Fly fishing books are a great way to take a virtual fishing trip in your mind. especially when the days get shorter.
Fly fishing books come in a variety of styles and content. some of the most beautiful include different stories on the theme of fly fishing such as the classic “the longest silence” by thomas mcguane or “a river never sleeps” by roderick haig-brown. Others have become classics such as Mel Krieger’s “The Essence of Fly Casting” or Lefty Kreh’s “Fundamentals of Fly Casting.”
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A third category would be fly fishing books featuring some of the most beautiful places to fly fish around the world, such as fifty places to fly fish before you die or fly water : fly-fishing rivers of the west.
In this list, we narrowed down the best fly fishing books to our top 9.
the best fly fishing books you should read
the longest silence – thomas mcguane
this book would be on our list even if we had to narrow it down to a top 3. it is an absolute classic in fly fishing books and probably one of the most mentioned if you ask a fly fisherman what his favorite book is about fly fishing. theme.
“the longest silence” is a collection of essays that take the reader on exciting fishing trips of all kinds. mcguane is a great fisherman and a great writer. the combination resulted in an all-time classic. Other works by Thomas McGuane on fly fishing that we highly recommend include My Life in Fishing: Favorite Long Stories Told Briefly and Upstream: Fly Fishing in the American West.
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the feather thief – kirk wallace johnson
kirk wallace johnson’s feather thief made it to our top 9 despite not dealing directly with fly fishing. however, the plot of it will fascinate any fly fisherman or woman.
In 2009, a young fly farmer named Edwin Rist broke into the British Natural History Museum and made off with hundreds of rare bird skins. These skins, some valued at thousands of dollars each, were like gold in the passionate little group of traditional salmon flies that Edwin associated with.
Some of those skins were returned to the museum unharmed. many, however, made their way into the secret world of salmon flies and were never recovered. This book covers the history of the masks, the heist itself, and the aftermath.
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the essence of flycasting – mel krieger
mel krieger went down in fly fishing history as one of the greatest fly casters and fly fishing instructor to ever teach the sport. His book “The Essence of Fly Casting” has become one of the classics in the technique of fly casting.
Detailed instructions and dozens of photos teach you the essentials of flycasting. about any fly fisherman or woman can get something from the teachings of mel no matter if you are a beginner, advanced or expert.
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fly toss fundamentals by southpaw kreh
Lefty Kreh’s “Flycast Fundamentals” is another gold standard work in terms of flycasting technique. Like Mel Krieger, Kreh immerses himself in all aspects of throwing a fly.
This book is again aimed at beginners, but also at experienced fly anglers and women who want to refresh their technique. every time I open that book again there is something new to learn. this book should definitely have a place on your fly fishing bookshelf.
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the orvis fly fishing guide by tom rosenbauer
If you’re new to fly fishing and want an overview of the sport, Tom Rosenbauer’s Orvis Fly Fishing Guide is the book to go for. Expert angler Tom Rosenbauer covers everything from tackle and gear to casting, fly selection, and freshwater and saltwater tactics.
The book is a fantastic resource that is worth every penny. you can pull it off your classic fly fishing book shelf on a cold winter day and refresh your knowledge. you will always find something new to learn.
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50 places to fly fish before you die
The Fly Fishing Book 50 Places To Fly Fish Before You Die: Chris Santella is the perfect place to start planning your next fly fishing adventure. covers the most beautiful places in the world to fly fish in your life.
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If you’re looking for a great gift for your fly fishing friend, this book is also a great option and a must have on any fly fishing book shelf.
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foolish luck and the kindness of strangers – john gierach
John Gierach is the author of fly fishing books that have become favorites among fly anglers around the world. after a fly rod of your own (john gierach fly fishing library), another lousy day in paradise and dancing with trout (john gierach fly fishing library) and stray trout (john gierach fly fishing library ) (to name just a few), john gierach’s most recent work is just as brilliant: Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers (John Gierach’s Fly Fishing Library).
As in his previous books, Gierach includes the lessons learned from a life of fly fishing in his new book. If you want to fully understand this fantastic author, you should start reading his first few books and then move on to Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers (John Gierach’s Fly Fishing Library).
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a river never sleeps
“a river never sleeps” by roderick haig-brown is another one of our all time favorite fly fishing books. Like “The Longest Silence” by Thomas McGuane (McGuane wrote the epilogue to “A River Never Sleeps”) it is a collection of beautiful essays on fly-fishing adventures.
haig-brown takes the reader on epic fly-fishing journeys in a time when wild fish were plentiful. definitely one of the best fly fishing books of all time.
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a river runs through it
No list of classic fly fishing books would be complete without this all-time classic: A River Runs Through It – Norman Maclean. It’s hard to measure how many people took to fly fishing after seeing the movie “A River Runs Through It” directed by Robert Redford and starring the young Brad Pitt.
The film is based on the book of the same name. tells the story of two montana brothers connected by a love of fly fishing.
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