the Book Mailer strives to select the newest, most requested titles, along with innovative, unique tools and materials. For the soul purpose of enriching your fly-fishing pleasure. Only an extraordinary person would purposely risk being outsmarted by a creature often less than twelve inches long, over and over again. —Janna Bailek the Book Mailer (fine fly fishing books since 1981) PO Box 1273, Helena, MT 59624 www.thebookmailer.com * [email protected]* 406-443-1888 | 2012 Newsletter | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- see page 4 for more details 1 —SPECIAL FEATURE— 1 ~ T est-Drive 50 Fishing Films~ just $1 with a book or dvd purchase -ALSO- 10% off coupon with each Sampler DVD [[[ “Spring Creek is everything a fishing book should be ... It has been called Lyons's masterpiece.” —Craig Nova [[[ 20th Anniversary Edition
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the Book Mailer strives to select the newest, most requested titles, along with innovative,
unique tools and materials. For the soul purpose of enriching your fly-fishing pleasure.
Only an extraordinary personwould purposely risk
being outsmarted by a creatureoften less than twelve inches long,
over and over again.—Janna Bailek
the Book Mailer (fine fly fishing books since 1981)
just $1 with a book or dvd purchase-alSo- 10% off coupon with each Sampler DVD
[[[“Spring Creek is everything a fishing book should be
... It has been called Lyons's masterpiece.”—Craig Nova
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20th Anniversary Edition
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"Xenie" Hall, learn they've have grown apart in more ways than one. J.T., the thoughtful even-keeled son of the legendary country music songwriter Townes Van Zandt, believes there's more to fishing than catching fish. Short-tempered Xenie, a "firewood salesman," sees it differently and fishes like it's a race against the clock. Their different approaches to fishing and life emerge and clash on the snowy river banks and damp hotel rooms of British Columbia in this true story of a friendship stretched to the breaking point.
An exploration of life in the disappearing wilderness of the West, Low & Clear unfolds with moments of humor and pathos, success and failure, as J.T. and Xenie find themselves on a fishing trip that could be their last. The DVD includes the 70-minute feature film, a behind-the-scenes documentary Making Low & Clear, deleted scenes, and the short film Northwoods. (#B23571) DVD; 70-min.; 5.1 surround sound
1% of profits donated to the Wild Steelhead Coalition Price -- $25.00
GeoFish: mexico/belizeproduced by Motiv Fishing
previous projects include the Trout Bum Diaries by AEG Media
The plan was simple. A small group of anglers, a fresh set of radials, and a pocketful of pesos. With dreams of cornering the market on cheap fish tacos while avoiding Montezuma’s Revenge, and finding out if everything you read about remote areas to fish on the Internet are true.
Join four fish bums with two first names as they cover 8,000 miles of Mexican dirt in a diesel pick-up converted to run on cooking oil while soaking flies at every opportunity. Trying their best to avoid break-ins, break-downs, break-ups and broken rods, the angling quartet cuts their own path through some of Mexico’s most rugged terrain in hopes of finding out-of-the-way locations—with fish, and escaping with captured memories.(#B23568) DVD; 60-min. Price -- $29.95
A Fly Fishing ExplorAtion From thE pAciFic northwEstto thE bottom oF south AmEricA.
hatchproduced by Gin-Clear Media
Gin-Clear Media's newest feature film "Hatch" documents the world's most extraordinary insect hatches and the fantastic fly fishing that accompanies them. There are massive hatches of mayfly on the chalkstreams of England, trout eating ants off bridges in Slovenia, huge cicadas eaten by equally huge trout in the streams of New Zealand, and even a feeding frenzy after a "hatch" of krill in the ocean.
Narrated by Greg French, the film "Hatch" explores remote corners of the world for hidden fly-fishing treasures, while seamlessly highlighting the pivotal role fly fishers play as guardians of the water.(#B22947) DVD; 43-min.; +23-min. bonus Price -- $29.95
During a winter flyfishing trip to Canada, two old friends, J.T. Van Zandt and Alex
Don't Miss *-DvD's*
Currently showing attop international film festivals & receiving much critical acclaim
—•—2012 SXSW Film Festival“Audience Award” at the
full-length documentary premier —•—
Drake “Movie of the Year”award for the trailer
This DVD is a great introduction into Tenkara flies from Dr. Ishigaki himself, the man who many believe to be the modern day Tenkara Sensei. If you have ever fished with a sakasa kebari (reverse-hackle fly), you know how effective and fun these flies are to fish. The reverse hackle provides resistance against the rod tip, creating lots of motion underwater to attract fish and opening up new techniques to fish your flies withaction instead of just a dead drift.
Japanese tenkara masters have been using these techniques for centuries, and now you can, too. They'll even show you how to adapt your favorite Western pattern and how to fish it.
tyinG tenkara Flies: vol. 1with Dr. Hisao Ishigaki, Daniel Galhardo, and Chris Stewart
It starts off with a few introductory videos by all three fly tyers, along with short introduction and over-view of traditional Japanese fly-tying. Daniel includes some more exotic traditional Japanese flies as well. This will definitely open your eyes to the possibilities that are out there. Chris introduces the minimum tools needed to start tying Tenkara flies and shows how to
save money and deepen your engagement in the sport by tying your own flies with minimal cost.
Not limited to the fly-tying bench, you will see fish caught on the very flies tied in the DVD, and flies photographed in fast current and how they behave underwater.
17 Fly Patterns
color booklet with patterns & recipes
for convenient vise-side reference
(#B23678) HD-DVD; 2-1/2 hrs.; color booklet Price -- $24.95
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Dynamic Nymphingby George Daniel
Advanced tight line nymphing tactics, including Czech, Polish, French, Spanish, and American techniques. Covers rigging and fishing dry & droppers, curly Qs, and conventional indicators. Learn to fish the extremes: shallow water, cold weather, high water, and wind.
Stalking Trophy Brown TroutA Fly-Fisher's Guide to Catching
the Biggest Trout of your Lifeby John Holt
The most secretive of the trout family but also the most aggressive, brown trout are a paradox. Among freshwater fish, their predatory nature is ri-valed only by the pike family. Among fishermen, they are an object of endless fascina-tion and speculation. After a lifetime of fishing the West, John Holt has reached a point where he can annually catch more than a half dozen mon-ster browns, each weighing more than five pounds. Most fishermen who would give their eye teeth to reproduce his success. For seekers of large browns (or any large trout) this book is without peer.
Flies for Western Super Hatchesby Jim Schollmeyer & Ted Leeson
The authoritative reference to imitating the important trout food forms in rivers and streams of the West. A whopping 150 patterns to match the super hatches of greatest significance to western anglers. Extremely comprehensive — includes may-flies, caddisflies, stoneflies, midges, terrestrials, aquatic worms, baitfish, sculpin, fish eggs, leeches, scuds, and sowbugs.
with some surprising,often counter-intuitiverevelations about what
works and what doesn't—this book passes along all
of his secrets to catch the secretive, aggressive
monster brown trout.
Matching the HatchA Practical Guide to Imitation of Insects
found on Eastern & Western Trout Watersby Ernest G. Schwiebert, Jr.
foreword by James ProsekRegion by region, season by season, this update to the clas-
sic fly-fishing manual contains all of the information about the structure, appearance, and habits of the insects that signal the favorite feeding times of various fish. With commentary on ev-ery fly category this is the ultimate resource for fly fishermen looking to understand the rivers to fish in various situations and how to identify the flies in their different stages.
The guide is supplemented by large and detailed artwork of the insects as well as a review of the history of fly-fishing, thoughts on the ethics of angling, and anecdotes from the au-thor’s fly-fishing experience. The ultimate resource for fly fish-ermen wanting to improve their fishing year-round by learning how to match the hatch in their area.
• 1,356 photographs including the undersides of insects to give the trout's eye view, ideal for match-
ing what the trout sees.• Leeson & Schollmeyer team up to pair incredible
photos with descriptions of the insect andsolid information on the hatch, life cycle,
fly patterns, and step-by-step tying instructions.
George Daniel is destined to become one the United States' very greatest fly-fishing talents. In my humble opinion there is no one better placed or equipped to take the modern reader into the world of the subsurface fly fisher. Daniel is one of the most
authoritative and insightful anglers of his generation.—Charles Jardine
“Holt is one of America’s most honest writers.His voice is like that of the rivers he loves: gritty,
gravel-throated, braided with subtle but powerful currents.”—Robert F. Jones
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Long FliesStreamers, Bucktails, and Other Big Fish Flies
by Gary Borger & Jason BorgerLong Flies, is book three in the Borger's Fly Fishing The
Book Series. The term long flies is more than just a slightly enigmatic name for a book, it's a topic that has significant relevancy for all fly fishers because fishing long flies holds the greatest opportunity for the fly rodder to take big fish in any water type. Big fish target the food sources that provide the greatest amount of energy; these are the long fly organisms such as minnows, leeches, eels, mice, and more.
Long fly patterns imitate these big organisms that big fish feed on, and that means fish ranging from big trout to big tarpon. The concept of long flies and what they can do for the fly fisher goes well beyond simple patterns and basic retrieves. Indeed, the long-fly world is a rather refined place, honed to effectiveness by many decades of angler input.
In this book you will find an historical exploration of long flies, from their earliest, simplistic days to twenty-first century techno-flies. Gary Borger covers the origins and development of long flies in their many forms, from bucktails to stream-ers, muddlers to divers, strip flies to collared leeches, and much more. There’s a thorough look at the characteristics of successful long flies, and the theories and practices of fishing them. Eighty-one example imitations are shown in full color. Included are a host of successful tactics such as the Broadside Float, the Leisenring Lift, Shotgunning, the Jigging Swing, the Baitfish from L, the Strip/Tease, Walking the Dog, Trolling and Drifting, and many other methods.
Throughout the book, the how to and why to are brought to life with stories that stretch back over half-a-century of Gary's fly-fishing life. Complementing all of this is a collection of black-and-white illustrations by Jason Borger.
black-&-white illustrations by Jason Borger(#B21715) hardcover; 192 pgs. Price -- $24.95
Spring Creekby Nick Lyons
The classic memoir of a fly fisherman's love affair with a river. Popular fly-fishing author Nick Lyons recounts his adventures on Spring Creek, a private trout river that has been called the best on our continent. Lyons explores the secrets and confronts the challenges of the river, and draws the rare portrait of an angler learning to fishmore wisely.
The river is one of those rare places where the trout are as long as your arm but also exceedingly difficult to catch. Lyons explores its secrets and confronts its great-est challenges. At first he catches little. Then slowly, he acquires the various and special skills and disciplines necessary to take the large wary brown trout of this extraordinary river.
Spring Creek is a richly hu-morous and perceptive account of an angler's passion—and a book all fishermen will cherish.
new preface by Nick Lyons48 black-&-white illustrations
by Mari Lyons
(#B23279) hardcover;6x9 inches, 176 pgs.
Price -- $24.95
“Spring Creek is ev-erything a fishing book should be, It has the
ability to convey the magic that always exists between
somebody who lovesfishing and a particular
piece of water thatendlessly lives up to its
end of the bargain.It has been called
Lyons's masterpiece.”—Craig Nova
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“I love Nick Lyons' books. Every sentence is so full and ripe with
whatever it is that keeps us fishing—and the
minute-by-minute surprise and delight of it.”
—Ted Hughes
The Fly Fishing DVD Sampler 2 features clips & trailers from 50 of today's best fly-fishing films & instructional DVDs. Each clip is 2-5 minutes and can be run in a loop or played individually. See what you
like before you spend the big bucks. Also a great hit at a get-together with your fishing friends. (148-min. total)
Black Tailed Devils Z Off the Grid Z The Bug GuyFly Tying Fundamentals Z High Sticking & Reading Water
Casting at Shadows Z Connect - 1 & 2 Z Jungle FishCast Alaska Z Low & Clear Z Soulfish II Z Paid in Full
Waters of Greenstone - 1 & 2 Z Hooked On The Fly Series Advanced Tactics For Emergers & Dries Z Geofish Mountain Media Series Z Skagit Master Series 1-3
Fly Fishing Academy Series Z Casts That Catch FishItu's Bones Z Once In A Blue Moon Z The River Why Where the Yellowstone Goes Z A Backyard in Nowhere
Czech & Upstream Nymphing Z Wet Fly Fishing on Rivers Streamer Fishing on Rivers Z Tapam Z Musky Country
Heart of the Driftless Z Night Of The Hex Z ReverbUnder Water World of Trout 1-3
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Wading for BugsExploring Streams with the Experts
by Judith L. Li & Michael T. Barbour, editorsNearly two dozen aquatic biologists share their memorable
encounters with stream insects. Their findings allow readers to experience through a scientific eye the study of stream insects & to make discoveries that could help develop biological indi-cators for stream health.
The contributors, primarily in North America, work in diverse environments — arctic to desert, mountain streams to river valleys. Elegant insect drawings accompany each story, along with morphological, life history, and habitat information for each species or family.
The Bug Guy: Entomology for the Fly Fisherproduced by Robert Younghanz
Entomology is probably the most intimidating, but also one of the most crucial aspects for the successful fly fisher. Robert has put his two day class onto DVD, so now everyone can have access to his entomologist & fly fishing guide experience.
Disc one contains nearly an hour and a half of college level lecture with scientific drawings and close-ups of bugs. You'll learn the lifecycles of stoneflies, mayflies, caddisflies, and midges, what goes through complete and incomplete metamor-phosis, and the difference between lentic and lotic habitats. Go streamside on Disc two as Robert shows how to properly sample a stream and put your findings into practical applica-tion. Approachable and entertaining, if you did nothing but watch this DVD once, you'd be armed with more knowledge than 90% of all fly fishers on the water.(#B23162) 2-DVD Set; 135-min. Price -- $29.99
High Sticking & Reading Water: Tactics and Demonstrations That Can Make You a Better Angler
by Kelly GalloupAll new and complementary to Kelly's first nymphing
DVD, Nymphing by the Numbers. Learn both tight-line and indicator tactics; discover where and when to fish each type of angling system. Graphic demonstrations of high stick nymphing with detailed lessons on reading water are the heart of this instructional video.
Kelly shows you numerous ways to become a better nymph angler, including high sticking—where your fly line is kept off the water to insure a good drift. Along with a host of close-up angling sessions the production is filled with graphic illustra-tions that teach you how to read water. In this condensed look at five days on the river with Kelly you learn where to fish and how to be a better nymph angler(#B22867) HD-DVD; 90-min. Price -- $24.95
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• Open, Fishing Pocket Seam, & High Sticking• Don't Mend, Read the Run, Big Brown Mistake
• A Good Drift, The Lift, Boulders, & Pockets• High Stick Rod & Nymph Line, A Nice Fish
• Fly Selections: Midge, Caddis, May, Attractors
Study stream insects through the eyes of a scientist — learning morphological, life history, & habitat informa-
tion for each species or family.
Take your learning curve from years& turn it into months. Stop wondering why
someone else can pull in fish after fish & start being the one they ask, "what are they biting on?"
Czech Nymphing Master ClassOn-Stream Tactics for Success
with Steve ParrottIn this on-stream class, master angler Steve Parrott, takes
real world fishing situations and lets the stream dictate what method is used to fish. He shows you how to read constantly changing river conditions and how to match the water with the method. Learn how to effectively use the Czech, French and Spanish Nymphing Methods during this on-stream river clinic.
These tricks of the trade will help even the most seasoned anglers find new opportunities in overlooked water. Get out into the heavy flow while staying safe and not risking life—and not spooking the fish! This Master Class DVD is the perfect companion to Steve's Czech Nymphing 101 & Related European Methods to build your on-water skills and truly mas-ter European Nymphing Techniques.(#B22872) DVD; 100-min. Price -- $29.95
• Reading and managing water & current flows: tech-nique adjustment to take full advantage of conditions.
• Drift/Leading strategies: Ensure the most effective drift by adjusting rod tip path & speed.
• Casting strategies: changing rod planes & casting angles to get your flies into those impossible places.
• Selecting flies: choose the right fly based on method & water conditions.
• Putting it all together: positioning your body to cover a run & setting up your fly box for efficiency.
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May The Rivers Never Sleepby Bill & John McMillan
The essence of May the Rivers Never Sleep is the physi-cal and biological tapestry of river time—month by month, a concept fostered by the Canadian author and conservation-ist Roderick Haig-Brown. The McMillan's river calendar was shaped by thousands of hours angling, observing and snorkel-ing to document the diversity and patterns of river life above and below water. The essays and gorgeous photographs in this book reflect the lives of father & son largely spent on rivers as anglers, naturalists, and scientists —men struck by the wonder of the life of rivers. This book is their wake-up call to nurture at all costs the natural resilience of wild-fish populations and breadth of life they support so that rivers remain places of revelation for future anglers and scientists.(#B22490) hardcover; all-color, 9x12, 152 pgs. Price -- $49.95
Moving Waterby Jason Randall
Moving Water is a compre-hensive guide to an extremely important, but commonly over-looked, aspect of fly fishing: the effects of current. Including the good & bad of drag; which casts & techniques to use & when to use them; nymph fishing & accounting for variations in cur-rent speed at different depths; the trout's evolutionary day-to-day responses to current; and how even small movements of water can change your fly's movement & what to do about it.
* The effects of turbulence on water temperature and
oxygen content.
* How mayflies, stoneflies, and midges are affected
by the water.
* Fishing drop-offs,midstream obstructions, and sweepers, & more.
use the New Releases & Best-Seller links within featured categories to helpfind books & dvds that interest you— Casting & Fly Fishing teChniques • Fly tying • literature
entomology & hatCh guides • river Journals, maps, stream guides • trout & saltwater Fly Fishing ...and many more
Matching Hatches Made Easy10 Steps to Catch More Fish
by Charles MeckCharlie believes Matching Hatches Made Easy to be one of his best
books (he has written some great ones; more than twelve fly-fishing and tying books). He is particularly fond of his Quick Trim flies.
Charlie’s down-to-earth writing style makes matching hatches seem easy—even for the least experienced fly fisher. Charlie Meck is one of the most important, most respected, fly fishing authors of the last fifty years, and any new work coming from him is surely a must-buy. It’s great to see one of our sport’s legends continuing to produce books that will guide a new generation of fly anglers into the twenty-first century.
by Sparse Grey HackleBack again with every ounce of timeless humor and legend-
ary philosophy—the masterpiece from the Dean of American Fly Fishermen lives on. This virtual treasure trove of amusing anecdotes, profound insights, and recollections of fly fishing and camping moments too marvelous (and sometimes too frustrating) to forget resurfaces for its fortieth anniversary. Sparse Grey Hackle's classic is a mixture of sentiment and hilarity. This fortieth anniversary edition—complete with a new Introduction by the author's longtime friend, editor, and fellow fisherman, Nick Lyons—is sure to be a favorite of the next generation of fly fishermen and women.
Classic Fly-Fishing Stories, Reminiscences, and LoreFishless Days, Angling Nights
Fishless Days, Angling Nights is a rich and varied treasury of the best writing by Sparse Grey Hackle. There is lighthearted philosophy and pro-found insight into the character of fishermen and campers. There are hilarious pieces such as "Who Is Sparse Grey Hackle?" and starkly vivid recollections of the terrors of night fishing. And throughout there are memorable portraits of the great anglers he knew, like Edward R. Hewitt and George M.L. LaBranche. This is a book for anyone interested in the very finest writing about the great outdoors.
“Fishless Days, Angling Nights is a compound of sage judgment,
warm memory, and dry wit.”—Arnold Gingrich
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Astream: American Writers on Fly FishingRobert Demott, editor
Fly fishers and non-fly fishers alike will recognize in these poignant tales the universal aspects of the appreciation of na-ture, the necessity of conservation, and the joy and knowledge that come from time spent on fresh and salt water. This is a delightful, handsome volume that captures the allure and spirit of fly fishing and those that love it.
24 black & white illustrations; 288 pages; 9x6 inches(#B23194) hardcover Price -- $24.95
A ColleCtion of 31 StorieS fromAmeriCA'S fineSt & reSpeCted WriterS:
inCluding– russell Chatham • thomas mCguaneJim harrison • pam houston • miChael keaton
ted leeson • niCk lyons • Craig mathewsdatus proper • paul sChullery
and 20 other prolifiC writers
Fishing with Dad50 Great Writers Recall Angling
with their Fathers, Friends & Favorite ColleaguesJohn Bryan, author/editor
foreword by Jimmy Carter; introduction by Howell Raines
An outstanding collection of fifty fishing stories from some of the best authors in the field. It's a compilation of stories that are so full of life and energy that it’s difficult to put down. For anyone who picks up this assemblage of fishing memories between fathers and their children, the adventure of each expe-rience will only wet their appetite for more.
A ColleCtion of 50 StorieS fromHigHly-ACClAimed AutHorS:
inCluding– g .m. wiCkstrom • w.d. wetherellJoan wulff • lamar underwood • william g. tapplypaul sChullery • steve raymond • John randolph
howell raines • seth norman • John merwinthomas mCguane • Craig mathews • John n. maClean
niCk lyons • ted leeson • lefty kreh roBert h. Boyle • art sCheCk ... and many more.
“Nova...has again produced expertly drawncharacters and carefully measured, suspenseful prose...”
—Publishers Weekly
Fly Fishing: The Sacred ArtCasting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice
by Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer & Rev. Michael Attas, MDDiscover the spiritual potential hidden in every cast of the
fly rod. In this unique exploration of fly-fishing as a spiritual practice, an Episcopal priest and a rabbi share what fly-fishing has to teach us about reflection, awe and the wonder of the natural world, the benefits of solitude, the blessing of commu-nity and the search for the Divine. Tapping the wisdom in the Christian and Jewish traditions and their own geographically diverse experiences on the water, they show how time spent on the stream can help you navigate the currents and eddies of your own inner journey.
Charm, wit & passion—delve into the signifiCanCe* Escaping the Everyday
* Fly-Casting & Finding Your Place in Nature* Mindfulness During & After Your Trip
* Fly-Fishing Community & Sharing Common Ground* Insightful Surprises in Unfamiliar Terrain
* Expanding & Expressing Creativity through Fly-Tying* Tapping Your Inner Stewart & Giving Back to the Stream
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The Constant Heartby Craig Nova
What does it mean to be a decent man? These are the lessons that Jake’s father, a wildlife biologist, tries to impart to his son, often on fishing trips to their beloved Furnace Creek.
Bound up in the laws of Einstein’s cosmological con-stant theory of relativity, these lessons will ultimately influ-ence Jake’s own career as an astronomer. Out on the creek, both father and son conquer their greatest challenges.
The Constant Heart is a potent, and moving book that utilizes the laws of nature and science to illuminate what it means to be a man today. It is an inspiring book that most immediately celebrates the bonds of father and son while exploring the beauty and intensity of love and the profound attachments between human beings, even in the face of great disease and danger.
Craig Nova is the award-winning authorof twelve novels and one autobiography
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Fly-Fishing Guide to the Henry's ForkHatches, Flies, Seasons & Guide Advice
for All 80 Miles of World-Class Waterby Mike Lawson
Idaho's Henry's Fork was voted the best trout stream in America by TU members. The waters are most impressive, compris-ing of 80 miles of fishable water— including the up-per river, Box Canyon and Railroad Ranch, tributaries, lakes, and reservoirs.
Fly-Fishing Guide to the Henry's Fork is a comprehensive & up-to-date guide by the Henry's Fork authority, Mike Lawson. Includes tips for fishing hatches and Mike's top 12 patterns for each season.
“When you pull up to it in your camper, you haven't just gotten
there, you have arrived.Even to those who fish it regularly,
it is –The Henry's Fork– as much an idea as a trout stream
to the rest of us. It's mecca.”—John Gierach
New! Fly Fishing the Harriman RanchLessons Learned & Friends MadeSight Fishing to Selective Trout
by John McDanielExperienced anglers argue that The Ranch offers the most
challenging light tackle fly fishing on the planet. There are reasons for the legendary difficulty: prolific hatches of aquatic insects occur throughout the season. The slow, clear water allows the trout to carefully inspect potential food sources. Finally, the rainbows are educated daily by skilled anglers.
But the difficult fishing is great fun! The broad, open, flat water allows the angler to locate rising fish at remarkable distances. 98% of the time, you can sight-fish. The perfect place to fly cast—the water is shallow, the bottom is even, the current is gentle, and there are no obstacles to hit with your back casts. Serenity is conferred by the Ranch. The water is calm, tran-quil, and comforting.
John McDaniel recorded data for every hour he has fished or guided since 1983. The 10,500 hours logged, provide many insights including the type of fly used to take each of the 1,523 fish that himself or his clients have landed that were 17 inches or longer in length— 93% of those fish were taken on dry flies—any one of which would be the fish of a lifetime if it were taken on a dry fly on most flowing trout water of the world. John offers many de-tailed descriptions and photographs of these Harriman trout.
(sorry, doesn’t qualify for 10% discount)color throughout; 208 pgs.; 8.5x11
(#23687LE — includes signed & numbered copy ofJohn McDaniel's classic Henry's Fork map)
“Is there another 8½ mile stretch of trout water in the world more
worthy of an entire book? ... I’ve cast to its great rainbows for over 50 years, yet whenever I see the soft rise or hear the unmistakable sound of a feeding trout, my heart races. John McDaniel’s intimate knowledge, experience, and pas-sion capture my own feelings for this unique and wonderful place.
—Mike Lawson
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Beautiful images and evocative essays tell the backstory of the essential places, events, foods, and things that together convey the personality of the Treasure State. The places & photos that have been chosen for this book seem a little elu-sive at the time this catalog goes to print. But here's a listing of a few memorable morsels that have been gleened from the Gildart's blog.
Bert Gildart is the author of over 400 magazine and news-paper feature stories and more than 15 books, seven of which he coauthored with his wife Janie. The couple lives in Creston, Montana. They frequently hike, camp and travel in Glacier National Park, where Gildart once worked as a backcountry ranger. Their book Glacier Icons was released earlier this year.
Just Out! Montana Icons50 Classic Symbols of the Treasure State
by Bert Gildart
* Salmon fly hatch creates wild timesalong Montana's Big Hole River
* Ghost town highlights — best camping as well asa vignette of the state's early violent history
* Bighorn Sheep headbutting* Montana Mermaids
* Adventures in the Dark at Montana's First State Park* Canoeing Montana's Wild & Scenic Missouri River
* Star trails highlighting the framework of a tipiat the Little Bighorn Battlefield
* A Montana Sleazy Saloon? Standards Must Be Kept High!
101 Fish: A Fly Fisher's Life Listby Lefty Kreh
From farm ponds to the Amazon, Lefty's wit & wisdom are captured in 101 stories about his most memorable fly-caught fish. Each chapter opens with a vibrant color illustration by artist Bill Bishop. Includes Lefty's favorite flies & natural history facts for each species —tarpon, brown trout, catfish, lemon shark, king salmon, and many more. Lefty's many fly-fishing anecdotes will keep you flipping pages.
by Ellen BaumlerMembers of the Lewis and Clark Expedition heard of the wonders of the Yellowstone region, but they did not venture that far south. When Expedition member John Colter returned to Montana to trap, his near death experi-ence escaping the Blackfeet led him through a portion of what would become Yellowstone Park. Most attrib-uted his descriptions of fire and brimstone to delerium, and they called the area Colter’s Hell. But other stories gradually emerged. One of the famous tales first told by mountain men involved fishing.
Montana pioneer attorney Cornelius Hedges was the first to provide a written account. An avid fisherman, Hedges was with the 1870 Washburn-Doane Expedi-tion organized by a group of Montanans to explore the Yellowstone region. Hedges wrote that as he hooked a trout, he missed landing the fish on the bank. The fish came off the hook and flopped into a nearby thermal spring. By the time Hedges retrieved the fish with his pole, the trout was cooked through. While Hedges was too shocked to try it again, others reading his account took up the sport.Henry Winser, in his 1883 guide to Yellowstone Park, describes the art of hooking a trout, swinging the pole over to a thermal pool, and plunging the fish in, hook and line still attached. Cooking on the hook became a favorite sport. One preferred place was the Fishing Cone that Hedges described, which is a spring in the West Thumb Geyser Basin. Fishermen at the Fishing Cone sometimes dressed in a chef’s hat and apron to have their picture taken “cooking on the hook.” The Park once allowed this practice, but it is now prohibited. Cooking on the hook is now just another famous fish story.
—read more “Montana Moments” from Ellen Baumler on her blog: http://ellenbaumler.blogspot.com/
Where the Yellowstone Goesproduced by Hunter Weeks of Trout Headwaters Inc.Where the Yellowstone Goes follows a 30-day drift boat
journey down the longest “undammed”, free flowing river in the contiguous United States. Intimate portraits of locals in both booming cities and dusty, dwindling towns along the Yellowstone River, illustrate the history and controversies sur-rounding this enigmatic watershed leading to questions about its future. Connect with colorful characters, get lost in the hypnotic cast of a fly rod, and experience silhouetted moments of fireside stories on this heartfelt river adventure.
From the Gateway to the Yellowstone Park in Gardiner to the confluence of the Missouri River at historic Fort Buford, North Dakota, two boats drifted north on the freestone waters of the Yellowstone River. Led by fly fishing guide and 4th generation Montanan, Robert Hawkins, the small crew experi-ences a soul searching and inspirational journey. The crew eases into life amongst the peaceful sounds of a massive water flow, flanked on each side by rugged mountains, plains full of big game, and an unending sky. With Montana’s captivat-ing scenery at the forefront, this film takes a closer look at the impact people have on each other and on our environment.
88-min. feature film; plus 14-min. bonus material with extras and deleted scenes; full interviews of featured characters, film-maker commentary; $1 benefits nonprofits dedicated to rivers
DVD Price -- $24.00 • Blu-Ray Price -- $26.00
—Watch the trailer—THEBOOKMAILER.COM
Fly Fishing Yellowstone National ParkAn Insider's Guide to the 50 Best Places
by Nate SchweberNate was able to glean the 50 best places to fly-fish in
Yellowstone National Park by interviewing a stunning collec-tion of Yellowstone Park veterans in the know. These included fly shop owners Bob Jacklin, Craig Mathews, John Juracek, Richard Parks, and John Bailey; writers Tom McGuane, "Wild" Bill Schneider, and The Drake magazine's Tom Bie.
This book covers the most important hatches and recom-mended patterns, along with key fishing techniques and the best times of year to fish in Yellowstone National Park. In-cluded are the best spots for Yellowstone cutthroat, westslope cutthroat, Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat, grayling, rain-bows, cuttbows, brown trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish, and Mackinaw lake trout.
by Dick CrysdaleDick Crysdale's nearly lifelong affection for Yellowstone Park,
Yellowstone Lake and its native cutthroat trout have combined in this memoir. Dick's youthful summers at the Lake Boat Dock give us a nostalgic window into an almost-innocent time in our nation's history, the late 1950s and early 1960s. Hard work and equally hard play were routine for the young people who flocked to the Park every summer, to serve meals, clean cabins and to serve as fishing guides.
Change is inevitable and the most wrenching change for Dick has been the decline of the native cutthroat population, as they have fallen victim to the more aggressive and larger lake trout. The damage has not been limited to the cutthroat but extends to
other animals which depend on the cutthroat: osprey, bears, pelicans, eagles. After 10,000 years, an apoc-alypse happened on Yellowstone Lake. It will be difficult to reverse.
All is not lost. Current efforts to control the lake trout population are
showing promise. And a reinvigorated new group of young people, with a respect for the wilderness environment, are enjoying our na-tion's parks and protecting their priceless beauty.
Join Dick Crysdale in a time and place that will never be forgotten, where the cut-
throats were thriving, and a fishing guide's job was easy.
All proceeds go to Yellowstone Center for Resources Fisheries Studies
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Quest for Home WatersStories from a Fly Fishing Life
by Keith R. Stamm
check out our website: www.thebookmailer.comOver 4,500 Fly-Fishing Titles — Buy 3 or more get 10%
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Blood KnotsA Memoir of Fathers,
Friendship, and Fishingby Luke Jennings
A brilliant & dramatic memoir of an angler's life. As a child in the 1960s, he was fascinated by the rivers & lakes around his home. With library books as his guide, he applied himself to the task of learning to fish. It would lead to bright streams & wild country, but would end with his mentor's cap-ture. His progress was slow, and for years, he caught nothing.
But then a series of teachers presented themselves, including an in-spirational young intelligence officer, from whom he learned stealth, deception, and the art of dry-fly fishing. So began an enlightening but often dark-shadowed journey of discovery, but would end with his mentor's capture, torture, & execution by the IRA.
Blood Knots is about angling, about great fish caught & lost, but it is also about friendship, honor, & coming of age.(#B23171) hardcover; 5x8 inches, 240 pgs. Price -- $24.95
"Blood Knots is a wondrous book. As a lifetime obsessive reader of angling literature I
know whereof I speak. As an occasional writer of it I am hum-
bled indeed. In modern times Jennings is in the stratosphere of Roderick Haig-Brown and Tom McGuane's rarified The Longest Silence. The prose
is graceful and the treatment of material utterly fresh. I couldn't
recommend it more highly."—Jim Harrison
The stories in Quest for Home Waters comprise a cross-section through Keith Stamm's 50-some years of trout fishing experience. Some of them were written from journals kept during his fishing trips, others from memory long after the fact. Each chapter can be read as an individual story, but they all weave their way to tell a much larger story—the quest & struggle of one man to make peace with the contra-dictions of modern life by going fishing.
The 26 stories range from boyhood Wisconsin spring creeks to treks over steep mountain passes, down ice cold rivers, into mosquito-infested alder swamps. Each tested his strength and endurance, and deepened his knowledge of nature. Many have been a source of enduring friendships. The stories form a history of relentless search for home water in the face of competing water uses and increasing angling pressure—beg the nagging question: is the reality of home water slip-ping from our grasps? Remember the place you caught your first fish. Does it exist today? Can we still find those places that feed the soul?
As he tells his stories Keith's hope is you not only travel along and "experience" some of what he saw and the awe that he felt. He also hopes to inspire you to plan an adventure you've been putting off for too long, and if so may his stories give you ideas for getting more out of the trip than just catching fish.
Fishing is sometimes viewed as escape—getting away from the pressures and routines of daily life. We all seem
to need some way to do that, and it is one reason for “going fishing,” but going fishing is not only a way to get
away from something; it is escaping into something.
The Horse In My Garageby Patrick F. McManus
The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories is a hilarious addition to McManus' existing work in humor. The author weighs in on his childhood, everyday life, and outdoor tales with his typical exaggerat-ed commentary that will elicit a belly laugh from all types of readers.
Read about the antics of Patrick' s friends Rancid Crabtree and Retch Sweeney in such stories as "Shaping Up for the Hunt" and "Bear Hunters." McManus plays off the recent obsession with hoard-ers in his surprising story "The Lady Who Kept Things." In the titular story, meet Patrick's horse, Huckleberry, and enjoy the experience of all the problems that come along with owning your own horse—or keeping him in the garage.(#B23244) hardcover; 56x9 inches, 224 pgs. Price -- $24.95
Other great stories include:"Catch-And-Eaters," about the importance of
a forked stick when fishing
"$7000 TV Historical Extravaganza," a look atone director' s loose interpretation of
historical accuracy and political correctness
"A Lake Too Far," concerning the woes of Patrick andhis wife, Bun, on a fateful birding trip in Australia
"Chicken Chronicles," which involves Patrick' s memoryof wandering around naked in the chicken yard
when guests came to call
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Familiar World: Notes of a Driftless Fly FisherA unique compilation of 22 essays on fly fishing in the Driftless
Region, each accompanied by a selection of the author's original poetry & black-&-white photographs.(#B22950) softcover; 8x6 inches, 198 pgs. Price -- $19.95
Riverweather31 seasonally oriented essays about fly fishing in America's Drift-
less Region, an unglaciated landscape comprising northeastern Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin & southeastern Minnesota. A selection of the author's poems and photographs accompany the essays.(#B22949) softcover; photos; 8x6 inches, 230 pgs. Price -- $19.95
—Jeffrey SkeAte—From hideaway creeks to hatches, locating big fish &
successfully landing them, Skeates essays & verse will capture you. When not dealing directly with actual fish-
ing, he covers topics ranging from fly tying, bamboo rods, collecting hard-to-find fly-fishing books, and his
Red Jacket: A Lute Bapcat Mysteryby Joseph Heywood
Meet Lute Bapcat, orphan, loner, former cowboy, Rough Rider, beaver trapper, a man who in 1913, with the enthusiastic recommen-dation by Theodore Roosevelt, himself, becomes one of the Michi-gan's first civil service game wardens. His territory: The Keweenaw Peninsula, the state's industrial center.
Featuring a stunning array of characters, fascinating histori-cal detail, and Heywood's trademark writing about life and work in Michigan's wild, Red Jacket asks Lute to confront an explosive, bloody labor strike; a siege-like sabotage, including a sudden rash of decapitated, spoiled deer; poisoned trout streams and well water; and unusual deforestation — all apparently designed by mine owners to deny nature's bounty to the strikers, and thereby to break the union. The strike's violence culminates in the Italian Hall disaster, during which a man allegedly yells fire in a small building with several hun-dred people inside. In the panic, 73 people are crushed or die of suf-focation, the majority of them the children and wives of striking min-ers at the hall for a Christmas party. Even with good people dying, the Michigan governor refuses to take sides. Should Lute Bapcat?(#B23394) hardcover; 6x9 inches, 352 pgs. Price -- $24.95
A clever and fast-paced murder mystery full of wit, suspense, and fly fishing. When a fishing guide reels in the body of a young man on the Madison, the Holy Grail of Montana trout rivers, Sheriff Martha Ettinger suspects foul play. It's not just the stick jammed into the man's eye that draws her attention; it's the Royal Wulff trout fly stuck in his bloated lower lip. Following her instincts, Ettinger soon finds herself crossing paths with Montana newcomer Sean Stranahan.
Fly fisher, painter, and has-been private detective, Stranahan left a failed marriage and lackluster career to retreat to Bridger, Montana, where he lives in an art studio decorated with fly-tying feathers and mouse droppings. With more luck catching fish than clients, Strana-han is completely captivated when Southern siren Velvet Lafayette walks into his life, intent on hiring his services to find her missing brother. The singer, the murdered man, the fishing guide, and the fate of the area’s wild trout swirl together into a teasing puzzle. The clues sustain a growing tension between Stranahan and Sheriff Martha’s parallel investigations, leading back to Montana's Big Business: fly fishing. Where there's money, there's bound to be crime.(#B22825) hardcover; 6x9 inches, 352 pgs. Price -- $26.95
Impressive Debut~ The Royal Wulff Murdersa novel by Keith McCafferty
Jim Harrison's latest collection of novellas, The River Swimmer, is a striking portrait of two richly-drawn, profoundly human characters striving to find their way in the world, written with freshness, abun-dant wit, and profound humanity.
In The Land of Unlikeness, sixty-year-old art history academic Clive—a failed artist, divorced and grappling with the vagaries of his declining years—reluctantly returns to his family’s Michigan farm-house to visit his aging mother. The return to familiar territory triggers a jolt of renewal—of ardor for his high school love, of his relationship with his estranged daughter, and of his own lost love of painting.
In Water Baby, Harrison ventures into the magical as an Upper Peninsula farm boy is irresistibly drawn to the water as an escape, and sees otherworldly creatures there. Faced with the injustice and pres-sure of coming of age, he takes to the river and follows its siren song.(#B23185) hardcover; 6x9 inches, 240 pgs. Price -- $25.00
January 2013~
Gone: Doc Ford Mystery Seriesby Randy Wayne White
Doc Ford meets Capt. Hannah Smith, Florida Fishing Guide—an irresistible powerhouse of a woman. Hannah Smith: the descendant of generations of strong Florida women, all known for the resource-fulness and a touch of the wild side, has inherited her uncle Jake's fishing guide business. He also left her his small investigations agency but she wasn't planning on doing much with that—until the day she helped a fishing client escape a brutal storm, and he made her an offer—find his missing niece, Olivia. Her methods of assistance can be unorthodox, though, and those on the receiving end of them often wind up very unhappy–and sometimes very violent.
Randy Wayne White has created many memorable characters but this is one of the most remarkable ones. Once met, Hannah Smith will stay in your mind—and you will have to know "what comes next."(#B23494) hardcover; 9x7 inches, 336 pgs. Price -- $25.95
The River Swimmer by Jim Harrison
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Chasing Midnight: Doc Ford Mystery Seriesby Randy Wayne White
It began peacefully enough, on one of Florida's private islands, at a reception hosted by a notorious Russian marketeer. Doc Ford uses darkness, and his friend Tomlinson, as cover to get an underwater look at the billionaire's yacht. By the time Ford surfaces, everything has changed. Environmental extremists have taken control of the island, or are they thugs hired by the Russian's competitors? Whatever the motive, they have herded everyone together and threatened to kill one hostage every hour until midnight unless their demands are met—at which point they will just blow everybody up. Electronic jammers make communications with the outside world impossible. Ford is their only hope—the militants don’t know of his existence or his capabili-ties. But that situation won't last for long. . . and the clock is ticking.(#B22827) hardcover; 6x9 inches, 352 pgs. Price -- $25.95
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Murder on Tillamook Bayby Mark Henry Miller
Tricia Gleason buried her career as a homicide detective. She wanted to leave her previous life behind forever, and as a fishing guide on the waters of Tillamook Bay, she seemed to have done just that. Everything changed with a rifle shot. A minister, a man who had offici-ated Tricia's wedding and had fished with her, is murdered while fish-ing; followed closely by the death of her best friend and fellow fishing guide at the hands of a merciless killer. The main suspect pleads his innocence. Tricia knows he didn't commit the murders. Laying down her rod, she puts her boat in the garage, and begins her own sleuthing, much to the chagrin of the sheriff and her former colleagues from the Oregon State Patrol. Joined by an unlikely ally, the Reverend Creigh-ton Yale, the two set out to solve the baffling crimes. On the track of a killer, Tricia is drawn into a world she vowed to leave behind. But can she solve the crime before the killer silences her forever?(#B23121) softcover; 6x9 inches, 204 pgs. Price -- $16.50
(sorry, doesn’t qualify for 10% discount)
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—–*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*–—The River Why
produced by Image EntertainmentMatthew Leutwyler, Director
Sick of living in a home shrouded with secrets, lies and a smother-ing sense of competition, Gus runs away from home and the shadow of his famous fly-fishing father. Determined to live life like he wants it, Gus makes his new home in a secluded cabin on the banks of a riv-er where he plans to fish all day. Instead, he is propelled into a quest for self-discovery. An assortment of eccentric characters, including a free-spirited girl who shares his fondness for fishing, helps him find his way toward adulthood.
105-min.; AC-3, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen (#B22687) DVD -- $27.97 (#B22686) Blu-Ray -- $29.97
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Coming 2013 —–DamNation–—by Felt Soul Media
Ninety-nine years after Olympic National Park’s Elwha River was il-
legally dammed, wild Chinook salmon still instinctively gather at the
foot of the lower dam as if they sense a change in the current. Dam-
Nation is a collection of the voices & spirited stories from the people
entrenched on both sides of this divisive issue. Examining the history
& controversy behind current and proposed dam removal projects,
Heart of the Driftlessproduced by Third Year Fly Fisher
The Driftless region is a true undiscovered gem. Nonexistent only a few decades ago, combined efforts between locals, government & Trout Unlimited, transformed the area's famed coulee limestone creeks into some of the most unique and storied wild trout habitat. The Heart of the Driftless will introduce you to creeks, many of them smaller than the length of your rod “small versions of the famous British chalk streams”, that are chock-full of wild browns and brook trout providing some of the best fly fishing in the world, with hundreds of miles of public access waters. Experi-ence the adrenaline rush of landing big fish on fine tippets and lightweight rods, often in knee-deep water.
Midge Magic: Fishing & TyingDavy, one of the premier fly anglers & tiers in the world, shares
his hard-won knowledge of fishing & tying midges. All aspects of fishing midge flies, from fishing micro-size pupa, emergers and dries are covered. Includes presentation, such as making the choice to fish up stream, across or down; casting & drift control techniques. Fishing slow water, emerger feeding, high water levels & fishing at depth.
Demonstrates how to tie eight small patterns that can easily be adapted to match any midge hatch on your waters. Davy picks his top producers and precisely instructs you on the details he believes are essential for bringing them to life. Any stage of a midge or tiny aquatic insect’s life cycle can be simulated once you learn these ties, and they fish equally well on still or moving waters.(#23691) 2-DVD Set; 2-1/2-hrs. Price -- $24.95
Fly Tying FundamentalsDavy applies his exacting technique to a series of detailed lessons
& tying demonstrations that give the budding fly tier a solid foun-dation. His precise instructions are matched with practical lessons he has created just for beginners. Covers tools, materials, hooks & thread; along with dubbing techniques, winding ribs and hackle, and properly finishing a fly, and many other fly tying skills. Davy builds the tiers knowledge throughout the video, and mixes lessons on tying techniques & tying demonstrations for seven classic patterns.(#B22939) DVD; 105-min. Price -- $24.95
Bonus: two additional fea-ture films & extras
• "Thunder River"• "Reverb"–featured in the 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour (three musi-
cians who performed in the late 80's/early 90's punk rock scene in Chi-
cago & “just happen to fly fish.”Trailers for all three features:
thirdyearflyfisher.com/video.html
Stalking Appalachian TroutSmall Stream Fly-Fishing at its Finest!
with Chris TobiasThe Appalachian Mountains rise above the valleys of the eastern
United States from Alabama all the way to southwestern Canada. A substantial part of the mountains lie within the boundaries of national parks and national and state forest providing a huge number of cold water & freestone trout streams.
Chris Tobias teaches you how to consistently catch trout in this low, extremely clear water. These difficult conditions are amplified by wild, native trout that are very aggressive, lightning fast, and much more fun to catch than stocked trout.
He details out the most successful fishing methods, techniques and strategies; including the trout's window of vision above & below the water, how light & water speed affects the trout vision, how insects appear on the surface of the water, stealthy presentation techniques, and what the trout like to eat.
(#B22953) HD-DVD; 51-min. -- $29.95 (#B22954) Blu-Ray -- $34.95
Coming 2013 —–Predator–—by Gin-Clear MediaPredator explores the globe for the largest, powerful, domi-nating fish that can be taken with a fly rod. These large preda-tor fish employ many techniques to maximise their chance of catching prey—from pure speed to outrun and then crush; or laying in ambush, ready to explode; to using brute power.
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— — – – F L Y C A S T I N G – – — —Joan Wulff's
New Fly Casting TechniquesIn its first 1987 edition, Joan Wulff’s Fly-Casting Techniques
became an instant classic, revolutionizing the art form of fly casting and changing how an entire generation approached the sport. Now, Joan brings her pioneering set of casting “mechanics” in a new book, offering precise descriptive terms for every part of the cast with a completely revised series of illustrations that clarify, complement, and illuminate her instructions—all presented in full-color.
Her technique itself has benefited from the intervening years, and is now streamlined and more accessible than ever. A lengthy introduction and afterword are accompanied by photos from Joan’s impressive life and career. 16-time champion caster, Joan offers in-depth analysis of every practical cast needed by the fly fisher. With improvements and refinements on her original techniques, and with a set of extraordinary drawings by David Shepherd, this becomes the most comprehensive book ever written on fly casting. This remarkable book is for everyone who fishes with a fly rod—or wants to learn.
Hands down, the best all-around instructional fly-casting DVD of all time. Joan shows and explains the mechanics and techniques she has been developing and refining for more than 60 years.
You will learn the important elements of great casting, vital hand and arm movements, practice routines that will teach you how to make almost all kinds of casts, along with some very special tips. You will learn everything—from Solid Basics to Advanced Techniques. Refresh & build on the skills you've learned by using the menu to quickly & easily access a specific area that you'd like to improve.
(#D759) DVD; 90-min. Price -- $24.95
PACKAGE DEAL
Joan Wulff Book & DvD
only $40
Fly-Casting Fundamentals by Lefty KrehExpert Lefty Kreh lays the groundwork for learning to cast, including teaching & practicing tips.
• Casting Control & Accuracy • Master the Double Haul • Casting Weighted Flies • Master Casting an Extra 20-30 feetBasic overhead & sidearm cast • Roll cast • Reach cast • Stack cast • Tuck cast • Curve cast • Snap–T
Change of direction cast • Low-side-up cast • Speed cast(#B22700) softcover; 316 color photos, 6 black-&-white illus; 8.5x11, 144 pgs. Price -- $22.95
• Improving Accuracy & Distance • Line Speed• Loop Control • Shooting Lines • Aerial Mending
• The Double Haul • Correcting Common Mistakesand much more...
The Art of Spey Casting produced by Miracle Productions
Join the growing number of people who have learned spey tech-niques with a single or two-handed rod—powerful casts when there is no room for a normal backcast. In fact, many are not using a normal backcast even if they have room, because spey techniques have proven so effective. Easy-to-follow demonstrations in actual fishing situations, by 17 of the world’s best casters.
(#D3975) DVD; 210-min. Price -- $34.95
Best of Spey– Successful Fly Fishing Strategieswith Gary LaFontaine & Dick Sharon
(and Chester, the dog-face boy)Shows you how to observe, analyze and fish different waters
using both dry fly & indicator nymphing techniques. Go onstream & learn how to observe a piece of water, combine that information with the physical & hatch conditions encountered — then select the best spot from which to fish, and the tactics best-suited for success.
(#D4181) DVD; 110-min. Price -- $29.95
Best-Seller–
The Double Haulwith Rhea Topping
You will learn why, how and when to use the double haul, plus exercises, on-the-water applica-tions, how to teach a student, analysis, style variations, and more. Includes commentaries and hauling demonstrations by Joan Wulff, Dave Whitlock, Mel Krieger, Bruce Richards, Bob Jacklin, and more. (#B3778) DVD; 50-min. Price -- $24.95
Revised–with new footage
National Fly FishingChampionships
produced by Paul BourcqNow available for the first time on film, follow seventy of the
nation's best anglers before, during, and after the three days of fierce competition and witness over 4,500 trout caught. See what it takes to compete at the highest level and fight for the medal stand!
Filmed at the 2011 National Fly Fishing Championship.(#B23061) HD-DVD; 120-min. Price -- $24.95
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The Best Fly-Casting DVD–
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The Complex Mind of anOrdinary Fly Fisherman
by Joe DanubioA compilation of stories that explores the technical art of angling,
fly tying, life encounters, relationships, and the gateways of the minds of the author, the fish, and the intriguing characters you meet along the way. Read along as Joe struggles to tie his first flies, gets his first suc-cesses in fly angling, and how fly fishing takes hold of him, as it has done for millions of other anglers—it is the journey that matters.
These stories came about because of experiences; because of fish that knew more about testing the elements. Because of fast balls that didn' t always stay low in the strike zone on the outside corner. Because of the ways in which many of us walk the human landscape, some-times stumbling and sometimes dancing.
Mark Henry Miller, born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, is a graduate of Stanford University, Yale University Divinity School, and Eden Theological Seminary. Mark's 44-years of experience as a clergyman shine through in all of these inspiring epistles.
Stream Dynamics for the Complete Fishermanby Robert A. Miller
For the first time ever in print, geologist and noted fishing historian Robert A. Miller takes the angler through the many geologic processes that affect the way we fish moving water. No one who seriously fishes moving water can claim to be an advanced angler without understand-ing the waters in which they fish. This book fills a big hole in the literature of fly fishing by presenting an easy to understand and concise overview of the nature of flowing water; the development of stream channel features; and the origin and evolution of stream valleys—all while emphasizing those elements of special interest to the angler.Get an equivalent of a Master’s Degree in geology and geomorphology without the cost—it’ll make you a better angler and a better person.
by Mike VallaA glimpse inside the Dry Fly & Wet Fly Boxes of Mike Valla!
Join Mike as he takes a tour of the history of the classic wet fly, from the Abbey to the Zulu; then continues on with studying the Catskill-style dry fly, from the Abbey to the Yellow Spinner. Both books cover 100 fly patterns each. From the popular to the obscure, Valla delves into the history of these marvelous flies, masterfully weaving quotes from legends with his own personal anecdotes about growing up in the Catskill tying tradition. Fully illustrated softcover with gorgeous color photography, complete with dressing appendix.Wet Fly (#B23588) Dry Fly (#B23588) Price -- $29.95 each
Beginner's Creekby John C. Pierce
This is John's third collection of personal, reflective essays written later in life. At first, he thought this set of essays to be no different from the earlier ones. Maybe this new perspective in writing comes from age, or from a settling out of the disequilibrium produced by multiple life disturbances, or even from a growing reluctance to encounter difficult choices he's had to make more recently. He knows that whatever sense is conveyed in these essays cannot escape the per-sonal history that carried him here. Trying to understand that history brings him to the point from which to return to the beginning—and be granted much good fortune to share times on his "beginner' s creeks."
River Pimp is at its very core, an honest description of the current state of the fly-fishing industry. It is an accurate portrayal of what life is really like from the inside out, from an author who has been on each side of the proverbial counter—as a professional fly tier, guide, author, presenter and former fly shop owner. Eric Stroup has done everything fly fishing and continues to devote himself to the preservation and pleasure of fly fishing—his book shares much of that. The experiences and opinions that are shared in this book are sometimes controversial, sometimes tragic, and sometimes hilarious. Eric’s perspective on the industry is refreshing, and whether you agree with him or not, his positions come from a place where few people can claim they’ve been. River Pimp exposes an appreciation of the sacrifice and dedication required to succeed, and will give the reader new appreciation for just how special—and important—the corner fly shop really is.
We are pleased to offer these specially chosen titles from Whitefish Press.Their books are fine works with unique content.
!–—–—–——–—–—–!Broken pencils are pointless.
W H I T E F I S H P R E S S T I T L E S
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Fish FoolishnessA Cartoon Collection of Fish & Fishing Humor
by Peter NilsenNilsen's cartoon portraits derive from all those ridiculous moments
on and off the stream: the ripped waders, the dunking we took while trying to land that trophy fish, times when the fish weren' t rising or the river was blown out from three days of rain, or maybe when we' re dog-tired from casting all day and a couple of gin-and-tonics seem like a welcome relief. It' s about the jokes and stories we've shared with fishing buddies, recounting the moment that dufus waded through a pool of rising browns just as you had identified the perfect fly or maybe it' s describing the huge fish that broke off right before the net. This book humorously illustrates–literally & figuratively–the times that make the memorable fishing trips stick out in our minds forever.
b&w line art illustrations; 5x8, 124 pgs.(#B23107) softcover Price -- $19.95
Jordan the Rodmakerby William H. Jordan
Jordan the Rodmaker chronicles the life of Wesley D. Jordan from the age of five, when the ponds, streams and waters called him to the sport of fishing. Foremost a fisherman, the art of rodmaking fell into place when by happenstance the opportunity arose in 1919 with the startup of the Cross Rod Co. by owner & boss W.R. Forsyth. Thus began a lifelong romance with bamboo and his start in life as a self-taught rodmaker. Fast forward to 1938, when Jordan joined the legendary C.F. Orvis Co. in Manchester, Vermont as their superinten-dent-rodmaker. Although during the depression, through dedication to excellence & his patented waterproof impregnation of bamboo, the company survived and prospered through the difficult periods of war, bamboo shortages and the challenge of fiberglass rods. Over his 33 years Orvis grew from a company in receivership with two employees to one in a leading position of prominence in the industry. Retiring from Orvis in 1971, he gave freely of his time to teach youngsters the art & joy of fishing. He fished the lakes & streams that were in his blood from the day he caught his first brook trout until 1975.
Full color; 8.5x11, 204 pgs.(#B23107) hardcover Price -- $49.95
Coming 2013–The Compleat Paul H. Young
A Biography of the Rodmaker and His Worldby Deanne L. Young
A Fly Rod in My Sea BagFishing Adventures in Baghdad
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2005-2011by Joel G. Stewart
Joel Stewart found himself based in Camp Victory on the grounds of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s former Al Faw Palace. With numerous man-made lakes stocked by the former dictator with a vari-ety of sport fish, in the down hours from a stressful job in a war zone, Commander Stewart did what any good fisherman would do—he went fishing. With the foresight to have packed a fly rod in his sea bag, he began an odyssey unparalleled in the history of fishing. As he discovered the strange fish inhabiting the lakes in the compound, he began to share his catches with friends. Others, fascinated by his catches, began to join him, and soon he was teaching numerous others how to fly fish. Thus, the Baghdad School of Fly Fishing was born, an angling club that remained in existence for the remainder of the time American troops were in Iraq. From the many tales of fish caught and released, hooked and lost; to the struggles of finding fish-ing equipment and how numerous individuals and companies stepped up to the plate; to the growth of the Baghdad Angler’s Club—this story of fly fishing will fascinate fishermen and non-anglers alike.
25% of proceeds donated to Project Healing Waters,which utilizes fly fishing to rehabilite wounded veterans.
Since Whitefish Press is a small publisher, these titles don’t qualify for our 10% discount, but we feel thesecollectible books are worth every penny. Also these are special-order books, so please allow extra shipping time.
Joel Stewart ordered from ‘the Book Mailer’ while he was stationed in Iraq. The e-mail’s and photos he shared with us conveyed his passion for fly fishing, and we read with great interest the adventures he discovered while pursuing it in a foreign land. We were always very proud to send Joel books & fly-tying supplies, and often included a few select extras. We would have liked to send them for nothing, however, the Postal Service doesn’t ship overseas for free. And although the journey is slow, Joel’s patience paid off when the ‘goods’ finally arrived and he generously shared them with his bunkmates. We thanks Joel for all his “recruiting efforts,” as there are far more fly fishers coming home than we had going over. We welcome Joel back to the States, and know he will keep up the good work sharing his passion for fly fishing with new folks here at home.
There is a lot of literature on fly fishing, much of it very good and some of it very enjoyable. ‘A Fly Rod in My Sea Bag’ may not take place on our famous blue ribbon waters, but the fly fishing essense remains true. A fly fisher’s adap-tation to situations and opportunity is key. It is with great pleasure we offer you this title, and our kudo’s to Joel for his dedication, both in fly fishing and in service to America.
Trout of North America by Joseph TomelleriAn ideal gift for the obsessive, passionate angler! The best of
fishing gifts, a calendar whose artistry, info, and unique format celebrate the experience that trout anglers treasure. Each portrait captures the trout's vivid coloration and proportion in scientific detail. Gift boxed with a die-cut in the shape of a trout on the
week planner loaded with fly-fishing scenes and thoughtful quotes. Each right-side page has a week at-a-glance with ample room for scheduling
appointments, phone numbers or events. The left-side page
has photos, or the month at-a-glance at the beginning of each month. The calendar comes in a box which makes
it ideal for gift-giving.
Full color; 7.25x9 inches(#B23307) Price -- $19.95
Women in WadersAnother twelve gorgeous fishing partners in twelve
beautiful fishing spots. The only thing better than the
perfect fishing spot—these la-dies fishing with you. Makes a great gift for your buddy, your relative, and yourself.
Bonus Poster Inside!
Full color; 12x12 inches(#B22957) Price -- $13.95
In-Fisherman Best of Larry TopleFor over thirty years Larry Tople has been the cover artist for In-Fisherman magazine. Larry paints from a bottom-of-the -lake or
stream perspective, having spent many hours underwater observing, recording, and photographing
the essence of fish life. He is recognized as one of the
foremost fish illustrators in the world. Features 13 of his most
beautiful paintings. Moon Phases, Daily Peak Fish Ac-tivity Periods, and Exclusive
In-Fisherman Tips to help you catch more and bigger fish.
Full color; 11x12 inches.(#B22993) Price -- $12.95
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–SILVER creeK Press–Our love for the great outdoors has prompted us to create these one of a kind poster size calendars. All photography is pro-duced from professional photographers. The uniqueness, quality and ability to capture the majestic outdoors are what make
American Wildlife Calendars such a well-respected company.. Full-color; 13x10.5 inches.
Saltwater Flyfishing
Price -- $12.95(#B23298)
WildlifePrice -- $12.95
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WildflowersPrice -- $12.95
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A. Every month has at least 28 days.
Best-selling
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Thirteen months of the world's finest angling
destinations, captured by the sport's leading pho-
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fly pattern with a complete tying recipe.
Full-color; 12x12Price -- $12.95 (#B23634)
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LaFontaine's Legacyby Al and Gretchen Beatty
Twenty-six patterns representing the last fly creations Gary had to share with anglers. Each pattern is accompanied by recipes, step-by-step photos and instructions, with “fishing log” commentary "Gary-style".
full color; 7 x 9 inches: 128 pages(#B4580) hardcover Price -- $27.95
Fishing & Tying Caddisflieswith Gary LaFontaine and friends
Digital media companion to Gary's book, Caddisflies.(#D3683) DVD; 120-min. Price -- $19.95
Fishing & Tying Attractorswith Gary LaFontaine & friends (and his wonder dog, Chester)All fine dry fly attractors from Gary's, Dry Fly: New Angles.
(#D3682) DVD; 120-min. Price -- $19.95
the laFontaine collection
Fish & Tie the LaFontaine Way!
Some people's idea of heaven may be streets paved with gold, but for me,if those streets aren't lined with books, there is something missing.
all 7 volumes (#D3160)Price --$125.00 (sorry, doesn't qualify for 10% discount)
—or order separately for $19.95 each—
Vol. I -- 90-min. (#D3966)Vol. II -- 90-min. (#D3967)Vol. III -- 93-min. (#D3969)Vol. IV -- 93-min. (#D3150)Vol. V -- 95-min. (#D3151)Vol. VI -- 120-min. (#D3152)Vol. VI -- 90-min. (#D3153)
visit or callthebookmailer.com406-443-1888for eaCh dvd'sfly pAttern liSting
The Traveling Fly FishermanFly Fishing Tips
with Gary LaFontaine, Jack Dennis, and Mike LawsonOne of our most popular DVD's!
(#D3971 2-DVD set; 120-min. Price -- $19.95
LaFontaine Sparkle Yarn~ only available at the Book Mailer!(custom colors with Gary's specific mix of yarn and Antron fibers)
~~Sparkle Yarn~~What is the most frustrating problem with Antron yarn? Finding it.
It is a miracle material -- just look in any fly tying catalog and you'll see how it has been embraced since it was first used on the LaFontaine Sparkle Pupa in 1972. But there are many different types of Antron, and only one type of yarn was chosen by Gary for fly tying. To ensure the availability of the right type of Antron yarn for our own flies, and for you personal tying, we contracted for
production runs of custom colors of this perfect yarn.1 color per bag (enough for hundreds of flies) Price -- $1.25
(#Y217) - Golden Russet (#Y208) - Brown(#Y207) - Dark Gray (#Y215) - Ginger(#Y212) - Light Gray (#Y214) - Olive(#Y209) - Yellow (#Y297) - Apple Green(#Y211) - White (#Y282) - Black
All 10 colors (#Y218) Price -- $10.00
And created from the Sparkle Yarn~ (painstakingly created by elves)
~~Touch Dubbing~~This is the best way to dub; no other method will form bodies as
sparse and fuzzy. Used for the overbody of the Sparkle Pupa patterns, this material is absolutely essential for the touch dubbing technique. If the pattern calls for fur, just mix it together with the touch dubbing.
Use BT's Tacky Wax (p.22) to coat the tying thread, then pinch a small ball of dubbing and move it over the sticky thread. The dubbing seems to magically stick–your fingers never touch the thread. Easy!
Learn the touch dubbing technique...Fishing & Tying Caddisfliess DVD (p.18)
1 color per bag (enough for hundreds of flies) Price -- $2.25
(#T234) - Golden Russet (#T225) - Brown(#T224) - Dark Gray (#T232) - Ginger(#T229) - Light Gray (#T231) - Olive(#T226) - Yellow (#T298) - Apple Green(#T228) - White (#T277) - Black
All 10 colors (#Y235) Price -- $22.00
~~Umpqua Bright Green Yarn~~Sometime in the past Umpqua Feather Merchants began tying
the Sparkle Pupa patterns with a bright fluorescent green yarn. Our private tyers continued to used the Dark Green (#Y206) per Gary's instructions. At one point, we had Umpqua use Gary's dark green and there were protests from fly shop owners far and wide. So now you have a choice; use the color that best matches the caddis in your area.
(#Y203) Price -- $1.25
The Magic of the White MarkerCaddisflies devoted a group of anglers into using a marker to color
the last few inches of their tippets "white" for nymph fishing. In the book this is called the Magic Act because the fishing can subsequent-ly seem quite miraculous. An ordinary marker won't work for this trick, it has to be an opaque, metal white marker.
Our LaFontaine Private Label Flies are custom-tied to our specifications based on LaFontaine literature (mainly Trout Flies: Proven Patterns). As a result flies are a limited-edition item and fly inventory is driven by popularity (the better it sells, the more we order). If you order early, there is a better chance we'll have what you want in stock. But as time rolls on, stock diminishes. If we are out of the fly you want, we can
backorder that specific pattern or you can choose to substitute a nearby size if available. It is important to note that we can only re-stock once a year, so it can take many months to fill backorders.
3-pack $6.50 or 6-pack $12 (same color, same size)
Deep Sparkle Pupa Brown/Bright-Green-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Brown/Orange-- 12, 14, 16 Brown/Yellow-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Dark Gray-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Ginger-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Olive-- 14, 16, 18~ this is the fly (along with the Emergent Sparkle Pupa) that started the Antron revolution -- and it's still the best caddis pupa imitation. Fish it dead drift (weight on the leader) two or three hours before the start of the actual emergence. Or, when trout start slashing the surface sporadically, swing it across a flat. (p. 112 of Trout Flies)
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Dancing Caddis Brown/Bright-Green-- 12, 14 Brown/Yellow-- 12, 14 Ginger-- 12, 14 Gray-- 12, 14 Russet-- 12, 14~ tied so that the hook point rides up. On tough, flat water streams this is my caddis dry fly imitation. The Dancing Caddis is earning a splen-did reputation on lakes, too. Ever notice how stillwater caddisflies "run" across the surface after emerging. This fly skates beautifully, leaving the same "V" wake on the water. Tip: grease the whole leader. (p. 154 of Trout Flies)
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Diving Caddis Brown/Bright-Green-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Brown/Yellow-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Dark Gray-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Light Ginger-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Olive-- 12, 14, 16~ in a recent survey of commercial fly sales only one winged wet fly pattern (the forgotten fly style) ranked in the top 20 -- it was this wonderful, imitative pattern. Gary considered this an indispensable pattern in his fly box. Caddis can be the phantom insect anglers can't see but must trust in by the way the trout are feeding. Extra protection for always having the right stage. (p. 32 of Trout Flies)
– • – • – • –Double Wing Gray-- 12, 14, 16 Lime-- 12, 14, 16 Orange-- 12, 14, 16 Pink Lady-- 12, 14, 16 Royal-- 12, 14, 16 Yellow-- 12, 14, 16~ the Theory of Attraction is one of the center points of The Dry Fly -- New Angles. Choose this pattern for the color of the light- There are six important color variations: Gray = overcast days; Lime = afternoon; Orange = dusk; Pink Lady = early morning; Royal = brightest sun with glare on water; Yellow = midday. (p. 168 of Trout Flies)
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Offering these flies to you is a grand adventure.Thank you for being a part of it.
• –—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—– •Gold-Bead Deep Sparkle Pupa Brown/Bright-Green-- 12, 14, 16 Brown/Yellow-- 12, 14, 16 Dark Gray-- 12, 14, 16 Ginger-- 12, 14, 16~ the weight of the bead adds another dimension to this fly. The bead sinks the fly, of course, but it also gives it a "jigging" motion as it bounces along the bottom. Carry both variations, regular and bead head, in your box for versatility in presentation. (see it tied in LaFontaine Originals, Vol. Vl, p.18)
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Deer Hair Wooly Natural Gray-- 10, 12, 14, 16~ all-around terrestrial searching dry fly. Try it as a caterpillar imitation in deep, slow runs during the heat of the day. (p. 161 of Trout Flies)
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~~~~There is no hurry. We shall get there.
—A.A. Milne (1882-1956)
Rivers know this:
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Emergent Sparkle Pupa Brown/Bright-Green-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Brown/Orange-- 12, 14, 16 Brown/Yellow-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Dark Gray-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Ginger-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Olive-- 14, 16, 18~ this was always Gary's #1 fish-catcher ever since it was invented. It tickled him the way it becomes the all-encompassing answer on certain rivers, such as the Gunpowder (MD) or the Sacramento (CA), and when he went there, anglers would show him their boxes stuffed with ESP's in a wide range of colors and sizes. (p. 116 of Trout Flies)
Enchanted Prince Peacock-- 10, 12, 14, 16~ this variation of the Prince Nymph was developed and tested by our research. In the LaFontaine Originals series Paul Stimpson shows how the Double Magic technique adds an aura of orange Antron around the peacock body -- and makes the classic original into a new super nymph. (see it tied in LaFontaine Originals, Vol ll, p.18)
– • – • – • –Floating Damsel Nymph Olive-- 10~ every tug of the lines results in a snaky up-and-down swimming motion. An excellent way to lake fish using a fast sinking line andvery short leader. Also great in slow water on big rivers in the weedy shallows. (p. 66 of Trout Flies)
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Improved Buzz Ball Orange/Grizzly-- 14~ one fall day on a mountain lake Gary watched trout continually bust clumped balls of mating midges, all the time ignoring single insects on the water. The Improved Buzz Ball brought those cutthroat charging from many yards away. (p. 144 of Trout Flies -- this Improved Version has a "half wing" of clear Antron for better visibility)
– • – • – • –Mohawk Gray-- 14, 16 Green-- 14, 16 Orange-- 14, 16~ colored deer hair covers the rear 2/3rds of the hook shank; the front 1/3rd is always white. It's that white section that makes this pattern such a visible fly. The Mohawk often outperforms the trailing nymph or emerger. (p. 225 of Trout Flies)
Rollover Scud Olive-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Orange-- 12, 14, 16, 18 Pink-- 12, 14, 16, 18~ we have been getting so many requests for this scud imitation for rivers -- and this is a surprise because this is a fine stillwater pattern. Apparently, the off-centered weighting on this fly makes it dancetantalizingly on the dead drift in moving water. A hot pattern for the Big Horn (pink), Green River (olive), and White River (orange). And a #12 Olive racked up an incredible dayon the Box Canyon on the Henry's Fork. (p. 94 of Trout Flies)
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We get notes . . .
My supply of the Sparkle Pupa was sadly
diminished 2 weeks ago (early June) in Alaska.
Before the salmon come in, established proto-
col is to catch rainbows on streamers. Nobody
told them not to eat the sparkle pupa I guess,
and it is much more fun to fish.
So I had to give my buddies some flies, leave
several in nice fish, and even the head guide re-
luctantly asked for one at the end of the week.
Gray Coughlin Gray-- 12, 14, 16~ it's afternoon and the light is starting to get soft. This is the time to start drifting a Gray Coughlin on the riffles and runs. A fine, consistent searching dry fly so drab it's hard to say what it imitates. Use it like an Adams. The quill fibers separate after a few casts. That's okay. (p. 211 of Trout Flies)
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Natural Drift Stonefly Nymph Black-- 6, 8, 10 Golden-- 6, 8, 10~ still the finest stonefly nymph there is for matching the emerging insects crawling into the shallows. Fish it right next to the banks. The buoyancy of the deer hair thorax and the lead-weighted abdomen keep this fly drifting in a vertical position. (p. 91 of Trout Flies)
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Drowned Trico Natural Black-- 18, 20, 22~ such a spectacular and obvious need for this imitation. The Drowned Trico imitates all of those spinners that get sucked underwater. You'll catch fish after fish on this pattern. Fish dead drift through areas where trout are working the surface. (LaFontaine Originals, Vol. lll, p.18)
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Twist Nymph Peacock (with beadhead)-- 10, 12, 16 Pheasant Tail (no bead)-- 14, 18, 20, 22~ the Twist Nymph is not a miracle fly (none are), but it's antron blend makes it the perfect "settling" nymph in stillwater. The problem with most flies when they're sinking in the water, is they don't look alive. The Twist Nymph is attractive to trout, looking both alive and vulnerable as it sinks. Antron fibers around the body mimics the translucency and brightness of the edges of a mayfly nymph.(p. 104 of Trout Flies)
Gary's friend made up a bumper stickerfor him after their trip to the high lake...
a sampling of the famousLaFontaine Private Label Flies
14 flies-for-
$15 bucks
two choices:
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Were Wulff Brown & White-- 10, 12, 14, 16~ a color variation of the Wulff design. It has a hare's ear body, a mixed brown/grizzly hackle, and white calf tail wings. It was created specifically to match the western Brown Drake (none of the other Wulff patterns do), but it proved to be such a good, all-around fly on the Big Hole and other rivers that it became very popular for every-day drift boat fishing. (p. 244 of Trout Flies)
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Fly strip #1(two oF each pattern)
Air HeadEZ2C Caddis
Fluttering StoneFree-Living Caddis
Ostrich BeadheadTwist Nymph
Tear Drop Nymphother fly patterns may be
substituted as needed
–plus–2 mystery flies
Each Pattern Selectioncontains different sizes & colors
Fly strip #2(two oF each pattern)
Clear Wing SpinnerDrunken SailorDuck Butt Dun
Halo Midge EmergerSparkling Hare’s Ear
Variegated Midge
other fly patterns may besubstituted as needed
West of Rangeleyby Robert J. Romano, Jr.
West of Rangeley, is the sequel to Romano’s enthusiastically received first novel, North of Easie. This time all is not well in the fictional hamlet of Easie, Maine, as Salvatore D’Amico, the middle-aged fly-fishing guide, is faced with the prospect of losing his beloved cabin to land developers and his favorite stream to gold dredgers. Concern grows as the sound of automatic gunfire echoes through the balsam-scented hills surrounding this quiet little town. And a mystery emerges with the sudden and inexplicable disappear-ance of a young marine recently returned from Afghanistan with wounds to both body and soul. No matter how bad things may appear the brook trout of western Maine remain as large and feisty as those in any fly fisherman’s dreams.
Fly-fishing legend Dick Pobst opened Thornapple Orvis in 1975 and has authored numerous books. His new book takes you through some of his 40 years of trout fishing around Michigan, North America and Europe.(#B23107) softcover; volume one; 9x6, 226 pgs. Price -- $18.00
"...the thing that made me think about a book is that I was collecting photos of funny signs. The one that
started me off was the Happy Mother’s Day sign outside
a convenience store. 'Flow-ers, Beer and Worms.' it said."
...one of many funny signs presented in Pobst’s book.
Autographed~
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Hackle Nabbers™No more holding the squeeze, let the slide-lock do that job,
you just guide the Nabber to perfect hackle. (X301) Price -- $18.95
True Spin Loop ToolThe one tool people always ask about is the "loop tool" they seePaul Stimpson using in the LaFontaine Originals series (p.18).
It seems simple enough—it's short (so it doesn't drag on the table),
heavy (so it twirls fast),and perfectly balanced (so it spins true).
Ideal for the Twist Nymph fly's Double-Magic technique.(#X286) Price -- $12.95
Bead Nabbers™ These tweezers have a small indent in the end to quickly grasp the bead. Then use the slide to lock it in, so the bead goes easily
onto the hook the first & every time, not onto the floor.Micro– 1.5mm & smaller (#M3041)
Fine-Toothed Metal CombThe trick to form a fully-spread, loose overbody for theDeep Sparkle Pupa and the Emergent Sparkle Pupa is to
comb out the plies of yarn before tying them down.Also used for combing out deer/elk hair.
(#C265) Price -- $12.95
BT's Fly Tying WaxThis is the finest fly tying wax since the long-gone Overton's
Wonder Wax. It stays soft ~~ it stays on the thread ~~ it grabs the short-fibered Touch Dubbing and makes a beautifully fuzzy and sparse body. Match the color of your thread to the color of theTouch Dubbing ~~ run BT's Wax up and down the thread once
~~ and touch dub to your heart's content.
(#W425) BT's "Regular" Tacky Wax Price -- $ 4.95(for size 12 and smaller –less "tacky" or stiff as the Super Tacky Wax)
Clear AntronWhat is Antron? Antron reflects light. It is Nylon, but the filaments
of regular Nylon are round and the filaments of Antron are 3 or 4 sided. Those flat sides bounce back light rays and make Antron spar-kle. Use it for mixing with non-Antron yarn and fur, and for wings.
(#Y243) Price -- $2.75
color the foam—then coat it with . . .AquaFlex Head Cement
Sensational! for the Mess, Foam Beetle, and EZ2C Mayfly and more
Regular head cement does not work on these patterns. It makes the foam too stiff and brittle. You need a flexible head cement.
This is the very best product for coating the white foam. Color the packing foam with a permanent marker and then coat the foam with this great Aqua Flex head cement. The color will stay on permanently. It will not wash off.(#C3070) AquaFlex Head Cement (1 oz. bottle) Price -- $5.95
Uni-Products Thread3/0 Uni-Thread 100 yard spools Price -- $1.75 each
Olive (#M3092) Black (#M3093) Camel-brown (#M3094)Red (#M3095) Gray (#M3096) Tan (#M3097)
Uni-Glo Fluorescent Body MaterialDuring Gary's scuba diving observations he played with fluorescence for nymph patterns. The result was the Tear Drop Nymph, a fly with
a fluorescent abdomen, that caught trout in incredible numbers.Green (#U250) Yellow (#U251) Pink (#U252)
Orange (#U253) White (#U254) Price -- $1.75 each
Uni-French WireA very high-quality metallic wire exclusive to UNI-Products.
This tinsel is varnished so it will not tarnish. Price -- $2.65 eachGold– small (#M3223) medium (#M3224) large (#M3225)Silver– small (#M3226) medium (#M3227) large (#M3228)
Copper– small (#M3229) medium (#M3230) large (#M3231)
Beads in Bulk~~ the Highest Quality Tapered Beads Available ~~
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100 beads per package Price -- $7.75
Closed-Cell Foam(for the Air Head, Mess, or Halo Emerger)
1/16th (#F220)1/32nd - thinner, for smaller-sized flies (#F285)5 sheets of white foam Price -- $1.50 per size
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Most Popular~ Taper Clip LockThe Taper Clip Lock features 60 tapered slots
which match the taper of the hook point. The retention teeth lock the fly tighter as it's pushed forward, so it won't fall out. But pull
the opposite direction and the fly comes out effortlessly. The slots accommodate a wide-range of hook sizes with no stress to the clip locks. The material contains air pockets, which provides great ventilation, keeps hooks rust-free, and reduces
the box weight allowing it to float. Price -- $6.95 each (#3006)
Flat Foam$3.45 each (#3008)
Narrow Ripple Foam$4.45 each (#3007)
Wide Ripple Foam$4.45 each (#3005)
Made of Premium Diamond-Cut Foam which is more tear-resistant than molded foam.
the perfect home for our favorite fly patterns!LaFontaine Private Label
Fly BoxManufactured entirely in the USA – Lifetime warranty
Durability– High-impact resistant box with a saltwater grade stainless-steel hinge pin. Stealthy dark-green matte color with gold LaFontaine logo imprint. 6" x 3-1/2" x 1/38"
Functionality– Unique polymer latch design opens easily with one hand, whether facing up or down. Corner radius ensures snagless pocket insertion; lightweight & floats.
Versatility– Customize the perfect storage system to your own personal fishing style. Choose from four styles of interchangeable inserts. Buy extra inserts to enable quick exchange & categorization of flies.
4 Insert Choices
amazing tool! 20/20 Magnetic Tippet ThreaderDon't get frustrated – get out on the stream~~~
We've all been there... fish rising and you're fumbling with that fly, trying frantically to thread the tippet through the eye. This little device is the quick, easy answer to your suffering. It's equipped with a Strong Rare Earth Magnet that holds and aligns even the smallest flies into the correct position. It works with a wide-range of fly sizes with or without beadheads & hackle. From there all you have to do is push the tippet down the channel through the fly's eyelet—you could almost do it with your eyes closed!
(#G10) Price -- $10.95 (Made in the USA)
what lasts longer, empires, skysCrapers or monoFilament? monoFilament, probably. it lasts up to six hundred years.
monoMASTER™ Waste Line HolderThe monoMaster is a small, lightweight, reusable tool for collecting the waste monofilament gen-
erated from changing flies, tippets and rigs. It fits in a pocket or can hang from your vest or zinger. Protect the environment from unsightly, tangled obstacles for birds, animals and fish. So easy to use—you will be become a first-class river steward, disposing of other's carelessly tossed tanglements. Just feed the monofilament into the slot, twist the handle and the line feeds into the brushy rotary insert into a small plastic tube At the end of the season, when it's full you just open it up, run scissors down the line and toss the monofilament waste—then it's ready to go for next season. Very simple and effective. Endorsed by the Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited. A great gift that will keep giving back to nature. (#B416M) Price -- $11.95
~ Fluorocarbon Full-sink FurleD leaDers ~ Tremendous for deep water nymphing and streamer techniques. They kick air–resistant, weighted flies over wonderfully, and cut through the currents to carry patterns deeper. Especially effective for stillwater fly fishing in lakes–leaders need to sink straight, with no belly which gives extra leverage when it comes to setting the hook.
Sizes: #3 -8 ft. (#L412); 9 ft. (#L413); 10 ft. (#L454)#4- 8 ft. (#L416); 9 ft. (#L417); 10 ft. (#L418)
An ancient idea. Modern materials. Put them together and you have the finest leader for dry fly fishing, shallow water nymphing and lake fishing. The Furled Leader is specifically designed
for transmitting power between the fly line and the tippet. It allows the angler to cast accurately and delicately with slack line presentations in all conditions at varying distances. A Furled Leader is not hollow in the center. They're solid, don't spray water, and turn over the fly beautifully – even in windy conditions. There are several styles of furled leaders—a leader for every fly fishing situation. Casting furled leaders puts a smile on your face and makes your day of fishing far more produc-tive to boot! Leaders come with a metal ring on the tippet end. This precision crafted ring extends the life of your leader so there is no "accidentally" clipping the monofilament while changing tippet. It's very tiny with incredible break strength, yet is light enough to be used on a floating leader. Eliminating loop closing, it is highly unnoticeable, makes for quick, safe tippet changes (available without ring by special order).
~ Fluorocarbon uniForm-sink leaDers ~ The best way to describe how the Uniform-Sink Leader fishes is to picture using it on a lake with a floating line. When it is cast out it fishes at a 45 degree angle from the end of the line. It does the same thing in rivers but is harder to envision because of the effect of mov-ing water. It's a great nymph leader and pulls streamer patterns down those few extra inches that make all the difference. The enjoyment of being able to fish at different levels of the water column and not having to worry about the difficulty of casting a sink tip fly line (which seldom goes where you want it to go in the first place), is a big bonus.
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Furled Leader Size ChartLeader length factors in an additional 3-ft. of tippet
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~ streamer FurleD leaDers ~ A tiny micro-swivel on the tip end (rather than the tiny ring) allows you to strip any streamer, bugger or baitfish pattern all day long without your line, leader or tippet twisting! Available for fresh and saltwater.
~ strike inDicator FurleD leaDers ~ Combine an integrated 18" fluorescent-red butt section with a powerful taper design and you've got a nymphing rig that can turn over double-nymphs and split shot with ease. Also excellent when fishing wet flies, nymphs and emergers just under the surface using the "greased line" technique. Just grease the leader with floatant from the line attachment section towards your fly stopping at the point where you want your fly hanging below the surface. You can also grease the red section for higher buoyancy.
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by Steven ZondagFurled leaders have many advantages when compared to other
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This book is the first of its kind, showing you all the secrets behind creating furled leaders. From the first knot to the finishing loop this fully illustrated book guides you step-by-step through creat-ing and customizing all types of furled leaders. In a short amount of time you will be able to create an unlimited supply and an unlimited variety of your own customized leaders.
Vince Wilcox's new book features a first-ever time table and level-of-difficulty scale enabling a tier to track their progress in a way that has never been done before. The patterns begin with the easier techniques using less materials and build upon skills and techniques. All how-to information is simply presented in clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs.
Tried-and-true methods from a fishing legend. A seasoned fisher-man shares the secrets he's discovered over years of catching fish. You name it, he' s caught it. Here you' ll find tips for catching trout with worms or minnows, attracting lake salmon with wet flies, mak-ing homemade decoys for ice fishing, & much more!
Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streamsby Ann R. Miller
In the user-friendly format of the series, Miller discusses the naturals and their behaviors then provides matching fly patterns and fishing techniques on the opposite page. Color, size, silhouette, and behavior of an artificial are essential, which is why it's important to have some knowledge of the local insects. Mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, lesser insects, and crustaceans of the upper Midwest are covered in this book. Learning to identify insects can be daunting for anyone, but doing so will pay off for you with more fish.
Common Nymphs of Eastern North AmericaA Primer for Flyfishers and Flytiers
by Caleb J. Tzilkowski & Jay R. Stauffer, Jr.Expert anglers know that the key to success is not only basic
knowledge of the insect that artificial flies imitate, but identifying and imitating nymph appearances and habits. There are two major hurdles to overcome that make them difficult to locate, capture, and identify: first, nymphs live underwater, sometimes burrowed into the stream bottom; and second, many nymphs are nearly microscopic in size. Common Nymphs addresses those challenges by including habitat and life history information, tips for identification, and photographs of more than 30 types of insects and their imitations.
The Dan Vise-- comes with the full recommendation ofPaul Stimpson, one of the finest commercial fly tyers. Paul has tied over 5,000 dozen flies (not a typo!) on his first Dan Vise.
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Steelhead Fly Angling: Guerilla Fly Rod Tacticsby Michael Gorman
Even if you're a steelhead veteran, you will find strategies that will add to your success. All the basics are covered, then Gorman takes it a step further by giving you invaluable real-world tactics for overcom-ing the many challenges that can get in the way of your steelheading success—crowded rivers, rude anglers, your own frustration and impatience, lack of knowledge and skills, changing river conditions, temperamental steelhead. Formulate a strategic game plan to effec-tively deal with them. All you've got to lose is years of frustration!(#B22851) hardcover; 8.5x11 inches Price -- $45.00(#B22489) softcover; 8.5x11 inches Price -- $29.95
\[Itu's Bones
by Carl McNeil of "On the Fly Productions"producer of Once in a Blue Moon & Casts That Catch FishThe film tells the story of expert Bonefish netter Itu (pronounced
ee-too) Davey as he makes the journey from subsistence gill-netter to pro fly-fishing guide. The huge "ghost of the flats" of Aitutaki lagoon are a challenge to catch... and land. Itu's extensive knowledge of the flats and legendary fish spotting ability help tip the odds. A second generation Bone-fisherman, he and his brothers were taught by their father Richard and nobody knows the Bonefish of Aitutaki like the boys from the Davey clan. However this film is not just about catching fish in a beautiful setting, it has also made a positive impact in helping protect a species and establish over 700 hectares in fishing reserves.(#B21393) DVD; 90-min. Price -- $29.95
\[Skagit Master 3: Steelhead Flies Beyond the Books
produced by New Water Media with Jeff MishlerAn intense look at traditional & modern steelhead fly design,
created from featured fly tyer's, encompassing their materials and tying techniques to meld concept into form. Confidence in the fly you choose plays a major role in your success.
This is much more than a fly tying film—a series of underwater studies using a flow tank examines flies in various water & light con-ditions in an controlled environment. Testing the tyer's hypothesis of fly concepts, will finally reveal truths and dispel myths about fly color, water clarity, contrast, movement and overall appeal. (#B22499) HD-DVD; 90 min. Price -- $39.99Skagit Master 1 featuring Ed Ward (#B20438) Price -- $39.99Skagit Master 2 featuring Scott Howel (#B21368) Price -- $39.99
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Gaula: River of Silver & Goldby Daniel Göz & Anton Hamacher, producers of tapâm
Filmed on the Gaula in Norway, this outstanding cinematographic documentary focuses on one of the last wild Atlantic salmon rivers of Europe. It is one of the most technically advanced fly fishing film productions to date, with unreal aerial and underwater shots. It truly reflects the beauty of nature and fly fishing. 43-min.(#B23192) DVD Price -- $29.95 (#B23193) Blu-Ray Price -- $29.95
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Paid In Fullby Fly Fishing Fantasies
A riveting, groundbreaking video on steelhead sight-fishing and dry fly fishing. Filled with breathtaking scenery, revealing fish behavior, and fly fishing at a level that'll redefine your notion of quality steel-heading. Learn from veteran dry liners how to ride the emotional rollercoaster of repeated short strikes, exploding leaders, crazy surface action, and mesmerizing supercharged rainbow trout. Plan your British Columbia steelheading trip of a lifetime to fish a steelhead river and get what's coming when you've fully paid your dues.(#B22504) DVD; 60+-min. Price -- $29.95
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Fly Fishing in the Wilds of PatagoniaSteelhead Flies Beyond the Books
produced by Hooked on the Fly with George Abbott ClarkDVD #1: Rio Gallegos
The Rio Gallegos has rebounded thanks to conservation efforts and has large runs of giant sea-run brown trout that can be caught in skinny water spring creek conditions with small flies. Once hooked, these sea-runs go airborne in the shallow river creating spectacular displays for the angler amid vistas of the sweeping landscaped pampas.
DVD #2: Jurassic LakeWorld famous for the best rainbow trout fishing on the planet, this
remote desert lake teems with rainbow trout up to 40-lbs. It is one of the most remote places on earth, and the only way to get there is to drive a 4x4 on the road from hell to get to this lake from heaven.(#B22036) 2-DVD Set Price -- $24.95
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Patagonian Silverproduced by Mountain Media
Rio Gallegos in Patagonia offers some of the world's best sea trout fishing. Using Las Buitreras Fishing Lodge as their base, Mountain Media sets off for an exciting adventure along the river. Struggling to get flies out in the wind, which sometimes reaches speeds of 100-km. an hour—but when the trout takes, it feels as if time is standing still, and even the wind ceases to exist. Leap after leap, high up into the air—the fight never seems to end. The powerful silver fighter never gives up, leaving you with memories for life.(#B22959) DVD; 66-min. + 37-bonus min. Price -- $25.00
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Turning Tail: The Atlantic Salmon’s Great New Leapproduced by Gray Ghost Productions
The Atlantic salmon is arguably the holy grail of freshwater angling, a cultural icon and a great indicator of the effect of man’s troubled history with his natural environment. This journey explores the outer most reaches from the wilds of Labrador, the Gaspe Bay Peninsula & New Brunswick, this film will take you on an exploration of a lifetime, well beyond the leap.(#B22946) DVD; 70-min. Price -- $19.95
One day my Gramma was out, and my Grampa was in charge of me. I was maybe 2-1/2 years old. Someone had given me a little ‘tea set’ as a gift, and it was one of my favorite toys.
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Seasons on the Flats: An Angler’s Year in the Florida Keysby Bill Horn
Migrations of fish, rise & fall of tides, and weather changes through the year in the Florida Keys. Both how-to tips for each season of the year and firsthand experiences recounted in detail. Florida Keys fishing has it all—sailfish offshore, Spanish mackerel in the gulf, silver tarpon cruise transparent waters in spring, black-tailed permit return from offshore spawning in summer, and big bonefish on the flats with one last chance for a tarpon in the cooler fall weather.
Bill Horn was Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish, Wildlife and Parks under President Reagan. He is a veteran Keys angler, having started his angling career there in 1954.(#B23198) Hardcover; photos, illus., maps, 6x9, 160 pgs. Price -- $24.95
\[Chasing Records: An Angler’s Quest
by Robert Cunningham All anglers want to catch record-size gamefish and record-setter
Robert Cunningham figured out how to do it with eleven world records in one year! When the he hooks and fights a record-size tarpon in the Gulf of Mexico for more than eight hours, only to lose it at boat side, he is already many years into his twenty year effort to break as many IGFA rod and reel and fly rod records as he can.(#B23204) Hardcover; color illus; 6x10, 224 pgs. Price -- $24.95
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The Book of Fly Patternsby Eric Leiser
A milestone in angling literature: the most complete and practi-cal pattern book ever compiled for the fly tyer and angler. With more than 1,000 classic and contemporary fly patterns for fresh and salt water, this is a compilation of designs and innovations from the best fly tyers past and present. Containing all the information needed in order to dress the pattern in the manner intended by its originator, with professional tips for solving specific problems.
Features silhouette drawings showing the correct proportions of flies; 12 plates in full color, showing more than 300 flies—including photographs of how certain dry flies appear to the trout; glossary of materials, including the very latest innovations—what it is, whether it breathes, floats, or sinks; where it can be obtained; what can be sub-stituted for it); glossary of fly-tying terms; dealer listing for fly-tying materials; and bibliography of fly-tying books.
1,001 Pearls of Fishing Wisdom: Advice andInspiration, for the Sea, Lake, and Stream
Nick Lyons, Editor (March 2013)From proverbs to professional tips to general words of insight, this
collection of quotes by fishing experts and enthusiasts is the ultimate repository of fishing wisdom. It’s the perfect gift for every angler in
your life.Lord Byron, Ernest Hemingway, Ed Zern, Ted Hughes,
Cervantes, and scores of others.[[
The Fishing Life: Quirky Tales of AnglingAdventures, Mishaps, and Memories
by Paul Schullery (March 2013)An entertaining anthology of fishing anecdotes and well-researched
articles from Schullery’s research & fishing life goes beyond just those days spent with rod and reel in hand–something that occupies
your mind and your heart, not just your hands. Stories, essays, farces, daydreams, & ruminations that will engage readers of all kinds.
[[A North Country Life
Tales of Woodsmen, Waters, and Wildlifeby Sydney Lea (January 2013)
The story of author Sydney Lea’s powerful connection to his fam-ily, friends, & the northern outdoors. His lyrical writing preserves a picture of people & places from the past with vivid scenes recalling
former times & contrasting them with modern life— inspiring readers to take a new look at the world around them.
[[Trout Adventures North America: A Fly Angler's
Mission to Catch all Salmonid Species on the Continentby Bob M. Willis (January 2013)
Willis' personal writing style seeks to bring readers with him on each journey, waiting out cattle drives, changing flat tires, hooking surprise rod-bending fish, & up sheer mountainsides continent-wide. Over 25
species & subspecies caught. Includes Apache & gila trout, arctic char, blue-back trout, brooks, browns (landlocked & sea-run), bulls (when it
was legal in Montana), aurora trout, Dollies & more.
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Fishing Flies: A World Encylopedia of Every Type of Flyby Malcolm Greenhalgh & Jason Smalley
A complete guide that describes every conceivable type of fresh-water & saltwater fly; examines the entire range of fishing flies—more than 1,300 in all, many by some of the world's most famous fly-tiers. These flies have been selected not only for their worth as lures but for their contribution to the progress of fly-tying.
Specially-taken 1,100+ color photographs show hundreds of fly styles & variations. Every fly featured in this book can be tied using readily obtained materials. Detailed instructions cover each step in the fly-tying sequence.
Useful tips, time-tested fishing advice, recommendations for en-vironmental conditions and fishing style, plus entertaining anecdotes round out this fascinating & complete resource. (#B23603) softcover; color photos; 10x8, 480 pgs. Price -- $29.95
Classic Salmon Fly Patterns Over 1700 Patterns from the Golden Age of Tying
by Michael D. RadencichThe most complete collection of classic salmon fly patterns ever
compiled. Photos of 1,738 classic patterns from the golden age of ty-ing. Select flies tied by 86 world-class salmon fly tiers from 17 coun-tries. Features patterns from the classic literature published between 1800 and 1941 by authors like Francis Francis, George Kelson, and J. H. Hale. Includes an 82-minute DVD of Radencich tying the Durham Ranger, a full-feather-wing salmon fly.
1042 color photos; 9x11 inches, 352 pgs.; 82-min. DVD(#23186) hardcover with DVD Price -- $75.00
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The Mayfly Guideby Al Caucci & Bob Nastasi
For anglers looking to increase their catch, this indispensable guide reveals the steps to easily and confidently identify the three stages—nymph, dun, and spinner—of many common mayfly species found in North America. Includes information on when & where mayflies hatch, how trout feed on them, and illustrated species charts.
Waterproof pages & small trim size enhance the guide's portability,
making it as sensibleas it is useful.
5x7; 186+ color photos & illustrations; 80 pgs.
(#B21146) spiral-softcover Price -- $26.95
At last, a pocket guide to aquatic insects comparable in quality & practicality to the 'Peterson's Field Guides.' This book will
fill the stream with hatch-matchersat last. Bugs made decipherable!
—John Randolph, Fly Fisherman
Flies That Catch Troutby Terry Lawton
Fifty-one flies from around the world, all with proven track records. Some are well-known and already appreciated by anglers but there are some hidden gems as well.
Discover an old pattern that is nearly forgotten or one that has come from the other side of the world. Find out the true story behind a range of fly patterns, as well as the correct dressings. There are plenty of flies, that are sure to find a place in your fly box.(#B23323) hardcover; 96 color photos, 7x10, 240 pgs Price -- $23.95
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Books and film abound in this 2012 edition of the Book Mailer. We’ve carefully selected each item in hope that there will be something you just have to have. If you are not sure, the Fly Fishing DVD Sampler 2 (pg.4) is a great way to figure out what you might most enjoy. There are clips from 50 of today’s top fly-fishing films covering all styles of fly fishing in all corners of the world, and for just a dollar with any book or dvd purchase, we think it’s a heck of a deal. You also get a bonus coupon with each Sampler DVD—so there’s no way to lose!
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Thomas Edison once said “I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”I say, “I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 flies that didn’t work.”
or Stream Dynamics for the Complete Fisherman? A very special title is included A Fly Rod in My Sea Bag (pg.15). The author Joel Stewart is a fellow Book Mailer customer and we remem-ber sending him books while he was stationed near Saddam Hussein’s former Al Faw Palace. Apparently for a fly-fisherman there is no where in the world that a fly rod can’t find a place to toss flies and share his passion of fishing with others. If there was one book that deserves a good read, this is it.
There are books about flies... Fishing Flies: A World Encyclo-pedia of Every Type of Fly and Flies that Catch Trout (pg.31); laughs... Patrick McManus brings us a new one on life, The Horse in My Garage (pg.10); and mysteries... The Royal Wulff Murders (pg.11) is excellent and Red Jacket (pg.11) is a new series by Joseph Heywood. Joan Wulff brings her casting tech-niques to a new level with her New Fly Casting Techniques , pair it with her DVD Dynamics of Fly Casting and get a package deal savings (pg.13). The DVD Where the Yellowstone Goes (pg.9) is a great gift idea for your angling buddy. Don’t forget your 2013 calendar, also a great gift idea—these sell out pretty fast but we have a great selection right now (pgs.16-17).
We hope you kick back and enjoy this edition of the Book Mailer. Winter is already here in Montana, and the snow has started to pile up—beginning its work on keeping Montana waters and fish healthy. It is cold here and reading or watching anything fishing right now, just seems like the perfect way to end a day. As always, thank you for your support and tightest of lines (or lies) in all your fishing adventures!
And speaking of films, Low & Clear (pg.2) is a perfect way to see how your friendship with your angling buddy measures compared to these two, JT Van Zandt and Alex Hall. A life-long friendship is under fire, but can their common thread of fly fishing hold it together? November also brings about the 20th Anniversary Edition release of Spring Creeks (pg.4) by Nick Lyons, a must-have classic for any library. Speaking of fly fishing libraries, we had a request for a list of books that would be considered “classic fly-fishing literature” A list of must-have titles for a complete fly-fishing library. We have started the list but would like to hear from you. Drop us a line via email, phone or on your order—with your insight, this may be something we can get put together fairly soon.
Long Flies (pg.4) is the third title in the Borger Fly Fishing series. Mastering the ability to sling these bigger flies guarantees the angler bigger fish in almost any situation. Blood Knots (pg. 10) is a wonderful memoir of friendship, family and fishing. The Bug Guy (pg.5) is the latest on entomology. A 2-DVD set, the first DVD is college level classroom work with the second DVD spent on the stream with practical application. The Fly Strip (pg.21) is a new item and a chance to fish some of Gary LaFontaine’s lesser known patterns. Each strip has 6 patterns, 2 of each in a different size and/or color so the possibilities are endless plus we include a couple of mystery flies... Just a fun way to add some kick to your arsenal of flies and at a reasonable price.
We also have a specially-chosen selection of feature titles from a small publisher, Whitefish Press (pgs.14-15). These titles don’t qualify for our 10% discount, but we think they are worth offering for their content as well as the quality of the books. Who could deny a title like The Complex Mind of an Ordinary Fly Fisherman,
