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The sport of fly fishing is constantly changing - fish are getting tougher to catch on many streams, tools and tackle are improving, and new materials are being introduced into the fly-tying world that can help you create more-effective patterns. As...

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...

Find the knot you need for every situation with 50 Knots for Every Adventure. It includes two lengths of rope so you can practice tying knots. Be prepared for your next escapade with this handy guide to the world of knots. Included are all the essential...

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...

Essential Knots is a practical, colorful, and easy-to-use guide to knots: how to tie them, when to use them, and why a specific knot is the perfect choice to make. Clear and concise step-by-step instructions are completely illustrated with precise...

Every angler should have a set of these little cards (3.5" x 2.25") in their tackle box or fishing vest! These five waterproof plastic cards are attached together with brass grommet and include descriptive text and an illustration. Knots include: ...

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...

Tony Lolli has assembled the best original patterns from working flyfishing guides around the country and the world. There are 101 flies for trout, steelhead, salmon and many other saltwater and warm water species. These patterns were created by pros who...

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...

Earth Sky + Water® laminated FoldingGuides™ provide instant access to just what you need to know! 58 species commonly found inshore, nearshore, and in blue offshore waters Includes preferred bait and edibility index for each species, as well as...