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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing, Second Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing, Second Edition

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Author: Michael D. Shook
Publisher: Alpha
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 69721

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



Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent, especially for those who have been fly fishing and have struggled with some of the techniques   October 10, 2007
M. T. McNeight (Eatonton, Georgia)
I have fished the Bighorn a number of times with a great guide and found this excellent for not only learning new techniques but also for preparation for future trips.


1 out of 5 stars this book sucks!   October 3, 2007
Christopher Hacker (New Haven, CT)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

the diagrams are terrible. i challange ANYBODY who has never tied a fishing knot before to decipher a single one of the diagrams in this book. the pictures in the section on casting are even worse. UGH! i can't believe i listened to all of these five-star reviews. if you are a visual learner like i am, than please, listen to me when i tell you to AVOID THIS BOOK!


4 out of 5 stars I am an idiot and it helped me!   October 20, 2004
G. King (California)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

This is an awesome book that covers everything one might need to know about flyfishing. I am totally green in this subject and I feel like after reading the book, I have an understanding about the basic principles of the sport. It covers everything from equipment to tying flies, from the basics of casting to detailed information about trout and bass.

One small gripe, however, is that there are a lack of pictures in this book. I am a visual learner and it would greatly help if the book had illustrations of how to fly fish a stream, where the fish hide, and so forth. I found that the Orvis guide was extremely helpful in the illustrations.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!!   July 15, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is an excellent book. I've read a couple others on the market and this is by far the easiest book to understand. This book cuts through all the garbage and tells you exactly what you need to know from what to buy, how to practice, how to choose a fly, and what to do once you've caught that trophy fish.

If you are going to only buy one fly-fishing guide this is by far the best choice.


5 out of 5 stars Great Book - Bad Title   May 7, 2002
5 out of 11 found this review helpful

If you can get by the title, this is a really good book. Follow the instructions and you will catch fish. I refer back to the book all the time.

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