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 Idiot’s 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
Michael D. Shook, a seasoned fly fisherman and writer, has spent the last several years in Colorado working as a fly-fishing guide, writing fly-fishing guide books, tying flies, and building custom fly rods. His love of fly fishing has taken him all around the United States, throughout Mexico’s Yucatan and Baja peninsulas, and all the way to Kenya and Thailand.