Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing »

Jim Casada grew up in Bryson City, NC, where he first started hunting and fishing. He taught history at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, then took early retirement to work as writer/photographer for fishing and hunting publications. He is a senior editor and book columnist for Sporting Classics, and a contributing editor to several magazines including Turkey & Turkey Hunting, Sporting Clays, Whitetail News, The Hunting Magazine, Smoky Mountain Living, and other publications.

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expert advice on getting started

which rods, flies, reels, and lines to buy

which equipment to use for your particular prey

and your favorite waters

all the essential fly-fishing skills and techniques with advice on improving your practice

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Every day the waters of Europe and North America play host to thousands of anglers seeking the thrill of the catch, enjoying the outdoors, and reveling in the beauty and tranquility of their surroundings. The Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing shows you how to get involved in the world’s biggest participation sport.

Clear and comprehensive charts detail essential information on choosing the most appropriate flies, rods, reels, and lines for your particular prey and favorite waters. See how to choose the right rods, flies, and clothing from the vast range of equipment on the market, as well as what to put in your starter kit. Then learn the best skills and techniques, from basics such as assembling your rod and attaching the fly, to casting, reeling, and letting go. Hints, tips, and advice are provided throughout to help you progress, whatever your level of experience.

(back flap): Jim Casada is a son of the Smokies. He grew up in Bryson City, NC, and started hunting and fishing in and around this mountain town. He taught history at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, before taking early retirement to work as a writer/photographer. He is an honorary life member and winner of the Federation of Fly Fishermen’s Arnold Gingrich Memorial Award (for contributions to the literature of the sport) and a recipient of the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s Ham Brown Memorial Award. He is the winner of More than 125 awards for writing and photography.

Jim is Senior Editor and Book Columnist for Sporting Classics; Editor-at-large for Turkey & Turkey Hunting; Contributing Editor for Sporting Clays, Whitetail News, The Hunting Magazine, and Tennessee Valley Outdoors.

Library Journal

For author Casada, there is nothing like the rhythmic motion of fly fishing, waist deep in a flowing river, catching a fish on a fly you have tied. Writer, award-winning photographer, and expert fly fisher Casada captures all the functional aspects of the sport in this book, which is divided into three sections: gearing up (flies, rods, reels, lines, clothing), the basics (knots, casting, wading, reading the water), and how to fish the wide variety of species and waters. For sports enthusiasts seeking a beginner's guide to fly fishing, there are numerous titles on the market, including Peter Kaminsky's popular Fly Fishing for Dummies. However, Casada's work offers a concise, useful format for the reader with no background on fly fishing. This excellent step-by-step resource includes an index, glossary, color photos that elucidate the text, sidebars, and diagrams. A recommended purchase for all public libraries.-Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., B.C. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.