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***** Fly-Fishing - New Books *****
FFNB-36 Beyond Trout A Flyfishing Guide by Barry Reynolds and John Berrymen 1995, paperback, 150 pages
$16.95
FFNB-75 Castwork
Reflections of Fly Fishing Guides and the American West by Kirk D. Deeter and
Andrew W. Stekette 2002, hardback, Size: 10" x 8", 198 pages $40.00
The Colorado, the Snake, the
Missouri, the Bighorn — each of these great western rivers conjures images of
catching beautiful trout under big open skies. This book is a thoughtful and
candid portrait of 13 of the best fly-fishing guides in the West, offering a
unique view of river life through the eyes of those who live there. From the
South Platte to Henry’s Fork, the rivers and fish these guides know are all
depicted through stunning black and white photography and the guides’ unique
perspectives, capturing the essence of their adventurous lifestyles and
illustrating how men and women can be shaped by the landscapes around them.
FFNB-55 Fishing Small Streams
with a Fly-Rod by Charles R. Meck, 1991, paperback, 196 pages $16.00
FFNB-84 Flashes in the River
The Fly Fishing Images of Arthur Shilstone and Ed Gray1996, hardback, 128 pages,
Size: 12" x 9", 100 color images $35.00
Arthur Shilstone captures the
beauty of American fly fishing through his masterful brushwork, and author Ed
Gray's word images evoke the spirit and essence of the sport. Flashes in the
River is an inspiring and colorful fly fishing journey taken from the brawling
rivers of the mountainous West to the storied streams of the East and all the
hallowed waters in between.
FFNB-56 Flies in the Water,
Fish in the Air: A Personal Introduction to Fly-Fishing by Jim Arnosky 1996,
paperback, 96 pages $13.95
FFNB-19 Fly Fishing by
Turhan Tirana Pub Date May-1997, paperback, 128 pages $12.00
For thousands of years, the art
of sport fishing has fascinated and engaged humankind. To Turhan Tirana, the
noblest form of the sport is fly-fishing, a pursuit that at its best can bring
one close to the meaning of life itself.
In Fly Fishing: A Life in
Mid-Stream, Turhan Tirana reflects upon his remarkable life as a fly-fisherman.
With wit and humor, he shares his most memorable experiences, from catching his
first trout to pursuing the sport in Montana's Yellowstone River and such
far-away places as Macedonia and Slovenia. He describes the trails and rewards
of fishing with a spouse and the pleasure of introducing his children to the
sport. He chronicles the history of fly-fishing, from Dame Juliana Barnes, who
wrote the classic treatise on fly-fishing, to Theodore Gordon, known as the
"father" of fly-fishing to President Herbert Hoover, who said that "all men are
equal before fishes."
Here are tales of fish hooked and
sometimes landed; reports on efforts to save the Atlantic Coast striped bass;
California's cutting-edge wild trout management; and the ongoing rescue of
Montana's Big Blackfoot River.
More than a memoir, Fly Fishing
is a celebration of a timeless sport. This enriching collection of reflections
and essays recalls the simple pleasures of angling and, in so doing, captures
the essence of one man's life. Turhan Tirana began fly fishing as a boy on the
Rapidan River in Virginia's Shenandoah Mountains. Born in Switzerland, raised in
Washington, D.C., he now lives in Connecticut.
FFNB-53 Fly Fishing: A
Trailside Guide by John Merwin1996, paperback, 192 pages $18.95
FFNB-26 Fly Fishing Small Streams by John
Gierach 1989, paperback, 159 pages, 15 black and white photos, 10 line drawings $16.95Small-stream fishing wisdom with
the same insight and pungent humor that has become Gierach's trademark. Advice
on tackle selecting, reading water, and scouting.
FFNB-37 Fly Fishing Through
the Midlife Crisis by Howell Raines 1993, hardback, 352 pages $22.00
FFNB-27 Flyfishing: Tactics on Small Streams by Lou Stevens 1999, paperback, 128 pages, 6 x 9, line drawings $14.95"The topics covered include understanding the stream, tackle, the quarry, fishing tactics, wet and dry flies, and the weather. "
FFNB-60 The Golden Age of Fly-Fishing: The Best of
The Sportsman, 1927-1937 Edited by Ralf Coykendall 1997, hardback, 173 pages
$32.50
FFNB-52 Land of Little Rivers:
A Story in Photos of Catskill Fly Fishing by Austin Francis 1999, hardback,
280 pages $60.00
FFNB-83 The Little Book of Fly
Fishing by Tom Davis 1997, hardback, 112 pages, Size: 5.5" x 5.5", over 100
color photos $14.95
With great wit and a selection of
memorable full-color photos, The Little Book of Fly Fishing investigates the
world of fly fishing that most anglers are familiar with - not the flawless
ideal presented in the pages of the monthly glossies. On these waters the big
ones frequently get away, the fly is more likely to catch bushes, and slippery,
moss-covered rocks land a fly fisher in the drink.
FFNB-51 Fly Fishing, Outside Adventure Travel: by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. 2001, paperback, 206 pages
$21.95
Introducing a unique series of
international sport/travel guides: your favorite sports, Outside's top picks of
the greatest places on earth to pursue them. Each guide is an invitation to take
your first steps toward an active vacation of exploration.
Chase the biggest trout in the
world from Montana and Labrador all the way to Chile and New Zealand. Wade
Caribbean flats from the Bahamas and Mexico to Belize and Venezuela. Explore
America's own undiscovered saltwater backcountry in Texas and Florida. Discover
the challenge of bluewater fly fishing in Costa Rica and on Midway in the middle
of the Pacific. And search out fly-rod adventure in far-flung corners of the
world from Alaska and Siberia to Tierra del Fuego. Full-color photographs and
illustrations throughout.
E. Donnall Thomas Jr. writes
about fly fishing for a number of magazines, including Sports Afield, Gray's
Sporting Journal, and Alaska. His ten previous books include Whitefish Can't
Jump and Dream Fish and Road Trips.
FFNB-39 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fly-Fishing
by Silvio Calabi 1993, paperback, 336 pages $19.95
FFNB-81 Seasons of the Bighorn An Angler’s
Year by George Kelly 1997, hardback, 128 pages, Size: 10" x 8", Images: 170
color photos $29.50
Why is the Bighorn River in
southern Montana considered among the finest trout rivers in North America?
Certainly the sheer number of trout is a strong criterion. But trout fishing is
not merely a numbers game, and those who know and love this river claim that the
Bighorn casts a dazzling spell. The Bighorn, the first in our "Great American
Rivers" series, reveals the special magic of the Bighorn through the insightful
text of resident angler/writer George Kelly and the gripping action and scenic
photography of Barry and Cathy Beck. Kelly's narrative takes the reader through
the four seasons of the Bighorn, providing comprehensive fly fishing and hatches
information for the angler. A skilled naturalist, the author also interweaves a
lyrical discussion of the flora and fauna within the seasonal text.
FFNB-79 Seasons of the
Yellowstone An Angler’s Year by Kim Leighton 1998, hardback, 128 pages, Size:
10" x 8", Images: 160 color photos $29.50
The nation's longest undammed
river, the Yellowstone has flowed for generations as a symbol of wildness, one
of America's last untamed rivers and most popular trout destinations in the
nation. Seasons of the Yellowstone captures the spirit of the mighty Yellowstone
along its breathtaking 690-mile course. Author and longtime flyfishing outfitter
Kim Leighton unveils the Yellowstone's rich history and details its seasonal
secrets as a magnificent trout fishery. Award-winning photographer Denver
Bryan's action, wildlife and scenic images, including dramatic aerial and
underwater photographs, provide the exciting visual complement to the insightful
text.
FFNB-80 Shadows on the Flats
the saltwater images of Chet Reneson and Ed Gray hardback, Size: 12" x 9", 128
pages; 100 color images $35.00
Chet Reneson and Ed Gray have
been exploring the Bahamas, both separately and together, for 30 years. Each of
them has gone there for complementary visions and neither has ever gone there
without a fly rod. Both link a common passion for fly fishing on the Bahamian
flats with an affinity for the islands and their inhabitants in a visual and
written celebration.
FFNB-24 Slack Line Strategies
for Fly Fishing by John Judy 1994, hardback, 196 pages, 59 black and white
photos, Illustrations: 31 drawings $19.95
"In any definition of fly
fishing, there has to be room to explore and to discover new ways of doing
things. For me new knowledge is at the heart and soul of fly fishing." - John
Judy, from Slack Line Strategies for Fly Fishing
While many fly fishermen cherish
the thrill of straight line power casting, a growing number of fishing experts
are discovering that slack line casting is what really catches fish. In Slack
Line Strategies for Fly Fishing, John Judy makes the case for slack line casting
as an invaluable approach to fly fishing that all anglers can use to improve
their chances of success. The book covers the basics, such as rod selection and
water current pattern identification, as well as advanced strategies, such as
how to locate and land the elusive steelhead. Filled with expert information,
this entertaining book of instruction and example is an innovative addition to
the fly fishermen's library.
FFNB-87 Tideline Captians, Fly-Fishing, and the American Coast by Kirk D.
Deeter, Andrew W. Steketee and Marco Lorenzetti 2004, hardback, 192 pages, Size:
10" x 8", Images: 200 duotone photographs $40.00
Combining narrative essays and
luminous black & white images, Tideline is a revealing look at the working soul
of American saltwater fishing. Authors Kirk Deeter and Andrew Steketee traveled
the intercoastal waterways from Cape Cod to San Diego with photographer Marco
Lorenzetti to create a uniquely illustrative work on the lives of nine
sportfishing captains, as well as the remarkable fish and seascapes that fuel
the imagination. Tideline is, at once, an entertaining, enlightening, and honest
look at the diversity of the sea’s human and natural life. From the solitude and
serenity of the flats to the spirited adventure and adrenaline of blue water,
this book captures the rugged and beautiful stories of fish and men.
Look Inside the Book; 
FFNB-23 Trailside Guide: Fly
Fishing by John Merwin 1996, plastic back, 192 pages $17.95
Smart, instructive, and
beautifully designed, every book in the Trailside Guide series contains the
essential information readers need to master outdoor activities and have fun in
the process.
Norton proudly reissues these
best-selling guides with fully revised "Sources & Resources" sections (including
where to find the Web sites, gear, services, books, clubs, and organizations
that make for foolproof outings); updates to reflect the latest in gear
technology, wilderness medicine, and first aid; and advances in techniques.
You can take it with you:
Trailside Guides are designed to be used on the trail. Their handy size makes
them easy to take along on outdoor adventures.
Picture this: Trailside Guides
show you how it's done. Each book has more than 100 color photographs and dozens
of informative, full-color technical illustrations you'll refer to again and
again.
Buying Guide: Each Guide has all
the information readers need to make informed decisions about what gear is
available, and what they should buy.
Step-by-step: Tutorials take
readers through every aspect of a given outdoor activity. Each Guide covers
planning and preparing for a trip, getting in shape, technique, safety, and
first-aid tips, and how to have more fun along the way!
Easy to use: Trailside Guides
provide information quickly. Every book contains detailed illustrations,
information-packed sidebars, and a complete index and bibliography.
Technique tips: Any physical
activity is more fun when it's done right. Trailside Guides are written by
experts and contain lucid explanations that help the reader quickly achieve
proficiency.
It's a big world out there. Get
into it with the Trailside Guides. Color photographs and drawings throughout.
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