{"product_id":"fly-fishing-for-dummies-isbn-9781119685906","title":"Fly Fishing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHook up with the fly-fishing guide that’s a keeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome say successful fly fishing requires supreme athleticism, a surgeon’s delicate touch, and the serene spirit of a Zen master. But forget the hype: The updated edition of \u003ci\u003eFly Fishing for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows that all you need to get the hang of this enjoyable sport are the right tools, a disciplined technique, and a positive attitude. Whether you’re an old salt or dipping your toes in for the first time, you’ll find everything you need to learn, improve, and keep your casting sharp and fresh!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLongtime fishing writer Peter Kaminsky wades right in, taking you from choosing a rod and tying flies all the way through to staying dry with the right wardrobe and cooking up a delicious catch. You’ll also find out how you can get by with just 20 flies, a half dozen casts, and three knots. And, if you want to plunge deeper into the sport, he suggests some bucket-list destination rivers and streams to keep you agreeably hooked and learning for life—proving that the father of fishing writers Izaak Walton was right when, three centuries ago, he said: “No life is so pleasant and happy as that of a well-governed angler.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy your quarry—from rainbow trout to fashionable “glamour” fish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the best rod, reel, and gear for success—including the smartest tech\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow where to fish (land or sea) and how to read the water\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow visual examples to sharpen your casting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever your fly-fishing aims or skill level, the proven advice and 150+ illustrations in this friendly guide are your path to a lifetime of happy and productive trips: Don’t let it be the one that got away!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Basics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What Every Fly Rodder Needs to Know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a Fish? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do I know it’s a fish? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does a fish want out of life? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing versus Angling 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Learn? Who Do I Ask? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParents 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriends 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFly shops 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuides 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchools 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline: My inbox runneth over 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Things I Wish Somebody Had Told Me about When I Started 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBad vibrations 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying to do more than you really can 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShadows of evil 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Budweiser hat 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dog Ate My Homework (Or Why You Need a License) 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Choosing a Rod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of a Fly Rod 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo, butt seriously 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou have to cast your way 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Jobs of a Rod 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen bigger is better (and when it isn’t) 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine weight and rod weight: The bottom line 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe long and short of it 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealistically speaking 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere the action is 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Rod for All Seasons 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrout 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBass, pike, and light saltwater 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeavy saltwater: Tarpon, sharks, and other monsters 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching the rod to the fish 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave rod, will travel 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRod Care 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe finicky about ferrules 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a rod case 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot getting stuck 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting unstuck 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe last word 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Reels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMFP (Maximum Fishing Pleasure) and the Balanced Outfit 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFly Reels 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does a fly reel do? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ABCs of arbors 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKind of a drag 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your tools to stop the fish (Hint: Your hand is a piece of tackle, too) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is a Reel Like a New Business? 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe seated 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe full-figured reel 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Your Reels 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike the dentist says, rinse often 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t forget to oil 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Between the Rod and the Fish: Hooks, Lines, Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Fly Lines 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs weight good or bad? 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes color count? 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaper tips 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSink or swim 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThreading your fly line 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Leaders 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching your leader to your fly 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat tippet should I tie? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow strong does the leader need to be? 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything You Need to Know about Hooks 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen bigger is smaller 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet to the point! 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnhooking yourself 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet rid of your barbs 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat Sinking Feeling 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Comes After the Tippet? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTie one on 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHopper dropper: A true life saver 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Fish and the Flies 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Trout and the Bugs They Love (Plus Some Non-Bugs Too)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Short, Happy Life of the Mayfly: Swim, Eat, Fly, Mate, Die 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the beginning 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry-fly time: The big show 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinners: The happy ending and then kaput! 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet wet! 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet net! 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Nymph Basics 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrawlers 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClingers 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurrowers 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwimmers 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the Rings 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadhunting 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergers: Trout candy 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinners: After the fun is done 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t ignore the small stuff 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaddis Flies: Not Sexy, but They Work 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStone Flies: The Biggest Bugs 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalmon flies: The greatest hatch 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasshoppers: Trout Candy 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeetles, ants, and other terrestrials 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig fish eat little fish 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Mayflies (And Why Trout Love Them)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Big (Or Small) is a Mayfly? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Quill Gordon: As Unpredictable as the Weather 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hendrickson: When the Fishing Gets Serious 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarch Brown: Big Enough to Care About 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Drake: The B52 of Mayflies 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePale Morning Dun: All Summer Long 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrico: Major Snack Food 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCallibaetis: Banker’s Hours 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiant Michigan Caddis: The Champ 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue Winged Olive: Always There 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsonychia: Fast and Furious 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Fly Tying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Many Flies Do I Need? 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy dry? 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWets came first 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNymphs: Unseen but invaluable 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreamers: More than a mouthful 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Even Dozen 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Prince Nymph 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Comparadun 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Elk Hair Caddis 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Parachute Adams 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ausable Wulff 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Griffith’s Gnat 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRusty Spinner 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZebra Midge 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chernobyl Ant: All in the nuclear family 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Clouser Minnow 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Woolly Bugger 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Muddler Minnow 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Which Fly Should I Use? 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoll Your Own? 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools of the trade 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTying your first fly, a wooly bugger 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTying a dry fly 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTying a Comparadun 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTying a Nymph 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Help Online 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Freshwater Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrout 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe champ: Brown trout 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh jumpers: Rainbow trout 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSentimental favorite: Brookies 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cutthroat 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLakers: Big Macks 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacific Salmon 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtlantic Salmon 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasses 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLargemouth 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmallmouth: The gamest fish 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePike (“And the Winner of the Mean and Ugly Contest is ”) 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorthern pike 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuskellunge 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePickerel 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFun with Panfish 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatfish 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShad: The Poor Man’s Salmon 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarp 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGolden Dorado 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: The Beautiful Black Bass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmallmouth and Largemouth 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I need a special rod for bassing? 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t be shy 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMainstays of the Bass Diet 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMayflies: Not just for trout anymore 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDamselflies: Big and crunchy 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDragonflies: Bassing’s B-1 bomber 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrickets and grasshoppers: Always good, by Jiminy 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHellgrammites: Helluva meal 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeeches: Finally, something good about these slimers! 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrayfish: If you don’t eat them yourself 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrogs: The bass cookies 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSculpins: Little big head 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShiners: A classic bait 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMice: A bonus 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat Bass Destinations 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Everglades: Often overlooked, but nearly perfect 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe St Johns: Fishing with eagles 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ozarks: U-pik-it 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLake Superior, Lake Michigan: Some very Great Lakes 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe St Lawrence River: A lotta water 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers: A good connection 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Susquehanna River: Birthplace of the Clouser Minnow 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New River: Not so new 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlabama’s statewide bassin’ 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Snake River and the Columbia River: The great Northwest 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuetico Provincial Park: The boundary waters 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown east: Ayuppp, pretty fayah fishin’ 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAny farm pond 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGolf courses: No clubs required 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat Bass Flies 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopping bugs: My favorite 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Clouser Minnow 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWooly Bugger 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig-headed deer-hair flies 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Deceiver: I’m a believer 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gamechanger: It ain’t the meat; it’s the motion 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Saltwater Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Saltwater Fishing Tips 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing in 360 degrees 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding what rod to use 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe trout strike: A big mistake 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriped Bass: A Silver Treasure 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluefish: Tough Guys 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalse Albacore: The Fall Classic 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeakfish and Speckled Trout: Brothers in Angling 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedfish: A Cook’s Tale 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluke: Flat and Fun 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarlin: Fly Fishing’s Mt Everest 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluefin Tuna: Big, Fast, and Gorgeous 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInshore Grand Slam 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonefish: Gray lightning 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePermit: As if 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnook: No schnook 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarpon: The silver king 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiant trevally: Gangsta of the flats 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Saltwater Baits and Flies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeafood: Major Saltwater Bait 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSand eels: Not reely eels 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilversides: Ocean-going French fries 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnchovy: Not just for pizza 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBunker: All in the baitfish family 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCinder worms: On the moon tides 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaolo worm: Small bait, monster fish 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMud crab: A white sand standout 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShrimp: A great go-to bait 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMullet: Good in the gullet 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat Saltwater Fly Types 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrazy Charlie: A very sane choice 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Surf Candy: The name says it all 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnake fly: Eels and then some 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA crab fly: It fairly screams “eat me” 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLefty’s Deceiver: A true friend 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Clouser: Still the champ 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Crease fly 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Fly Fishing Essentials 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Casting and Presentation: The Heart of the Game\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Keys to Success 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming: Not just for comedians 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your loop tight 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding the rod correctly 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Forward Cast 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOkay — I tried what you said; what did I do wrong? 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat am I looking for? 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t be in a hurry 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow what? Preparing to catch an actual fish! 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reach cast 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Other Useful Casts 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe roll cast 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe backcast 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe steeple cast 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a headwind 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAiming for distance 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe double haul 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Spey cast: Where have you been my whole life? 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrag: It’s a major drag 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding to Your Casting Arsenal 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe backhand: A great tool 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pile cast: Lotsa loops 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBouncing under a limb 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMending: A must-learn technique 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a dry fly dry (or at least floating) 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalse casting: The awful truth 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuarter casting: A great old-timer 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a stripping basket and the two-hand retrieve 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFish Near, Then Far 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing the clock 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the boat clock 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Time and Place\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting in the Zone 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with the flow 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLakes and reservoirs 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalt water 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Time is Now 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood times 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the barometer’s moving, rent a movie or clean your closet 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Real guys fish at night” 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo Matter When or Where You Fish, Remember This 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep a cool head 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo slow 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe quiet, please 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay out of sight 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe chill 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWading 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThy rod and thy staff 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThy friend, too 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t do what fish do 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack(ass)wards, please 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you fall 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Catching and (Often) Releasing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Should I Strike? 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifters and Strippers 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrout: Be firm but gentle 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalmon: A different tune 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBass, pike, muskies: Gangsta style 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalt water: Stay down! 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFish On! (Now What Do I Do?!) 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fight 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour rod is your best weapon 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp from the reel 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe line helps too 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reel thing 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeads up! 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the current 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning for cover 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What a jump! Hey! What happened?” 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRod up, reel down (pumping a fish) 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the fish 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight tackle takes longer 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanding or Boating the Fish 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I use a net? 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo kill or not to kill 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore you catch and release 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating a fish properly 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevive and release 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatch, quickly shoot a photo, and release 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: The Fly Fishing Wardrobe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake It Off! 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Well-Dressed Fly Rodder 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDress like Robin Hood (green tights optional) 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the lid on 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t forget your face 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaders: A Necessity 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGloves: The Hot and Cold of It 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVest or Pack? 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacks that pack the right stuff 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother option: Lanyard 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSunglasses: Function, Not Fashion 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Knots: A Few Will Do \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief Vocabulary of Knots 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fisherman’s Knot 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Surgeon’s Knot 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Perfection Loop 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Good-to-Know Knots 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Orvis Knot 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLefty’s Loop 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine to reel 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining fat line to skinny line or wire 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Cooking Your Catch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect Poaching, I Promise 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoached Fish 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePan Roasting for Crisp Skin 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrispy Skin Fillet 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrying Fish to Crunchy Perfection 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattered Fish 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Fish in a Salt Crust for Great Presentation 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalt-Baked Big Fish and Vegetables with Fresh Salsa 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTossing Whole Fish on the Grill 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrilled Whole Fish 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Great Trout Streams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Upper Delaware: New York and Pennsylvania 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHenry’s Fork: Idaho 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Missouri: Montana 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Yellowstone: Wyoming and Montana 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe South Platte River: Colorado 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Deschutes: Oregon 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFall River: California 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Au Sable: Michigan 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe White River: Arkansas 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe South Holston: Tennessee 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Trout and Salmon Bucket-List Destinations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArgentina 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChile 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Zealand 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIceland 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlaska 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kola Peninsula 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBritish Columbia 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pyrenees, Spain 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngland: Fly Fishing’s Home Court 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlovenia and Balkans 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Saltwater Bucket-List Destinations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Florida Keys: More Than Margaritaville 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLands of the Maya: The Yucatan and Belize 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bahamas 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuba, Sí 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKiritimati: That’s Christmas Island to You 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Seychelles: Far Away, and That’s Good 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMontauk: A Frenzy of Fish (and Fishermen) 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Outer Bank 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Orleans: Reds in Bluesville 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCabo San Lucas: Bigger Game 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Eleven Good Reads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe Wrote He Fished It Was Good 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Modern Master 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Beginning 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime and Place 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFly Fishing’s Ground Zero 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrout Are the Best Reason for Many Things 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuide Wars 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Latitude Attitude 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Way It Was 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMadness? 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