition (22 Sep 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0028629531
- ISBN-13: 978-0028629537
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.5 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 775,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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:
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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:
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am an intermediate Fly Fisher but I still learned loads from this book. It is written very well and is clear and concise.
My only problem with it is that I enjoyed it so much I found myself reading 100's of pages at a time and then wanting to go and try things - difficult in February and very cold :-)
My only problem with it is that I enjoyed it so much I found myself reading 100's of pages at a time and then wanting to go and try things - difficult in February and very cold :-)
10 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book has it all. It's packed with information on equipment, essentials, techniques, and even on the water tactics. The book that we should all start with and learn the basics from. A truely informative and down to earth book for begginers.
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
What to buy, how to tie, which fly... it's all here!
2 Jan 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the perfect book for those of us who marvel at the art of fly-fishing but are too scared to try it. Shook will help you decide what equipment to buy and what is really needed. He explains the basics of how to find the fish, and once you do... how to bring 'em in. The science of understanding the flies and their lifecycle and how it relates to catching fish is simplified for us beginners. All the best knots are explained and adequately illustrated. This is a great book for the beginner fly-fisherman.
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Great field reference
30 May 2001
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Many fly fishing "manuals" focus on the "art" of fly fishing as opposed to the purpose - TO CATCH FISH. This book is for the fisherman who wants to CATCH fish and not worry about how he/she looks standing in a stream laying out the perfect roll cast. Best of all, for me, it is a great field manual I keep in my truck when I do get out a few times per year...I can barely remember how to tie my shoes and the illustrated knots in the book are right there at my fingertips.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Buy This Book First -- Save Lots of Money!
16 July 2001
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the best basic overview of fly fishing on the market today. It's fun to read, wonderfully illustrated, and very helpful.
I recommend it to all my fly fishing friends as a good buy. With this book in your library, you'll reduce needed shelf space and save tons of money to spend on gadgets and gear.
Trust me on this one. The others just don't measure up. Get it, read it, and enjoy hooking up with loads of fish.
And, by the way -- be sure to always practice "catch and release". Leave the waters full for others. Thank you kindly.
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