Welcome to the world of fly fishing. The tools are elegantly simple, the techniques require finesse yet can be quickly mastered, the quarry are almost limitless, the settings are among the wildest and most pristine on the planet. Here, from one of the country's foremost anglers, is the first fly-fishing guide that gives you all you need to know - but not more than you need to know. John Merwin tells you exactly what tackle is essential for success, then presents his step-by-step fly-casting course. With full-color illustrations, he teaches you the five knots no angler can be without. Next, he puts you on the water - whether a trout stream, a bass pond, or a bonefish flat off the Florida Keys - and gives you surefire ways to hook fish your first time out. Fly Fishing: A Trailside Guide includes priceless tips and tactics for catching freshwater and saltwater fish, including trout, bass, striped bass, bonefish, redfish, and more. Brief profiles explain each fish's behavior so you'll know where to find them and how to hook them. Finally, Merwin lists his 27 all-time favorite flies, from classic dry flies to big, flashy saltwater patterns.
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