Beginner Fly Fishing Books   Books about Fly fishing basics, for beginners, dummies, novices, and learners from L.L. Bean, Orvis and others about equipment, rods, flies, and techniques.

Fly Fishing Books for Beginners and Novices

We've found a great collection of America's favorite books on fly fishing for beginners, novices, and anyone who still needs to learn the basics. Fly fishing guides from Orvis and L.L. Bean, introductions to the sport from grand old masters like Tom McNally, and complete fly-fisherman manuals.

For books about intermediate and advanced Fly Fishing Techniques, Flies and Nymphs, Stream and Lake Fly Fishing, and Collections of Fly Fishing Literature, see our Fly Fishing Techniques and How-To Books page. You can learn more about Fly Fishing in your location or state from the books on our North American Fly Fishing Books page.

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by Chris Hansen; 2002; spiral bound 128pp 1589230671

...Learn the basics of fly fishing. -Tips on how to cast and the top 10 fly patterns...

reviewed: "Excellent starter book




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by Peter Kaminsky; 1998; paperback; 384pp; isbn 076455073X

For those of you who have never held a fly rod, you will find enough information here to get you started. You won’t be forced to discover everything all at once. If you’re already a fly rodder, you’ll find plenty of tips and techniques that you can turn to right away without going through the basics all over again.



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by Tom McNally ; 1997 paperback; 354pp; isbn 0070456380
...a combination primer-encyclopedia that is indeed a fairly complete book--and without sacrificing depth for breadth... explains the differences between dry flies, nymphs, and wet flies, and how to approach these very different forms of fly-fishing. Insect hatches, stream tactics, and more advanced strategies are also detailed




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by Brent Curtice; 2003; 88pp; 1571882987

A basic guide for the beginning fly-fsher, this book covers; techniques, equipment, insects, trout species, fly patterns, knots, hot spots, and much more.



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by John Van Vliet; 1996 paperback; 144pp; isbn 0865731004

reviewed:"New to fly fishing? Read this book!,   
As a newcomer to fly fishing I had many questions about what gear I needed. This book provides the answers quickly. This book is well written by a seasoned veteran and it's a quick read.


 
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by Dave Whitlock; 1996; spiral bound 192pp 1558214372
"The beginner could not find a better guide."--Fly Fisherman

reviewed: "Excellent Book to Start Your Fly Fishing


 
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by Tom Rosenbauer; 2007; 288pp; isbn 1592288189

Now for the first time in full color, The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide appears in a completely revised and updated edition that solidifies its place as the flagship title of the Orvis books. A best-selling, fully illustrated, and comprehensive book, this large-format volume has been required reading for every angler for the past two decades.



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by Dana Rikimaru; 1999; 160pp; isbn 0071581855

reviewed:""A must for women starting out in the sport   As a new member of the fly-fishing community I was looking for a book that would shed some light on the world I was entering. I found this book to be very helpful and informative... The book is filled with great tips and stories, as well as many appropriate illustrations. I lent this book to a friend, an avid fly fisherwoman, and she was very impressed with the comprehensive content of the book."



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by Dana Rikimaru; 1999; 160pp; isbn 0071581855

reviewed:  A great place to start along with your first cast!,
"Joan Wulff's flyfishing book is the perfect beginning to a long relationship with flyfishing. My husband bought me this book in 1991, and I have referred to it ever since. It's refreshingly written from a women's perspective. All the basics are here: casting, wading, flyrod selection and line differences, clothing recommendations, understanding insects and the various types of fish and flyfishing both fresh and salt water..."



 

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