Simple Fly Fishing: Techniques for Tenkara and Rod and Reel

by Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, and Mauro Mazzo

James Prosek (Illustrator) and Russell Chatham (Foreword)

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Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. The wisdom in this book comes from a simpler time, when the premise was: the more you know, the less you need. It teaches the reader how to discover where the fish are, at what depth, and what they are feeding on. Then it describes the techniques needed to present a fly at that depth, make it look lifelike, and hook the fish. With chapters on wet flies, nymphs, and dry flies, its authors employ both the tenkara rod as well as regular fly fishing gear to cover all the bases. Illustrated by renowned fish artist James Prosek, with inspiring photographs and stories throughout, Simple Fly Fishing reveals the secrets and the soul of this captivating sport. Winner, Guidebooks, Banff Mountain Book Competition 2014
  • ISBN10 1938340280
  • ISBN13 9781938340284
  • Publish Date 15 April 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Patagonia
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 144
  • Language English