A Guide's Guide to Fly-Fishing Mistakes: Common Problems and How to Correct Them

by Sara Low

Overview

An invaluable manual for beginners and experts alike.

A licensed fly-fishing guide’s observations on the common mistakes made by anglers, A Guide’s Guide to Fly-Fishing Mistakes provides practical tips on how to improve fly-fishing techniques and break bad habits. Licensed fishing guide and instructor Sara Low offers remedies to freshwater anglers on topics that include correctly approaching fish, improving fly selection, proper presentation, consistent and accurate casting, and efficient hooking and landing of fish, as well as pointers for fishing in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Although written for anglers with experience, the notes will be just as helpful to anglers who have not had time to develop bad habits. Low elaborates on how to fix the mistakes many experienced fly-fishers make. Supplementing her methods are tales that illustrate different mistakes made on the water with her suggested correction for each mistake. Taking these suggestions to heart will provide you with that “ah-ha!” moment you’ve been waiting for.

As a guide, Low sees the same mistakes being made over and over again. Now you can see them too with this must-have resource. More fish, bigger fish, better fish—whatever the goal, the experienced and novice angler will find meaningful advice for greater fishing success.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510714335
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	10/04/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	674,790
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Sara Low is a New York State–licensed fishing guide and fly fishing instructor with more than fifteen years of experience leading fishing trips and teaching fly fishing to both skilled and novice anglers. She was honored as the 2010 Fly Fisher of Distinction by the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 The Right Rod 1

Chapter 2 Getting Ready 5

Chapter 3 At the Water's Edge 11

Chapter 4 Line, Leader, and Tippet 19

Chapter 5 Approaching the Fish 29

Chapter 6 Improving Your Fly Selection 43

Chapter 7 Casting 51

Chapter 8 Terminal Tackle 63

Chapter 9 Line Presentation 71

Chapter 10 Presenting the Fly 89

Chapter 11 Hook, Play, Net 97

Chapter 12 Safety on the Water 119

Chapter 13 Spring Fly Fishing 127

Chapter 14 Summer Fly Fishing 137

Chapter 15 Autumn Fly Fishing 147

Chapter 16 Winter Fly Fishing 155

Chapter 17 When All Else Fails 163

Chapter 18 Fishing With a Guide 167

Chapter 19 Stream Etiquette 173

Addendum Caring for Your Gear 183

Addendum Aquatic Invasive Species 189

Acknowledgments 191

Index 193

Editorial Reviews

“Sara’s extensive knowledge and love of fly fishing shine through as she offers solutions to the recognizable problems faced by anglers of all levels.” —Joan Wulff

“Sage observations from an expert guide, teacher, and angler . . . a must-have for anglers looking to improve their game on the water.” —MidCurrent

"Experienced fly fishers looking to improve their skills and novices alike will find a lot of comfort and help in this guide, whether they're small-stream or river enthusiasts." —Big Sky Journal

“Sara’s extensive knowledge and love of fly fishing shine through as she offers solutions to the recognizable problems faced by anglers of all levels.” —Joan Wulff

“Sage observations from an expert guide, teacher, and angler . . . a must-have for anglers looking to improve their game on the water.” —MidCurrent

"Experienced fly fishers looking to improve their skills and novices alike will find a lot of comfort and help in this guide, whether they're small-stream or river enthusiasts." —Big Sky Journal

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