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Orvis Fly Tying Guide, Tom Rosenbauer

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If you are looking for a comprehensive book on tying flies, you found it! The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide includes detailed steps from start to finish on how to tie flies for all the basic patterns. Fresh and saltwater flies are covered, beginning and advanced techniques are covered, and detailed photography of each step of the fly tying process is included. The book lays the basic ground work by explaining simple tying techniques and then progressing with detailed tying instructions for some of the most popular and modern patterns. How to choose and prepare the correct material and all necessary tying steps for each fly are detailed in beautiful large color photographs.

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Once you have practiced basic tying techniques, the book includes photographs of endless fly patterns to inspire your future designs. All 400+ patterns include their fly tying recipes and proportions to help recreate them. Endless colors and fly patterns will get you thinking out-of-the-box on what materials to include in your next fly. This of course will get you “jonesing” to hit your closest fly tying shop to pick up the next batch of materials for your fly tying bench. Believe me, I know how it works…

For those interested in how much of the book is dedicated to saltwater – about one third addresses saltwater fly tying and fly patterns. Again, techniques and instructions may be demonstrated on freshwater flies, however most is applicable to saltwater flies.

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Florida Saltwater License-Free Fishing Day

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Many of you may have been waiting for a perfect time to get out and try your hand at fly fishing. Well, tomorrow is November 29th, a day which the state of Florida has given us a free day to fish without a recreational saltwater fishing license. This applies to residents and non-residents.

Florida already allows saltwater fishing (without a license) for shoreline areas which are accessible without the use of a boat or other means. On November 29, you will be able to fish all applicable saltwater by any means of access.

This saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g. crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.). In addition, Snook and Spiny Lobster permits are not required.

For detailed information on Florida license-free fishing, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on-line.

1001 Fly Fishing Tips

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1001 Fly-Fishing Tips is a one-of-a-kind collection of practical advice from over twenty-five of the world’s most renown fly-fishing experts. This book includes 1,001 of the best fly-fishing tips compiled by the former managing editor of Fly Fisherman magazine. It covers essentials from trout to tarpon, such as: casting with Lefty Kreh, matching the hatch with Charlie Meck, taking great fish photos with Barry and Cathy Beck, mastering mayflies with John Barr, catching selective trout with Mike Lawson, West Coast Stripers with Dan Blanton, Steelhead secrets with Lani Waller, and Spey casting with Simon Gawesworth.

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For those of you asking what percentage of the book is dedicated to saltwater fly-fishing; I’d say about one third. Keep in mind, advice on tying knots, releasing fish, taking fish photos, etc. are all applicable to fresh and saltwater. With a quick and easy-to-read format, 160 illustrations from renowned artist Dave Hall, and encyclopedic coverage of almost everything that’s important to know about fresh and saltwater fly fishing, this book is will offer some great advice for all fly-fishing enthusiasts.

As we are approaching the holiday season, this would make an excellent stocking-stuffer. The paperback version comes in a small format and a Kindle version is available as well.

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Fly-Fishing for Bonefish, Chico Fernandez

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Fly-Fishing for Bonefish covers the biology of Bonefish, what they eat, and how tide influences fishing. A section of the book dedicated to fly-fishing gear describes specific flies, lines, rods, reels, and more. Special attention is given to configuring the optimal leaders and how to rig your tackle to deliver more fish. Chico Fernandez explains how to hunt for Bonefish, casting techniques, retrieving fish, hooking up, fighting, landing, and how to release Bonefish safely. Included are tips on traveling to the flats and insight on how to better protect our saltwater resources.

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If you are new to saltwater fly-fishing or would like to learn more about Bonefish or flats fishing in general, this book is perfect for you! I found myself gripped, anticipating each section, one after another. How tides play such a big role in their feeding pattern, where they hide, and when they choose to eat. Chico talks about what specifically to take on trips, what clothes/ material to wear for weather and fast drying functionality. This book is filled with tips and tricks to stay comfortable through the day and ultimately land more fish.

Keep in mind, this resource is not applicable to Bonefish alone. Great secrets for fishing the flats are included. This means a good portion of the book will apply to Permit, Tarpon, and other species roaming the flats.

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