Desert Island Fly Fishing Books
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009If you are a dedicated fly fisher, it is closed season and you have tied up all the flies that you need then the next best thing is to sit down with a book and read about someone else going fly fishing. I own plenty of “how to” books but personally I find reading about other peoples fly fishing experiences the next best thing to being there myself. I went and had a look at the large collection of books I own and thought which ones would I take with me if I had to spend a long time away from fishing and couldn’t go myself. They are in no particular order and are a few that if you haven’t already read might be of interest.
Wisdom of the Guides- Paul Arnold talks to a number guides based out in the Rocky Mountains about how they approach fly fishing.
Knee Deep In Montana’s Trout Streams- John Holt takes us to some of his favourite fly fishing holes in Montana. V witty.
Hooked- Fly Fishing Through Russia- Fen Montaigne travels Russia with a fly rod. Not just about fishing but also how tough life can be out there.
Confessions of a Fly Fishing Addict- Nick Lyons in his usual amusing style covers many fly fishing topics including fishing chalkstreams.
Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis- Howell Raines uses fly fishing as a metaphor for his life and growing older.
The Earth is Enough- 12 year old Harry Middleton moves in with his grandfather and uncle and learns about life and fly fishing.
Chalkstream Chronicle- Neil Patterson uproots from London and moves to his dream house on a chalkstream.
Splitting Cane- Ed Engle speaks to 16 bamboo rod makers about the hows and whys of rod making.
Cast Again- Jennifer Olsson, Montana guide, recounts days on the river. Shes a college buddy of The Dude too.
Pursuit of Wild Trout- Mike Weaver covers fly fishing in Devon along with a few of his favourite destinantions.
Trout Bum- The first book by John Gierach and his best.
Hope you enjoy!
Pete Tyjas
Main website address: www.devonschoolofflyfishing.com