It is with passion and clarity that Dave Whitlock describes trout, salmon, char, and how to fly fish for them. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is a collection of articles spanning Whitlock's career, all of which are essential reading for any fly-fisher. Over the past fifty years, he has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge and written a large number of articles, many of which appeared in Trout magazine and are featured within. Here, Whitlock deftly, accessibly, and thoroughly goes through a vast range of topics, including Insights into the many subspecies of trout, char, and salmon Casting methods for every scenario Drawing out shy fish Types of flies for different waters and situations Accurately imitating food sources And much more! Discover a wealth of information consolidated by an experienced and devoted angler. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is absolutely packed with tried-and-true tips, tactics, and techniques that are presented concisely alongside colorful illustrations by Whitlock himself. This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in angling, whether they are an absolute beginner, or an experienced angler with years under their belts.

The attempt to "match the hatch"--to pair a dry fly perfectly with its natural as the insect emerges--is something every fly fisher hopes to experience. Trout, however, eat all the time and have no intention of waiting for the mayflies to make up their mind. So, while an understanding of dry flies is truly important, the fly fisher who catches fish consistently knows about everything trout like to eat, a menu that includes a wide variety of aquatic species. This book is your essential guide to all the crucial issues: How various flies imitate correctly a variety of food items. How to understand trout feeding patterns and watch the water to spot them. How to identify the important mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, midges, and other aquatic insects, and choose imitations. How to identify forage fish. And how to make proper presentations. Throughout this book, the author's enjoyable black-and-white illustrations
reinforce the discussion and give highly accurate portrayals of what the
angler can expect to see in the field. A full-color section includes size and color charts for many major insects, crustaceans, and forage fish.

The Lyons Press is proud to present The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing, an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike. Brought to you in conjunction with L.L. Bean, America's most trusted name in outdoor apparel, and written by unquestioned experts in the field, this book is divided into four essential parts--General Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Casting, and Fly Tying--and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; bass flies; where to find bass; the eleven habits of highly effective fly casters; the basic four-part cast; the roll cast; the basics of fly tying; types of flies; the top ten most popular and successful fly patterns; and much more. The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is the perfect gift for seasoned anglers looking to improve their skills, novices picking up a fly rod for the first time, and for all those who have ever dreamed of trading in their suits for a pair of waders.

Here is the classic treasury of lore and instruction on how to tie and fish floating flies. Dry flies are perhaps the most beautiful imitations in any angler's fly box, and floating flies offer certainly the most exciting way to fish. Here is a brilliant anthology of dry-fly lore and indispensable angling, tackle selection, and fly-tying advice from some of the most renowned anglers in the world, including: Lefty Kreh, Lee Wulff, Ernest Schwiebert, Nick Lyons, Dave Whitlock, Art Flick, Ed Zern, Charles K. Fox, Mike Migel, Carl Richards, Charles F. Waterman, Roderick Haig-Brown, and many more.

Nymphs are the most versatile imitations in anyone's fly box. Here is a treasury of nymphing lore and tying advice from many renowned fishermen, including: Al McClane, Frank Sawyer, V. S. Hidy, Al Caucci, Bob Nastasi, Poul Jorgensen, Lefty Kreh, Carl Richards, Dave Whitlock, Ed Zern. The contributors address such topics as: The naturals' life cycles, the best imitations, reading water, special casts, nymphs for bass, bluegill, and other fish. No other book combines such a variety of techniques from so many accomplished fishermen. (7 x 10, 272 pages, b&w photos, illustrations) J. Michael Migel also edited The Masters on the Dry Fly and The Stream Conservation Handbook. Leonard M. Wright Jr. was the author of Fishing the Dry Fly as a Living Insect and Fly-Fishing Heresies.

This new all-color and updated edition of the famous L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook is based on the methods time-tested in the Bean Fly Fishing Schools. It covers the basic skill of fly casting and choice and assembly of tackle, as well as tips on safety, an introduction to the foods fish eat (and how to imitate them), a group of recommended fly assortments, and a useful glossary. New chapters include saltwater fish species, ethics and sportsmanship, and fishing from boats and float tubes. The L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook shows that it is easy to use a fly rod skillfully and to tie flies that will catch trout. This book presents fly fishing as a sport that can provide limitless pleasure. (7 X 10, 192 pages, color photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts)

Say "Dave Whitlock," and you don't need to say anything else. His name is included in the pantheon of American fly-fishing writers whose work has changed the way people fish. Whitlock is also known for his unending enthusiasm for teaching anglers new to the sport, for his open-mindedness and inquisitiveness, and for his ability as an illustrator. He is exactly the person to explain how to fly fish for bass.
Fly rodding for largemouth and smallmouth bass can be sheer fun, as both species strike explosively and fight madly. In this all-encompassing handbook, Whitlock introduces and examines angling techniques that will enable anglers at every skill level to catch bass on a fly rod.
There are chapters on the different types of bass and their habitats, choosing tackle, casting and fishing techniques and tactics, innovative flies, how to fish on both lakes and streams, and much more. With a new introduction from the author, this new edition can help expand the fly fisher's horizons beyond trout or take a traditional bass angler and turn him or her into a happy and successful fly rodder.