The Vermont Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe
Sequel to the author's new book, The Waters Between Us (Lyons, March, 2021), about growing up loving the woods and fields and streams of his native Massachusetts and wanting since boyhood to live like a mountain man in the woods. Having acquired a forest cabin in the course of the first book, There's a Porcupine in my Outhouse details his further ......
John Gierach is a highly trusted and trustable opinion-maker in fly-fishing. People take what he says to the bank. While most of Gierach's writing is essay-style and reflective, here he gets down to the nitty-gritty: how he ties his favorite flies and why he thinks they work so well for him. There is, thus, an instant reader connection: "Gierach's ......
A detailed guide to fly-fishing destinations in the Rocky Mountains, many of which can only be reached by foot or on horseback, this book includes discussions on necessary gear AND strategies. The actual destinations are explored in depth. 33 color illustrations.
Laced with fishing stories and a guest appearance or two from the inimitable A.K. Best, Gierach's book offers advice on tackle selection, reading water, casting technique, and small-stream scouting. Photos and drawings.
This illustrated guide describes how to catch every kind of freshwater fish. Presented in an easy-to-use format, the tips and techniques offered will hopefully increase the chances of success whether you are a novice or a seasoned angler.
Locations, Hatches, Flies, and Seasonal Strategies
The Farmington River is one of the Northeast's premier fishes, providing year-round opportunities to catch trout in a wide range of water types, from tumbling pocketwater to placid pools. In this comprehensive guide, local angler Steve Culton shares his secrets from a lifetime of fishing this hallowed water.
Imposters is a collection of 20 original essays based around important fly patterns. Each essay includes a black and white illustration of the fly or a fishing scene, followed by detailed recipes for the patterns covered in each essay. The author's stories are based on his fishing experiences around the world and have a compelling blend of ......
Southern Appalachia has its own vibrant and dynamic fishing culture, distinct from other regions of the United States-one that combines the contemplative nature of fly fishing with a focus on Southern Appalachian ecology, folklore, and storytelling. For the first time, Neil Norman uncovers the hidden history of Southern Appalachian fly fishing ......
