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If mariners understand the signs nature provides, they can prepare for weather downturns and find refuge before the situation becomes serious. This pocket guide is designed to give paddlers, boaters, and sailors a quick reference that will help them make...

Brook trout are native in the Eastern United States and were the most important fly rod gamefish for early anglers, until they were supplanted by nonnative brown and rainbow trout. Today, brook trout are indicators of cold, clean water and healthy...

The Orvis Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is a grand tour of the world of fly-fishing strategies and techniques, from Orvis's world-famous team of experts and advisors. In large format with rich and helpful color photos and drawings, the book covers...

Striped bass, or simply Atripers, are a premier saltwater sportfish that can grow to over 50 pounds and swim in giant schools that will churn the surface of the water to a froth as they feed on baitfish, creating heart-pumping, fast-paced fly fishing...

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...

Maine has the most diverse fly fishing opportunities in New England and is a popular destination for anglers seeking trout, landlocked salmon, striped bass, and a host of other game fish. This guide to the state’s best fly fishing covers rivers...

The coastal waters of Massachusetts and Cape Cod offer some of the finest saltwater fishing in the United States, attracting legions of anglers in pursuit of striped bass, bluefish, fluke and other species. Here is a thorough, detailed guide to fishing...

Streamers, and hair wing versions called bucktails, are versatile patterns that can be fished anywhere whether targeting landlocked salmon on a pristine Rangeley region Maine lake, largemouth bass swimming among the lily pads in a tepid southern farm...

Maine angling expert, Bob Mallard, showcases flies that work well on Maine waters and pays tribute to the region he knows so well. Though not a tying manual, each fly is featured in a spread that includes a large, easy-to-see image, recipe and tying...

There are nearly 1,000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone, and identifying them can sometimes be a daunting task. In fact, in just the twenty years since publication of the first edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes,...

Author Lou Zambello has fished for and guided anglers after wild trophy brook trout for decades. He has spent years deciphering seasonal migration patterns, aquatic life cycles, and weather events impacting brookie behavior. He s tested different flies...

This essential book on fly tying will teach anyone how to tie flies. All the important techniques are illustrated with color photographs, from starting the thread on the hook to whip finishing. The book lays the basic ground work by fully explainng...

The Total Fishing Manual has been updated and expanded for 2017, with new expert information on everything the modern fisherman needs to know - from picking the right gear and kitting out your boat, to the best techniques and tactics for seeking,...

This compact yet comprehensive guide includes all the essential fishing information that novices and lifelong fisherman need, from the best lures and flies to hints for landing a wide range of fresh- and saltwater species. Paperback Gear guide: Get...

The owners of New Jersey's famed Shore Catch Guide Service reveal the secrets that make them among the most successful charter fishing captains in the area. Drawing on almost a century of combined saltwater fishing experience, the authors reveal some...

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide is the best-selling book for fly anglers. Whether you're a soon-to-be fly fisher looking for the right book to get you started or you're reasonably proficient at the sport and need a refresher course on tying knots for...

Field & Stream Magazine called this essential book, "the longtime bible of knots and knot tying." New lines and leaders, new knots and new nomenclature required a completely new book, and this is the full-color successor, a book that all owners of...

Provides all the information to improve your catch rate in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. Whether your target is landlocked or migratory Atlantic salmon, striped or smallmouth bass, brook trout, or even rainbow & brown trout,...

Sometimes the best fly is a simple one! Whether you're a beginner looking to get started with tying or an expert looking to get back to the basics, these simple wet flies, nymphs, dry flies, and streamers will often catch fish as well as - if not better...

The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back 2,000 years, focusing on milestone flies; from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting-edge materials. Among the countless fly patterns...