Fly Fishing for Saltwater's Finest: How to Catch the 10 Best Sport Fish at Premier Inshore Sites

The thrill of a large fish attacking an expertly presented fly is one of the most highly treasured experiences in fly fishing. But in order to coax that prized saltwater fish to take your fly, you need to master the steps leading up to the hook set.

Fly Fishing for Saltwater’s Finest describes everything you need to know to enjoy the best fly fishing has to offer, including which flies to present to each fish, what water conditions to look for, and how to tie the right fly for each species. The authors draw on over 100 years of experience to share their nine favorite fishing destinations along the Atlantic coast to catch the 10 most popular saltwater fish:

• Striped Bass • Permit

• Bonito • Bonefish

• Bluefish • Tarpon

• Weakfish • Snook

• False Albacore • Redfish

Though these techniques can be used to catch saltwater fish anywhere, by the time you’re finished you’ll want to take a chapter from the book and head straight for the coast to feel the exhilaration for yourself.

John N. Cole has spent the last 65 years fishing this nation’s saltwaters. He has worked to raise awareness of the environment and various species of fish and was previously named Outdoor Life’s Conservationist of the Year. Currently a freelance writer for Outdoor Life and Fly Fishing in Saltwaters, Cole has served as editor of the Maine Times and Director of the National Audubon Society. Cole has written 18 books on fishing, birds, and house construction. He currently resides with his wife Jean in Brunswick, Maine.

Brad Burns has a deep love for saltwater fly fishing, with 40 years of experience in the sport. With an expertise in fishing equipment, Burns has published several articles on tackle, rods, and flies in such notable publications as Field and Stream, Fly Rod and Reel, Saltwater Sportsman, and Fly Fishing in Saltwaters. He has also published the highly successful Fly Fishing for Striped Bass Handbook for LL Bean. A national board member of the Coastal Conservation Association, he and his wife June live in Falmouth, Maine.