Fly Fishing Techniques Books and Collections Books about Fly fishing instruction, how-to, hatches, nymphs and nymphing, bass, trout, steelhead, salmon fly fishing, from John Gierach, Rich Osthoff, Dave Hughes, Lefty Kreh and other fly fishing authors.
Fly Fishing Books - Techniques, How-To's & Collections
Fly fishing book groups on this page:
| Intermediate & Advanced How-To | Dry Flies, Wet Flies, Hatches & Nymphs | Stream & River Fly Fishing |
| Fly Fishing for Bass, Panfish & Pike | Fly Fishing for Trout, Salmon, Steelhead |
These are America's favorite fishing books on fly fishing "How-to" books about presentation, hatches, and tactics. Trout species related titles that cover the natural science of trout fishing, along with beautiful fine art drawings. And, of course, no list of Trout Fishing books would be complete without essays and article collections by the likes of John Gierach, James Prosek, and Dave Hughes, along with others.
Use the list above to look up your favorite fly fishing subject. You can learn more about Fly Fishing in your location or state from the books on our North American Fly Fishing Books page. Novices and beginners will find help in our collection of Beginner Fly Fishing Books.
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Intermediate & Advanced How-To, Instruction Fly Fishing Books
by Ed Engle; 2005; paperback; 163pp; isbn 0811701247
reviewed: "STUNNING
The best book i have read about flyfishing. A must have.
by Lloyd Gonzales; 2005; paperback; 236pp; isbn 0811732207
reviewed:"Great Book,
Without a doubt one of the most interesting fly fishing/tying books I've read in ages. To fish successfully even as more fishermen push in on our "secret" spots, we need to change our strategies.
by Larry V. Notley; 1999; paperback; 32pp; isbn 1571881832
reviewed: "Keep it with you,
This is a handy booklet to keep in your flyfishing equipment.
This is a handy booklet to keep in your flyfishing equipment.
by Macauley Lord ; 2007; paperback; 160pp; isbn 1592282911
Now updated, the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a very easy, clear, step-by-step guide for developing an outstanding fly cast. Based on the winning methods of the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Schools, this book teaches you how to adapt to the dynamics of casting and comprehend the equipment in order to build up dependable skills.
by Macauley Lord; 2006; 352pp; isbn 159228891X
The publication is packed with instruction and pictures to supplement learning.
Lefty Kreh's Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing: Everything Anglers Need to Know by the World's Foremost Fly-Fishing Expert (Paperback)
by Lefty Kreh ; 2006; paperback; 424pp; isbn 1592282385
"If you are looking for one source that will help you master this most elegant--and baffling--of all the fishing sports, here it is."--Field & Stream
by Tom Rosenbauer; 2005 paperback; 256pp; isbn 1592285848
reviewed: "illustrated manual on all aspects of fly fishing
The visual elements of color photos of fishermen, flies, and fishes, and detailed illustrations of fly-fishing techniques discussed in many of the 34 chapters by expert fly fishermen make this fishing manual particularly informative as well as attractive...
Books about Fly Fishing Hatches, Wet Flies, Dry Flies, & Nymphs
by Rich Osthoff; 2006; paperback; 178pp; isbn 081173255X
reviewed: " Best and most complete book on nymphing
...gives the most relevant and complete account of nymphing as a true sport that I've read. He relates how to rig a fly line for the various strategies an angler can employ.
by Gary LaFontaine ; 1994; paperback; 240pp; isbn 0941130983
Hailed as a classic almost as soon as it came out in the early 1980s, this combination of entomology and fly-fishing instruction puts a small insect--the caddis fly--under the microscope to help anglers get big results on the water.
reviewed: "Detail, detail, detail! No substitute for this book!,
...It has a place in every fly fisher's library. Buy the book...
by Gary LaFontaine; 2002; 320pp; isbn 1585744387
"Massive, brilliant, beautiful--it's a book for every serious fly fisherman." --Paul Dodds
reviewed: "An enormously valuable book destined to become a CLASSIC,
If you have every stood in a stream and puzzled what fly to choose ... than read The Dry Fly. If you have ever thought why a fly that worked so well yesterday, or last week or last year now draws a blank ... read The Dry Fly...
reviewed: "An enormously valuable book destined to become a CLASSIC,
If you have every stood in a stream and puzzled what fly to choose ... than read The Dry Fly. If you have ever thought why a fly that worked so well yesterday, or last week or last year now draws a blank ... read The Dry Fly...
by Thomas Ames ; 2005; paperback; 144pp; isbn 0881506753
"His bigger-than-life studies of mayflies, caddisflies, and other waterborne insects, captured in extraordinary detail, allow you see them as never before. Fly tyers will appreciate them as models for their imitations...
reviewed: "This is a book that belongs in every advanced fly fishing/tying library
"the photos of common mayflies, caddis and stoneflies are outstanding. The text is anecdotal and interesting,
reviewed: "This is a book that belongs in every advanced fly fishing/tying library
"the photos of common mayflies, caddis and stoneflies are outstanding. The text is anecdotal and interesting,
by Dick Sternberg; 1996; paperback 112pp; isbn 0865731012
reviewed: "A perfect first book
"an excellent first book for the soon to be fly fishing addict. Clear, concise and extremely well illustrated,...
"an excellent first book for the soon to be fly fishing addict. Clear, concise and extremely well illustrated,...
Handbook of Hatches: An Introductory Guide to the Foods Trout Eat, and the Most Effective Flies to Match Them
by Dave Hughes; 1987; paperback 192pp; isbn 081172087X
reviewed: "Applicable Entomology, Outstanding...the book i've been looking for. As a freshwater fly fisherman, I've been looking for a book that offers an applicable approach to matching the hatch. This book succeeded.
by Jim Schollmeyer; 1997; paperback; 196pp; isbn 1571881093
reviewed: "Extremely well done!,
I found this book to be a tremendously informative "quick look" guide that cross references natural and artificial flies on western streams. Its text and color photos are excellent guides to both stream and stillwater entomology."
I found this book to be a tremendously informative "quick look" guide that cross references natural and artificial flies on western streams. Its text and color photos are excellent guides to both stream and stillwater entomology."
Hatches II: A Complete Guide to the Hatches of North American Trout Streams (Hatches II) (Hardcover)
by Al Caucci; 2004; 376pp; isbn 1592283225
HATCHES is one of the most informative works of its genre. Its authors have a remarkable ability to succinctly explain the technical aspects of aquatic entomology, but more important the book is unique for its original observations on trout stream insects and their limitations--practical information that we can all put to use." --A.J. McClane
reviewed: "If you flyfish and/or tie flies this is book is a must,
reviewed: "If you flyfish and/or tie flies this is book is a must,
by Malcolm Knopp; 2001; paperback; 388pp; isbn 1585744379
"The fly-fishing world has a new bible on mayflies."--Graham Marsh
reviewed: "A classic in the making
Having this volume on your shelf along with Caddisflies is a great start to building a serious angler's scientific library.
reviewed: "A classic in the making
Having this volume on your shelf along with Caddisflies is a great start to building a serious angler's scientific library.
by Ted Fauceglia; 2005; paperback; 192pp; isbn 0811701271
Everything on Eastern and Midwestern mayfly hatches, from the most outstanding photographs of every stage to descriptions and common and Latin names and pattern information, is included in this comprehensive book.
reviewed: "Spectacular photography
this is a perfect gift for a maniacal fly fisherman, the kind of guy that checks out the spiderwebs by the side of the creek to see what bugs have been hatching...
reviewed: "Spectacular photography
this is a perfect gift for a maniacal fly fisherman, the kind of guy that checks out the spiderwebs by the side of the creek to see what bugs have been hatching...
by Rich Osthoff; 2001; paperback 144pp; isbn 0811731529
reviewed:"instantly helpful, A flyfisher of more than 20 years, I found this book instantly useable and productive. It convinced me to practice and adopt methods I'd previously avoided and have since been catching larger fish on a fly, particularly on small water, than ever before. "
by Rick Hafele; 2006 paperback; 178pp; isbn 0811701697
reviewed: "nymph fishing rivers and streams
one of the best books i've read on the subject, pictures are wonderful and help explain quite a bit, dvd included as well...Very easy to read and informative on techniques as well.."
one of the best books i've read on the subject, pictures are wonderful and help explain quite a bit, dvd included as well...Very easy to read and informative on techniques as well.."
by Larry Tullis; 2001; paperback; 152pp; isbn 158574266X
reviewed: Everything you need to know
"This book contains everything you need to know about nymphing. The author has been on the water for years and has an observant and analytical mind, and he can write clearly.
"This book contains everything you need to know about nymphing. The author has been on the water for years and has an observant and analytical mind, and he can write clearly.
by Dave Hughes; 1995; paperback; 240pp; isbn 0811718689
With three decades of fishing experience and coursework in aquatic entymology, plus leading workshops across the country and writing four books on fly fishing tactics, Hughes (Fly Fishing Basics, Stackpole, 1994) here does what he values in others: instructs and enthuses.
reviewed: "Excellent reference...
reviewed: "Excellent reference...
Stream & River Fly Fishing Books
by John Gierach; 1989; paperback; 159pp; isbn 0811722902
reviewed: "GIERACH KNOWS HIS SMALL STREAM STUFF!,
All I do is fish small streams and this book rules. Anyone who doesn't think so isn't really a small stream person, but someone posing as a fly fisherman while it's a fad. I've been fishing small streams since I could walk and he has hit the heart of the subject perfectly. The book is perfectly balanced with humor,good stories and tons of practical and accurate advice-this is by far his best book-and the best book on the subject-PERIOD!BUY IT!!!!"
All I do is fish small streams and this book rules. Anyone who doesn't think so isn't really a small stream person, but someone posing as a fly fisherman while it's a fad. I've been fishing small streams since I could walk and he has hit the heart of the subject perfectly. The book is perfectly balanced with humor,good stories and tons of practical and accurate advice-this is by far his best book-and the best book on the subject-PERIOD!BUY IT!!!!"
For more books about Fly Fishing streams and rivers, see our Famous Rivers and Fly Fishing Places section in the Fly Fishing Places, States, Locations book page.
Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Fishing for Pike, Panfish
by Roxanne Wilson; 1999; paperback; 151pp; isbn 157188176X
reviewed: "THIS IS ONE YOU WILL WANT TO OWN
This work is an absolute joy to read and putter through. The writing is concise and is quite appropriate and helpful to the long time chaser of Bluegills as well as those just getting started..."
reviewed: A great addition to the fly fishing library
"This is an excellent book on bluegill fly fishing..."
by Dick Stewart; 2004 paperback; 96pp; isbn 159228308X
Flies for Bass & Panfish is far and away the most comprehensive guide to the bass and panfish flies currently being used on North American waters. Many experienced fly fishermen and guides from all parts of the United States have contributed to this large, contemporary reference.
by Barry Reynolds; 2004; paperback; 256pp; isbn 1555662919
This book not only covers fly-fishing for pike, but gets to the core of pike behavior. Barry does an excellent job of explaining what pike are doing when and why.
reviewed: "A Must Read for Any Pike Angler
...The great thing about this book is that Barry explains how he uses each type of fly and when to use specific types of flies..."
by Barry Reynolds; 1993; paperback; 160pp; isbn 1555661130
Barry Reynolds and John Berryman use a seasonal approach to teach you everything you need to know to catch northerns, tigers, and muskies on a fly. There are chapters on pike gear, favorite pike flies, fishing for trophy pike, and planning a trip to Canada, the pike angler’s mecca.
reviewed: "Muskie or Musky - great fish on the fly rod,
...Very worthwhile reading before a day on the water with a good guide."
Fly Fishing Books for Trout, Salmon, Steelhead
by Dec Hogan; 2006; paperback; 320pp; isbn 0974642711
reviewed: "A marvelous book by a true sportsman ... This is an incredible book that in simple and understandable wording outlines the sport of flyfishing. As a complete novice to flyfishing, by reading Dec's book, I learned about various types of flies, how to cast, types of casts, body movement needed to complete the cast, the steps of the perfect cast..."
by Chris Francis ; 1997 paperback; 87pp; isbn 1571880631
Author Chris Francis presents his own obsession as a primer for others who would like to learn more about these magnificent predators-
by Dave Hughes; 2000; paperback; 92pp; isbn 0811727483
323 color photos 1 drawing 8 x 11
* How to tie the 31 most effective trout patterns and selected variations-more than
200 recipes in all
* Step-by-step color photos and fishing notes "Essential Trout Flies will help you assemble, in just two fly boxes, the flies you need to catch trout anywhere.
by John Gierach; 2002; paperback; 192pp; isbn 1585746118
reviewed: "This man thinks about flies
It's hard to sit still long enough to read this book. Every few pages has me up out of my seat--what am I doing reading, when I could be at the vise creating? Gierach offers several ideas in this book that I've tried and like (Now, what will I do with all those Wooly Buggers tied the old way?)..."
by Dave Hughes; 1988; paperback 223pp; isbn 0811722635
A comprehensive sourcebook for finding trout in all types of water. Covers stream structure, trout foods, and effective flies for riffles, runs, pools, flats, and other water types in small creeks, average trout streams, and large trout rivers.
by Matt Supinski ; 2001 paperback; 156pp; isbn 1571882197
Matt shares all you need to become a better steelhead fly fisherman, including: steelhead biology and habitat; reading and mastering the waters where they thrive; steelhead habits; techniques for all four seasons; effective presentations; tackle; plus best fly styles, casting tips,
by Trey Combs; 1999; paperback; 512pp; isbn 155821903X
Combs's authority is augmented by that of 16 local contributors to form a tributary system of steelheading techniques and fly patterns. The large format--a practicality for flytiers overlooked in many volumes--and elegant page design showcase both text and color plates. The core of this regional angling book is the distilled, strange charm of fly-fishing in a uniquely North American style.
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