The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists: Life is short. Catch more fish.

If you want practical and helpful, this fly fishing book is it. "The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists" is the ultimate book of fly fishing hacks. Easy to digest. And easy to implement. Full of helpful tips. Full of all the things you wish a fly fishing mentor would say to you. Gently. And in a fun, encouraging way. Steve and Dave are the list-meisters. They've got a list for everything. From how to fish spring creeks to "7 Basic Facts about Mayflies" to "11 Reasons You're Not Catching Fish." This light-hearted book is like a bag of potato chips. You reach in and grab a handful. And then another. And then another. You won't put the book down until you’ve consumed perhaps 2,000 calories. Whoops! Newbie fly fishers will find answers to their frustrations in learning the sport. Veteran fly fishers may discover a new fly fishing hack or insight to help improve their craft. Ultimately, the book is perfect for someone who wants a shortcut. It is the ideal gift for the person who has always wanted to try fly fishing. If you know everything there is to know about how to fly fish, this book is not for you. Most likely, though, you don't know it all. There's always another trick to learn or new way to think about the art and skill of fly fishing. Steve and Dave give you the basics while also offering up the fresh insight or helpful tip.

Dave Goetz is president of CZ Strategy (czstrategy.com), a strategic marketing agency in the Chicago area. He is the author of "Death by Suburb: How to Keep the Suburbs from Killing Your Soul" (HarperOne) and "Native Tongue: Translating Your Message into the Language of Prospects" (Big Snowy Media). Steve Mathewson is pastor of CrossLife Evangelical Free Church in Libertyville, IL. He is the author of "The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative" (Baker) and "Risen: 50 Reasons Why the Resurrection Changed Everything" (Baker).