Fishing Books & Charts

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...

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...

The amazing resurgence of the East Coast's premier saltwater gamefish has sent hundreds of thousands of anglers in search of their fathers' and grandfathers' favorite quarry: the magnificent striped bass. But the best tools and techniques have changed...

What defines a small stream? For Dave Hughes, it's not size but 'that sense of intimacy' you get when you can observe the whole stream and 'feel that you're a large and integral part of it'. Hughes draws on his years of experience to teach you everything...

There's nothing like the satisfaction of bringing home freshly caught fish or magnificent wild game. With the help of this cookbook, that satisfaction will reach everyone who's lucky enough to join you for the meal. Cooking Fish & Game offers almost...

I know how to cast, I know my knots, and I can tell a dry from a wet fly. What next? This pocket guide shows the fly fisher where to cast, why, and what kind of fly to use. It can be studied prior to a fishing trip or used in the water.Streamers, nymphs,...

Fundamentals for the beginning fly fisher including tips on rod and reel selection, tackle and tying techniques, basic and advanced casting methods, and more. Paperback Tackle and technique for taking trout Reading the water Handbook of hatches Tactics...

You've come to fish at the right time, selected the correct lure, made the perfect presentation, and the fish of your lifetime has taken your offering. Your chances for fighting and landing it are now as strong as the weakest link in the line between...

Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders collects forty of John Gierach's finest essays on fishing from six of his books. Like all his writing, these essays are seasoned by a keen sense of observation and a deep knowledge and love of fishing lore, leavened by a...

This guidebook with basic seaman knots and fancy rope work is great for Boy Scouts and boaters alike. A wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Clear step-by-step instructions will help the reader learn how to tie all the essential boating knots. ...

This book includes chapters on rigging and presentation, the best lures and flies, fishing the flats and estuaries, finding and targeting large fish, and boat electronics written by a master angler who has helped anglers land 1 fish of 60 pounds; 14 fish...

Although the concept of 'matching the hatch' has been central to flyfishing for 150 years, it has been used almost exclusively for dry flyfishing. With their book Common Nymphs of Eastern North America: A Primer for Flyfishers and Flytiers, Caleb...

Intensive look at trolling for stripers and blues, the most effective and widespread method for catching fish from boats. The author is one of the best-known fishing authorities on the east coast. Paperback 176 pages Dimensions: 8.9"H x 6.1"W ISBN:...

Here is a complete, fully illustrated guide to catching striped bass (rockfish), written by a seasoned pro. Paperback 256 pages Dimensions: 9"H x 6"W ISBN: 9781580801058

This pocket-sized book is helpful, instructive, easy to understand, and will help you bring more of your catch to the net. The author includes parts of your line; IGFA line test; tippet to fly size chart; knot-tying tips; terminology; knot applications;...

Many people are intimidated by the subtleties of fly casting, the myriad of flies, and the fine points of entomology, all of which make up the sport of fly fishing. Getting started does require a set of skills and knowledge about casting, fly selection,...

Earth Sky + Water® laminated FoldingGuides™ provide instant access to just what you need to know! 54 species commonly found in both warm and cold water lakes and streams Includes preferred bait and edibility index for each species, as well as...