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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing, Second Edition |  | Author: Michael D. Shook
Publisher: Alpha
Category: Book
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 72023
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 416
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.3 x 1
ISBN: 1592573126
Dewey Decimal Number: 799.124
EAN: 9781592573127
ASIN: 1592573126
Publication Date: March 2005
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Product Description
A revised and expanded edition that will hook fishing enthusiasts. From understanding how to "read" fish to devising strategies for stream, river, and dam fishing to creating and casting flies, the updated Complete Idiots Guide to Fly Fishing offers both beginning and seasoned fishing buffs a comprehensive overview of this specialized sport.
Photographs, illustrations, and detailed instructions on casting and fly tying technique
Updated coverage of technology and equipment including rods, reels, and line materials
Tips on preparing for a fly fishing trip
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 What to buy, how to tie, which fly... it's all here! January 2, 2000
hooked on fly-fishing (Rockford, Illinois)
52 out of 52 found this review helpful
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.
Great field reference May 30, 2001
Vstrom (Mckinney, TX United States)
41 out of 42 found this review helpful
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.
Buy This Book First -- Save Lots of Money! July 16, 2001
Dr. Thomas H. Martin (Arkansas -- United States)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
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.
This is a great buy for beginners and intermediates October 19, 1999
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
I've been fly fishing my whole life and I still enjoyed this book. The author Michael Shook also wrote fly fishing guides which I've used extensively. Shook has written more than just a "how to" book. He explains the rationale behind his choice of material, technique and equipment choices.
Concise--everything you need to know to get started. October 19, 1999
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
Finally a book on fly fishing that makes this crazy scientific sport easy to understand. It answered questions that I've always been too emarrassed to ask.
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