Description
Buy this book on a Wednesday, and you could be out catching fish on Saturday morning! The Orvis Quick-Start Guide to Fly Fishing is the only book a first-time angler needs to go from zero to catching fish in no time at all. Many people believe that learning to fly-fish is very difficult, but the truth is that, with a little expert instruction, anyone can become a successful fly fisher in a matter of days. Phil Monahan’s just-the-basics approach will teach you what makes fly-fishing so special, exactly what tackle and gear you need for any given fishing situation, how to cast a fly rod, and fundamental fly-fishing techniques that catch fish. Everything is explained simply, clearly, and concisely without a lot of extraneous information, so you’ll have the knowledge and skills to go out on the water with confidence. Important topics include:
- Tackle Selection–Making sure you have the right tools
- Casting–Including step-by-step photos featuring Orvis instructor Pete Kutzer
- Fish Biology and Behavior–Understand the species you’re targeting
- Basic Entomology and Fly Selection–How to identify and imitate the bugs trout eat
- How to Read Water–Learn where fish live in rivers and lakes
- Fly Presentation–How to put all this knowledge together to catch fish
- Warmwater Fly Fishing–A whole chapter on how to catch bass and panfish
Author: Philip Monahan
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 12/2/2025
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45 lbs
Size: 10.91″ H x 8.41″ L x 0.41″ W
ISBN: 9781493036486
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