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"John Gierach, âthe voice of the common anglerâ (The Wall Street Journal) and member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, brings his sharp sense of humor and keen eye for observation to the fishing life and, for that matter, life in general. John Gierach is known for his witty, trenchant observations about fly-fishing. In A Fly Rod of Your Own, Gierach once again takes us into his world and scrutinizes the art of fly-fishing. He travels to...
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"A tribute and practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler. Each chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few individuals have the visual acuity required to catch the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats, or the patience to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, 'the fish of a thousand casts,' in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins travels to one fishing paradise...
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The best places and times to fish, and detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patterns with recipes. Local guides, outfitters, and other experts discuss techniques and tackle, including Pat Dorsey, John Barr, Will Sands, Steve Henderson, Bill Edrington, Larry Kingery, Jackson Streit, Ed Engle, and more.
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In the late 1970s and early 1980s, something unique happened in the quiet little town on the west coast of Florida known as Homosassa. The best fly anglers in the world--Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte, Ted Williams, Tom Evans, Billy Pate and others--all gathered together to chase the same Holy Grail--the world record for the world's most glamorous and sought-after fly rod species, the tarpon. The anglers would meet each morning for breakfast. They would compete...
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In fly fishing, it's not the time of day, a hatch of insects, or the character of the water. It's the season. From spring and summer through fall and winter, changes in weather dictate changes in approach. Understanding the seasonal variations of fishing strategy is necessary for any angler, and this is the first-ever guidebook to tackle the subject.
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From the majestic San Juan Mountains to the wide-open expanses of the San Luis Valley, few fishing areas rival the pristine beauty, diversity and solitude of southern Colorado's rivers and trout streams. This guide thoroughly explores the region's watersheds: the Conejos, Rio Grande, San Juan, Piedra, Los Pios, Animas and Dolores, as well as the still waters of high mountain areas. Included are: ? Detailed maps of the region and each watershed ? Area...
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"Based on [the author]s own experiences as a young man, the books two novellas and short story are set in the small towns and mountains of western Montana. It is a world populated with drunks, loggers, card sharks, and whores, but also one rich in the pleasures of fly-fishing, logging, cribbage, and family. By turns raunchy and elegiac, these superb tales express, in [the author]s own words, 'a little of the love I have for the earth as it goes by.'y--...
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"Illuminated by Water is a book about the author's own decades-long passion for fly fishing and how it has shaped the way he sees and thinks about the natural world. That passion is shared and made legible here, not just for other anglers, but for those who have never yet cast a line in the water. Why is it that catching fish--or even thinking about catching fish--can be so thrilling, so captivating? Why is it that time spent beside water can be imprinted...
14) Wicked eddies
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Fly fishing is dangerous? River ranger Mandy Tanner had no idea until days before a huge tournament in Salida, Colorado. True, the Arkansas River can be a man-eater, but the rapids weren't responsible for driving a hatchet into the neck of would-be competitor Howie Abbott--a secretive man who may have been cheating. While casting about for suspects, Mandy seeks clues from Abbott's family members, including her best friend, bartender Cynthia Abbott....
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Fly fishers of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at year-round fly fishing opportunities in Colorado. More than two years in the making, this DVD is packed with action and spectacular scenery. Each monthly entry is filled with exciting video of recommended destinations, specific fishing techniques and proven fly patterns.--DVD Container.
16) The River Why
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Leaving behind a madcap, fishing-obsessed family, Gus embarks on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery along his beloved Oregon rivers. What he unexpectedly finds is man's wanton destruction of nature and a burning desire to commit himself to its preservation. The River Why is a tale that gives a contemporary voice to the concerns and hopes of all living things on this beautiful, watery planet. It is the story of one man's search for meaning,...
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Here is a complete, down-to-earth, and highly practical introduction to the exciting sport of fly fishing. All the important elements and types of fly fishing are presented. Whether you want a complete basic course in fly fishing or simply to refresh yourself on special aspects of the sport, this guide will prove invaluable.
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Flyfishing in scenic and remote mountain waters is a special kind of fishing, explored in depth by veteran fly fisher John Gierach. Along with Fly Fishing Small Streams (0811722902), this guide, Gierach's first book, now in print with Stackpole Books, explains how to find the best waters and how to fish them to the best advantage.