Snook on a Fly: Tackle, Tactics, and Tips for Catching the Great Saltwater Gamefish

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With their voracious feeding habits and spectacular aerial antics, snook may be saltwater fly fishing's most exciting gamefish. These elegant creatures can be elusive, but once they're hooked, they strike hard, run far, and jump high. In Snook on a Fly, Zeigler introduces the thrills of fly fishing for snook to beginners and provides new insights for experienced snookers looking to build their knowledge and skills. He shares effective techniques for snooking in different seasons and environments, from mangrove estuaries to night fishing to sight fishing along the beaches. After discussing the necessary gear for snook fishing, Zeigler gives specific instructions on how to tie essential knots for snook and the best flies to use under various conditions. Snook on a Fly is sure to inspire, entertain, and enlighten fly fishers who have ever pursued or dreamed of pursuing these magnificent gamefish.

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A wonderfull read

The Guides don't control Mother Nature

Superb writing!

Superb read

captivating

The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass: A Flyrodder's Odyssey at Montauk Point
Peter Kaminsky
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0786867698
Release Date: 2001-08-22

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Acting on the advice of another angler, Kaminsky took a month off from harried city life and flyfished every day in the midst of the worlds greatest wildlife migration: the parade of fish and whales, butterflies and birds past Montauk Point. This is a story of a mans basic love of people and nature, one that will appeal to the many fans of Kaminskys Outdoors column in The New York Times, and his frequent work in Food Wine, as well as anyone hungering for fine writing.

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A wonderfull read.......2004-03-04

The Moon Pulled Up An Acre Of Bass

Fishing, cooking, and having a good time with your friends at your favorite vacation house, what could get better than that? That's the "good life" described by Peter Kaminsky in his nonfiction novel The Moon Pulled Up An Acre Of Bass.
Kaminsky shared his humorous fishing stories in October 2000 throughout the whole book. He picked the month of October because of the great fishing experiences he had with bass fishing and many other fish. One of his memorable moments was when he termed the expression "The moon pulled up an acre of bass." He used this term when he stood in amazement and shock while gazing at the water with what he called an "Acre" of bass while the moon glared at his face. Beside being a great fisherman and having a love of fishing, Kaminsky loved other things.
One of the things he loved to do was he loved to cook. He would love to catch fish, have friends over and then cook the fish in his kitchen that he loved. He said the kitchen had "Acres of counter space." Also what he liked to do was to spend time with his friends onshore and offshore. When he was with his friends he became a great fisherman. This happened because all his good fisherman friends gave him all various kinds of advice, which added up to him being a great fisherman. For example, one of his friends taught him how to cast under the wind on a windy day. This was great for him because then he could basically fish whenever he wanted since gusty weather wouldn't make it difficult for him.
Overall I really liked this book because I could connect to it so much. I could do this because I also have a love of fishing and the book takes place on Long Island. I have much background information of Long Island because I live there. As you can see, this book was mainly about Peter Kaminsky and his love of fishing with his friends. Since he and his friends were hilarious, this book turned out to be filled with humor. I really liked this book and I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fishing, comedy, and nonfiction novels.

The Guides don't control Mother Nature.......2003-10-18

I enjoyed the book and the concept, but the fawning treatment of certain guides (that probably gave Kaminisky free rides) read too much like promotional materials.

Superb writing!.......2002-09-22

The author gives us a great look into not only the stiper fishng world, but the culture and heritage of the east coast. A pleasure to read, cover to cover. Even for those of us that may never see stripers in the salt, this is defintely a worthwhile read.

Superb read.......2002-08-21

Reading his first hand account of 30 straight days tracking the Montauk striper, I found ambitious reason to visit the East End for the first time myself. Not only did I meet one of the colorful characters Peter describes, but I romanticized what it'll be like out there in another month as the fall blitz approaches, with Peter's account coloring every image. A superb read for anyone who finds comfort in the flex of a flyrod, and a fantastic primer to anyone who endeavors to interrupt, albeit mildly and temporarily, one of nature's greatest migration of life: the fall blitz off Montauk.

captivating.......2002-07-09

what a marvelous book. more than any book i have read on fishing or outdoors, this one is well written. it captures the feelings of the changing of seasons and the hope and dread of how things will be that day. are there fish still in area or have they moved out. what will today bring. one learns a lot about fishing and life and the passion one can have for something. at same time it is not obvious or heavy-handed with some zen philosophy or fishing as allegory. ultimately it is about the love of fishing with a fly rod and sharing that with a few other friends who have the same feelings. while reading this gem of a book, one learns a lot about fishing. i live on the east end of long island but i didnt really know the areas he talked about and the history of some of them. the author really makes the region and the people come alive. it is like you are having breakfast in the local "greasy spoon" with the guys who fish and talk about it. you can see the guys with the bedraggled looks while they try to glean some info on where action is without giving away any of their own secrets. you can see the birds working the water and feel the hard tug. you can also feel the days where nothing working/nothing happening but it isnt dissappointing. the possibilty is almost enough ....but not quite. i have only fished for stripers once with a fly rod but after i read this book i made arrangements to go out to montauk area to try it. if it is 1/4 quarter as good as the author makes it out to be, it will be well worth it.

Tying Contemporary Saltwater Flies: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide

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Terrific Reference
Very good - detail & photos

Tying Contemporary Saltwater Flies: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide
David Klausmeyer
Manufacturer: Countryman Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0881505242

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Illustrated with stunning full-color photographs and line drawings, this comprehensive saltwater fly tying resource features favorite patterns of the world's greatest guides.

Tying Contemporary Saltwater Flies provides complete illustrated step-by-step instructions and sequence photos for tying a wide variety of the newest and best saltwater patterns: baitfish imitations, flats flies, epoxy flies, topwater flies, and more. Hundreds of photographs and complete recipes depict more than one hundred patterns from some of the world's greatest guides, designed for fishing for all of the most popular saltwater gamefish. Also included is knowledgeable advice on fly selection, plus tying and fishing tips. This is the first book to bring together new saltwater flies, complete illustrated tying instructions, sage advice from guides, and beautiful art. 220 color photographs.

• Saltwater fly fishing is the fastest-growing segment of the fly fishing world
• The author is well known in fly tying circles
• Beautifully designed package with excellent photography and illustrations
• The only saltwater fly tying book to provide step-by-step instructions and sequence photos
• Covers flies for every major saltwater gamefish

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Terrific Reference.......2007-01-06

Well illustrated. Great selection of patterns. Lots of innovative patterns. For the saltwater fly tier, this is a must have book.

Very good - detail & photos.......2005-12-20

Expert or beginner this is a very good tying book. The book provides extraordinary detail on a variety of patterns with large, color photos step-by-step. The book also has a variety of other patterns that includes material and notes. Patterns covered are for a variety of species, from tarpon to snook to bonefish, striped bass, bluefish etc. Covers both natural and synthetic patterns

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Cole captures the gill-plate-rattling-surge of salted fish.

Tarpon Quest
John N. Cole
Manufacturer: Lyons Pr
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1558210970

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In Tarpon Quest, Cole offers a vivid and detailed look at his quarry, the great silver king, and of the exquisite waters of the Florida Keys and the Marquesas Islands that it inhabits. He describes the dramatic pursuit of these huge fish with fly rod and flies - near misses, heartrendering failures, the earned (and unearned) successes of others, and finally his own chance. (51/2 X 81/4, 112 pages)

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Cole captures the gill-plate-rattling-surge of salted fish........1999-06-01

John Cole LIVES fly fishing...splatteing his days on shallow-draft boats into tales that haul us all to the splintered, warped planks of Key West...to the wind-lashed channels of obsessive pursuit. READ THIS BOOK--a tropical drink stitched to your discontent...small enough to hide in the side pocket of a commuter's valise.

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Fantastic Book

Saltwater Flies of the Northeast
Angelo Peluso
Manufacturer: Frank Amato Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1571883940

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Saltwater Flies of the Northeast is all about productive saltwater patterns of the Northeast--flies that are designed to consistently catch fish. Intended to serve as a reference guide for both beginning and advanced fly anglers and fly tiers, this book is also a window on the world of some of the region's most successful fly fishermen.

Angelo Peluso profiles the exceptional flies of more than 100 professional and amateur tiers, guides and captains. Their designs and patterns have been successfully fished regionally--from the southern tip of New Jersey up through the rugged coastline of Maine, and most all locations in between. Within these pages are the "go-to" designs that each contributing fly tier, professional guide and captain uses when the going gets tough.

With its beautiful photographs and stunning artwork, including its unique computer-generated cover, this book is worthy of being on display. It's also practical, with descriptions and recipes for more than 400 of today's most effective Northeast saltwater fly patterns. An indispensable guide for fly tying, Saltwater Flies of the Northeast is a "must-have" for the serious or aspiring saltwater fly tier and fly angler.

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Fantastic Book.......2007-03-10

If you live in the Northeast and salwater flyfish or are interested in the sport this is the book for you!The artwork alone is worth the price of the book and the illustrations are great. Tying is also made easier by the material and hook listings. This book is a great addition to anyones library.

Fly Fishing Boston: A Complete Saltwater Guide from Rhode Island to Maine (Backcountry Guides)

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Fly Fishing Boston: A Complete Saltwater Guide from Rhode Island to Maine (Backcountry Guides)
Terry Tessein
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Where and how to fly fish within two or three hours of downtown Boston.

Terry Tessein, a veteran of a lifetime of fishing the New England coastline, shares those years of experience in the first detailed guidebook to the multitude of fly fishing possibilities within easy reach of downtown Boston. From the shores of Rhode Island to the coastline of southern Maine, Tessein will guide the reader on where to go, when to go to find particular species, and what flies and tactics to use at each venue.

Fly Fishing Boston covers both well known areas like the Joppa Flats of Newburyport, as well as the relatively unknown and underfished areas along this stretch. In addition, Tessein explains such important coastal fishing information as tides and how they affect the movement of fish. Finally, Fly Fishing Boston is detailed enough to provide even regional fly patterns unique to specific zones. It will be a book to both read in the off-season and to pack in the tackle bag when heading out for a day of fishing. 30 black and white photographs, 6 maps, index.

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This revised and augmented edition contains over 350 patterns, all in full color.

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Worthwhile.......2007-03-07

This is not a book that will teach you how to tie any particular fly. What it will do is give you loads of patterns with comments on tying each pattern. Is that enough? Not really but the book is a great source as a reference on a myriad of patterns by a lot of really good saltwater fly fisherman. Where the book shines is where Lefty gives a recommended group of flies for a particular species. For instance, do you want to know which seven flies Lefty takes bonefishing? In the order he fishes them? Its all here. Is that valuable? This book will always have a spot in my library.

Comprehensive collection of fly patterns; don't expect step-by-step recipes.......2007-01-09

Lefty Kreh presents a comprehensive listing of saltwater fly patterns and their application for various species of fish. As a novice fly tier, I found this book to be indispensable at deciphering the quirky names of saltwater flies. The text is sprinkled with little gems of advice on how to fish these flies. The photos are good, but they could provide more detail in places. Lefty gives lists of ingredients for each pattern, but does not give detailed step-by-step tying instructions. This is not a problem if the fly tier knows the basic methods for tying saltwater flies. The chapters could be better organized; for example, bonefish flies can be found in chapters 13, 25, and 28. The chapters are numbered in the table of contents, but not numbered in the text.

Simply the best definitive source on the subject I've found.......1999-03-29

Lefty has provided to both the amateur and seasoned angler a detailed but "plain language" styled guide to the identification, pattern (with recipe) and use of those salt water flies he (Lefty) has found to be both sucessful and productive in the art of saltwater and "flats" Fly Fishing.

Lefty presents the basic information that most of us non-professional anglers can easily read, understand and apply to our most enjoyable past-time.

I highly recommend this very well prepared and professionally illustrasted book for all anglers. As usual, Lefty has again provided me with massive amounts of information and instruction that I continue to enjoy which for the most part, made my mere 35 years of Fly Fishing an extremely pleasurable part of my life.

Great study of saltwater fly patters.......1996-09-18

This book has a wonderful variety of saltwater flies. Most of the plates have a ruler in the photo giving a dimensional reference to make it easier to build your own. This book, written by one the formost fly fishermen in the world, is very pratical in content as well as advise

Fly Fishing the Louisiana Coast: A Complete Guide to Tactics & Techniques, From Lake Charles to the

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Fly Fishing the Louisiana Coast: A Complete Guide to Tactics & Techniques, From Lake Charles to the
Pete Cooper
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Fly Fishing in Saltwater

ASIN: 0881506656

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A complete guide to fly fishing and visiting the hundreds of miles of bayous, coastlines, and the Mississippi River Delta.

Great fishing in great settings with great people and great food, too! Where else can you catch tarpon, eat authentic jambalaya, and dance to zydeco, all in one day? This is the first, and definitive, guide to saltwater fly fishing in Louisiana-inshore, coastal, and offshore. This where-to, how-to guide's coverage begins on the western edge of Cajun Country, in the Lake Charles region, and extends east to the Mississippi River Delta. Louisiana harbors an amazing range of fish: redfish, specks, flounder, tripletail, cobia, tarpon, crevalle jacks, and Spanish mackerel, even largemouth bass, and the author cues you in to what gear to bring, from rod to fly, and provides essential information on local guides; marinas; sporting goods; outfitters; suggestions for sightseeing on your fishing down time; accommodations, from motels to plantation beds; and venues for authentic regional "good eating" and music.

Many of Louisiana's year-round saltwater opportunities, both offshore and inshore, were developed in the past 10 years. In that time, there's been a growth of fly fishing in the state, and catch-and-release has replaced the ice-chest as a measure of fishing success. Whether you're sight-casting, blind-casting, surfcasting, or casting from your "mud-boat," here's your chance to hook into your biggest fish ever.

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Reference on Estuaries, but a bit redundant with prior works.......2004-08-28

A fine refrence text on the topic and written in Mitchell's typical style (Trout fisherman transitioning to Salt - as most of us are/were). If, however, you own his other works, it will be somewhat redundant, but worth owning.

Fly Rodding Estuaries.......2003-12-12

Fly Rodding Estuaries is Ed Mitchell's third book and represents a more detailed extension of some of the same topics from his previous work. Thus, if you own either or both of these other fine volumes, ESTUARIES will probably not tell you a lot you do not already know. However, if you are a flyrodder who strives to constantly push your level of expertise, this is not a bad place to go.

The book begins with a definition of estuaries and then discusses various conditions one can expect to encounter and what these mean for the fishing. Variables include tidal range and times, salinity, currents etc and these are important in sorting through otherwise "big empty bodies of water." The book then goes on to break down estuarine bodies of water into several types including salt ponds, lagoon, inlets, bays and coves, tidal creeks and marshes. There are also chapters on getting around in these environments, thoughts on tackle, flies and techniques.

The book is 148 pps long and is attractivley and durably printed on heavy gloss stock. All graphics are in color and add a lot to the otherwise fine content. While the concepts involved are applicable to all estuarine environments, the author's considerable experience in the Northeast, particularly Connecticut and Rhode Island is apparent. It is not however, a "where to go" book, but is instead focused on water types and techniques.

Overall, this book is well worth acquiring. The information is sound and generally well presented. I personally would have liked a little more on nightime approaches and worm hatches, although these are both covered. These are minor points however. Everyone can learn something from this book and the process is an enjoyable one at that.

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Outstanding reference; a must for the saltwater angler

A Fly-Fisher's Guide to to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation
George V. Roberts
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill
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ASIN: 0071353259

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In paperback for the first time, this beautifully illustrated, exhaustively researched reference is a one-of-a-kind classic, the pioneering and definitive work on marine gamefish's breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks--the animals on which they prey--and on the art--both practical and fine--of imitating them. Well stocked with gorgeous illustrations and photographs ... exhaustive detail on saltwater gamefish biology, behavior, appetites, and abilities ... life histories of prey species ... exact specifications of fly-tying materials and moves, with pictures of completed flies ... and suggestions for effective application, A FLY-FISHER'S GUIDE TO SALTWATER NATURALS AND THEIR IMITATION is a piscatorial treasure trove. Serious scholars of the long rod--particularly those with an appreciation for the tang of salt in their nostrils--are highly likely to feel a compulsion to own this volume, and to study it frequently, with keen interest. With 50 fine color paintings plus 88 full-color photos.

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Outstanding reference; a must for the saltwater angler.......1999-09-07

George Roberts, known in the fly-fishing world by the affectionate name "F.F.", has composed a masterpiece of both biology and fly-fishing tactics. Incredibly detailed, a virtual master class on paper, this is well worth wading through incredible scientific detail embodied by the author. A worthwhile and enriching read for any one who is serious in their quest for fish. An excellent choice for the saltwater angler in your life. This is a book to be treasured and passed on from generation to generation. After finishing this fine work, you will be able to say "Just show me them fish". His video is also a must-have for the serious caster. If you only buy ONE fly fishing book this year, buy this one.

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