Casting & General Fly Fishing Technique Books

The best-selling beginner's guide! Laced with hundreds of illustrations which are as entertaining and humorous as they are instructional. This book covers everything the neophyte needs to know. 8.5x11 inches, 48 pages.

Only $7.99

One of our best selling books! A step-by-step "how-to" guide on how you can become an expert flyfisher. Everything you need to know from equipment, casting, fly selection, fishing techniques, reading the water, and much more. B/w photos & illustrations; 7x10 inches, 246 pgs.

Only $24.99

Thoroughly updated, contains all the info the beginner & intermediate fly fisher needs: casting, presentation, tactics, fly selection, knots, latest equip & more. Full color t/out, Illus; 8.5x11 inches, 256 pgs.

Only $24.99

Everything from basic tackle and fly tying techniques to hooking and playing fish in stream, lake and saltwater is covered in this easy-to-read reference. Other topics include rod and reel selection, the well-outfitted angler and basic and advanced casting techniques. 255 how-to drawings; 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.

Only $14.99

A comprehensive introduction to the sport of fly fishing. Topics include Fly Reel Types & Selection, Fly Line Types and Usage, Leaders, Knots, Hooks, Food Sources and corresponding Fly Patterns, Rise Forms, Fishing Strategies, and Fly Casting among other topics. Waterproof. B/w drawings; 3x4 inches, 28 pgs.

Only $12.99

The best-selling beginner's guide! Laced with hundreds of illustrations which are as entertaining and humorous as they are instructional. This book covers everything the neophyte needs to know. 8.5x11 inches, 48 pages.

Only $7.99

Based on the methods tested in the Bean Fly Fishing Schools it covers the basic skills of fly casting, choice & assembly of tackle, tips on safety, an introduction to the foods fish eat, & a group of recommended fly assortments. New chapters include saltwater fish species, ethics & sportsmanship, boats & float tubes. Full-color, 200 photos & illus; 7x10 inches, 192 pgs.

Only $18.99

Go to fly-fishing school with this concise, full-color guide of proven techniques aimed at the beginner. A good introduction to this fascinating, rapidly growing sport. 6x9 inches, 160 pgs.

Only $15.99

A practical, experience based guide that is ideal for casters of all skill levels. In windy conditions, Spey casting provides a level of safety. Using leverage of the two hands to form the cast is less stressful on the arms & shoulders making it ideal for those who have experienced a loss of strength. All color; 12x9 inches, 80 pgs.

Only $22.99

One of our best selling books! A step-by-step "how-to" guide on how you can become an expert flyfisher. Everything you need to know from equipment, casting, fly selection, fishing techniques, reading the water, and much more. B/w photos & illustrations; 7x10 inches, 246 pgs.

Only $19.99

Straightforward, expert instruction on a variety of crafts, hobbies, & sports. Selecting the rod, reel, line, leader, & flies to fill the trout fly box with step-by-step photos & instructions on the forward cast, sidearm cast, roll cast, & slack-line cast & includes 6 knots you need to know. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow format. 180 color photos, 56 illus; 8.5x11 inches, 96 pgs.

Only $19.99

Neophytes get tips for picking the right rods, reels, and other equipment. Covers the most common flyfishing casts, plus how to catch freshwater fish like trout and pike, saltwater fish like bass and tarpon, and big-game fish like marlin and tuna. Illus; 7x9 inches, 384 pgs.

Only $21.99

Casting with a two-handed rod in the style that dates back to mid-1800s Scotland is no easy challenge. It’s now popular for all types of fishing, especially when obstructions block the backcast & for all kinds of fish - trout, striped bass, salmon, & steelhead. Switch cast, single spey, double spey, snake roll, snap T, & devon switch; discusses the differences between traditional & modern techniques; recommends right rods & lines. Forward by Thomas McGuane. 210 color photos, 66 line drawings; 8.5x11 inches, 256 pgs.

Only $49.99

Mel is a gifted teacher and a skilled caster. In this book he'll stand beside you and guide you through the basics, work with you on more advanced skills or help eliminate problem areas. Excellent photo sequences demonstrate the techniques. 125 B/w photos, 26 illus; 8x11 inches, 144 pgs.

Only $21.99

This delightfully written and illustrated book gives basic information useful for all trout fly fishers, including: a history, proper clothing, miscellaneous necessities, rods, reels, lines, knots, casting techniques, trout food, best flies, reading water, tactics, safety, trout descriptions, catch and release and conservation. B/w illustrations; 8.5x11 inches, 96 pgs.

Only $12.99

Everything the master has ever written about the sport of fly fishing, all in one place. A must-have for all anglers. Includes: selection of rod, line, & leader for fresh & salt water; basic casting, casting in salt water, solving casting problems, advanced casting; approaching fish & presenting flies; techniques for trout, salmon, bass, panfish, stripers, bluefish, sharks, tarpon, bonefish, & more; fly design & selection; fishing in rivers & lakes, inshore & offshore, in mangrove backwaters, & on the open sea. B&W photos & illus.; 8.5x11 inches, 464 pgs.

Only $24.99

Insight into a wealth of fishing experience from one of the most well-known fly fishers in the sport today. Covers gear & tackle, fly selection, casting, setting the hook, playing & releasing the fish, float fishing. 59 color photos, 8 illus; 6x9 inches, 136 pgs.

Only $24.99