An end to Roderick L. Haig-Brown's "seasons" cycle, Fisherman's Summer is a book that can be read again and again, for both knowledge and pleasure. In this installment, he focuses again on the rivers of his native British Co...
The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots: A ...
Joseph B. HealyAnyone who has spent time on the water knows that fishing success comes down to effective connections-the angler must first ensure that the knot connections throughout the fishing line are sound and appropriate for the task at hand. A...
Evergreens: A Collection of Maine Out...
John HolyokeThere is nothing that outdoors columnist John Holyoke loves more than a good story. In his first book, Evergreens, Holyoke shares a curated collection of his favorite essays featuring people who are passionate about the outdoors, as w...
The South Branch and Upper Potomac Ri...
Bruce IngramTake a trip down one of America's most historic rivers with this complete guide to paddling and fishing the South Branch and Upper Potomac Rivers, which covers the water between the Smoke Hole Canyon on the South Branch in West Virgi...
Fishing the Finger Lakes: A Complete ...
J. Michael KellyThe lakes and tributaries of New York State's famed Finger Lakes are home to some of the finest freshwater fishing in the Northeast, with salmon, trout, bass, muskellunge, walleye and many other species targeted by anglers from shore,...
101 Favorite Nymph and Wet Flies: His...
David KlausmeyerAn invaluable reference for beginning and experienced fly tyers alike.101 Favorite Nymph and Wet Flies is the latest from acclaimed writer David Klausmeyer to complement his recent volume, 101 Favorite Dry Flies. Whether you are a beg...
Rookie No More: The Flyfishing Novice...
Cecilia "Pudge" KleinkaufRookie No More is a lifesaver for novice fly fishers who are struggling with unanswered questions about various aspects of the sport that they have undertaken. Compiled from hundreds of questions that guide and instructor Pudge Kleink...
From the highly acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts comes a collection of alternately playful and exquisite essays borne of a lifetime spent fishing. The forty pieces in The Longest Silence—including seven co...
Fish, Frogs, and Fireflies: Growing u...
Robert U. MontgomeryIn Fish, Frogs, and Fireflies: Growing Up with Nature, award-winning outdoors writer Robert Montgomery and 13 friends explore what and how we learn about life from the everyday miracles of nature. Each story celebrates the tangible an...
Why We Fish: Reel Wisdom From Real Fi...
Robert U. MontgomeryWhy do we fish? Most fishermen (and women) don't stop to analyze why we love fishing. We're too busy planning our next trip or daydreaming about the fish that got away. We hook fish; they hook us. It's that simple. Yet, the subject ...
Wade Fishing the Rappahannock River o...
Steve MooreTo catch fish, you need to know where to fish2015 edition updates regulations and deletes access points no longer usable.The Rappahannock River is home to some of the biggest, meanest smallmouth bass in Virginia. These cantankerous b...
Incredible--And True!--Fishing Storie...
Shaun MoreyOver 33 million people fish in this country. They went on over 455 million fishing trips and spent more than $41 billion on fishing expenses. And what's almost as good as going fishing? Hearing, telling, and swapping great fish storie...
Surfcasting Block Island and Cuttyhun...
D. J. MullerHere is a detailed guide to two legendary surfcasting destinations, home to some of the best striped-bass angling in the world. Block Island, just off the coast of Rhode Island, boasts a rich variety of surfcasting venues, from sand b...
Notley's Ultimate Guide...Saltwater F...
Larry V. NotleyWith 30 years of experience, Larry Notley really knows how to teach knots and rigs in simple, user-friendly text and illustrations. And now the best selling author has turned his attention to saltwater. This book is useful to both b...
The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, L...
Lindsey PhilpottMaster every fishing knot you'll ever need.When you're fishing, there's nothing more frustrating than letting a poorly tied knot cost you the catch of the day. Knot expert Lindsey Philpott has written a guide to save anglers everywher...
The American Fisherman: How Our Natio...
Willie RobertsonNew York Times Bestseller • "A celebration of sport fishing in America, its history, locales, and impact." — New York Times Book Review An essential book for everyone who loves casting a line into our nation's waters,...
The Orvis Guide to Leaders, Knots, an...
Tom RosenbauerEvery fly fisher knows how crucial leader construction and knot tying are. But with continual changes in line technology, what served as effective leader and tippet connections a decade ago might not be optimal now. By updating the or...
Fishing the Great Lakes of New York: ...
Spider RybaakLakes Erie and Ontario, their tributaries, and the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River together create the magical flow of New York's north shore and the greatest freshwater fishery on the planet. The region boasts fish ...
Wide and Deep: Tales and Recollection...
Randy SpencerThere is little about the remote town Grand Lake Stream, in eastern Maine, and its surrounding lakes that Randy Spencer doesn't know like the back of his hand. Spencer, a Master Maine Guide, has learned from the best, and has enough e...
Written on Water: Characters and Myst...
Randy Spencer"These dispatches from a remote corner of Maine are a delight to read. Randy Spencer's characters-fishing guides, junk dealers, small-town sheriffs, pot growers, boat builders and trappers, to name just a few-are as pungent as sp...
Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing: A Pr...
Joel SpringA thorough introduction to an increasingly popular fishing sport.Did you know that kayak fishing has shot up in popularity over the past few years? Americans take more than 38 million kayak fishing trips every year. While most outdoor...
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Fly Fish...
John SymondsImprove your angling skills with this comprehensive guide for beginners and experts alike A licensed guide in the UK, John Symonds fishes with anglers of all talent levels, from rank beginners to experienced old-timers. He has see...
How to Think Like a Fish: And Other L...
Jeremy WadeThe defining part of this story, I think—the part that made the real difference—is the time I spent looking into the water, letting my mind drift, as I tried to think like a fish…What brings the big fish is an artfu...
The Common Angler: A Celebration of F...
Jack WollitzThe Common Angler taps into the passion that simmers in the souls of anglers and celebrates the primordial connection of people to fish and fishing. Author Jack Wollitz set out to explain the “why” behind the fact that so...
Crunch and Des: Classic Stories of Sa...
Philip WyliePhilip Wylie's enthralling tales of saltwater fishing have been entertaining readers of the Saturday Evening Post since 1939. Captain Crunch Adams, skipper of the charter boat Poseidon, and his friend and partner Des Smith adventure h...