Fly Fishing for Dummies

Fly Fishing for Dummies
by Peter Kaminsky

Fly Fishing for Dummies
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Author: Peter Kaminsky
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-04-17
ISBN: 076455073X
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: For Dummies

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Book Review: A great place to start learning the art of flyfishing
Summary: 5 Stars

Since I was technical editor for this book, I may not be a completely unbiased reviewer--but I really do think Peter Kaminsky's book is a great place to start learning the art of flyfishing. The book is comprehensive,very clearly organized and written in an amusing, informal style that helps to de-mystify flyfishing. Peter also went out of his way to give warmwater flyfishing and saltwater flyfishing the space they deserve--so this book isn't just about trout and salmon. The information here will prepare you for tarpon in Belize, redfish in the Gulf, blues in Rhode Island or bass and sunnies in your local farm pond. I've been teaching flyfishing and flycasting for years and I now recommend this book to all of my students.

Summary of Fly Fishing for Dummies

If you believe what you read, fly fishing requires the touch of a surgeon and the spirit of a Zen master. Forget about what you?ve heard about f ly fishing in the past, if you really want to learn how to fly fish all you need are the right tools, proper technique, and a positive attitude. With these essential elements you can begin to enjoy the sport of fly fishing in no time.

For those of you who have never held a fly rod, you will find enough information here to get you started. You won?t be forced to discover everything all at once. If you?re already a fly rodder, you?ll find plenty of tips and techniques that you can turn to right away without going through the basics all over again. And if you?re a master angler, you will find this book a handy reference for all kinds of questions.

Fly Fishing For Dummies explores the fun and fundamentals of fly fishing?from tying flies to reeling in your catch. Whether you?re a novice or a veteran angler, here you? 8217;ll find all the tips and tricks for choosing the right kind of gear; how and where to catch freshwater and saltwater fish; visual examples of the art of casting; and how to read the water, wade, cast, and (finally) land yourself a whopper. You?ll also find out how to:

  • Identify the best fish to fly fish for?from rainbow trout to black marlin
  • Improve your catch and release techniques
  • Continue your education through recommended references and online resources
  • Choose the right rod, reel, and gear to land the fish you are after
  • Master all the casting styles you?ll ever need
  • Tie your own flies or choose pre-made ones proven to get results
With over 150 illustrations and proven advice, Fly Fishing For Dummies is a great primer on fly fishing?s essential elements.
For the unschooled, fly-fishing can appear impossibly difficult and otherworldly, the province of tweedy sportsmen with enough time and money to look credible on the water. But as Peter Kaminsky explains in the opening chapter, this graceful method of catching fish doesn't require "the touch of a surgeon, the body mechanics of Tiger Woods, and the spirit of a Zen master." What it does require is a little dedication and good instruction--and Fly Fishing for Dummies delivers on the latter. This crash-course tutorial removes the mystery with chapters on gear, flies, casting, and fishing strategies. There's even a chapter on some of the great North American trout rivers. And the tone is far from tweedy, with plenty of good humor and trivia mixed into the excellent info. --Langdon Cook, Sports & Outdoors editor

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