Arizona Trout Streams and Their Hatches: Fly Fishing in the High Deserts of Arizona and Western New Mexico, Second Edition [Paperback]

Charles R. Meck (Author), John Rohmer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2005 | Series: Trout Streams

A complete guide to Arizona's trout waters, revised and updated.

In Arizona, you'll find a variety of rivers and streams, from bottom-release tailwater fisheries to fertile high-desert creeks, from the Colorado River to the Valley of the Sun. In no other place in North America can you see Trico hatches in November and again in February and March!

In this revised, updated, and expanded edition, authors Meck and Rohmer examine the state's trout waters impacted in recent years by floods, drought, and forest fires, such as Canyon and Cibecue creeks, the lower portion of the Salt River, and the Colorado and Upper Verde rivers. Coverage of many of the lakes has also been revised, and several lakes in central and southern Arizona have been added to round out this comprehensive, detailed guide. 50 black & white photos, 20 maps

Editorial Reviews

Review

Charlie Meck knows more about American hatches than any other writer. -- John Randolph, editor of Fly Fisherman magazine

About the Author

Charles R. Meck is the author of 12 books and countless articles on fly fishing. His books include Trout Streams and Hatches of Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic Trout Streams and Their Hatches, Arizona Trout Streams and Their Hatches, and The Hatches Made Simple. He spends his summers in Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania, and his winters in Mesa, Arizona.

John Rohmer has been fishing the streams and lakes of the high county for 40 years. He divides his time between his fly tying materials business, guiding for smallmouth bass in Arizona's high mountain lakes, and his responsibilities as co-owner of the pro shop Arizona Flyfishing in Tempe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press; Second Edition edition (October 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881506818
• ISBN-13: 978-0881506815
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #616,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-read book for all Arizona fly anglers., February 18, 1999

By 

[e-mail] (Scottsdale, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arizona Trout Streams and Their Hatches: Fly-Fishing in the High Deserts of Arizona and Western New Mexico (Paperback)

These two authors have taken much of the guess-work out of fly fishing new trout waters in Arizona. Their combined experience and knowledge have been put together to aid both beginner and experienced fly fishermen. Virtually every productive trout water in the state is covered, along with tips, techniques, directions, and tackle needed to be productive. The book is both fun and easy to read, plus extremely educational for the fly angler seeking to fish Arizona's trout waters. This is the much needed book that every fly fisherman/woman in Arizona has been waiting for. If you are even thinking about fishing in this state, read this book!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am a Arizona born Fly Angler who endorses this book., December 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Arizona Trout Streams and Their Hatches: Fly-Fishing in the High Deserts of Arizona and Western New Mexico (Paperback)

Reading Arizona Trout Streams, I thought my spots were being exposed. But as I got into the feel of the writers tone, I felt as if I were reading something written by a friend who was sharing his secrets. The book is punctuated by Arizona Fly Anglers names, friends of the authors who wrote the book. A nice touch. Certainly most people like to see their name in print, especially a book on our subject. Organized by geographics, the pages move from one stream to another in good form. Not all streams are listed, just the ones that are well known, and a few that aren't. One of my favorite streams is listed. The author gives it a poor rating, and for this I am happy. It seems that his idea of a small stream rating and mine do not closely match. That is ok by me, life is not black and white. There are some streams that I haven't even heard of. I know the area where they drain, but I haven't heard of them through my information channels or in my wanderings. I have a log, even one a little more in depth than I show you online. I check the insect hatches in my notes, and the hatches listed in Arizona Trout Streams is dead on. My knowledge of entomology is limited, but what I do know, I can say that it certainly matches the book. That my friends is a great feeling because I feel so lost when it comes to the Latin part of flye angling. I would have paid more for color pictures, but the black and white photographs are excellent. The pictures in the book look like ones that we have all taken. For instance, the Haigler Creek photograph is what I am talking about. A good look at what the stream really is. There is a section on Lee's Ferry that has been fully researched. The history of Trout strains at this tailwater are discussed along with flys and techniques used. I am impressed that I could have learned so much from a paperback book written on my subject. (my ego, has been deflated! just kidding.) Again, what a great book. Arizona Trout Streams is a must own for every Arizona Fly Angler and anyone who wants to know more about our Trout Streams. If you are thinking about coming to Arizona, go and purchase this book. It will make your knowledge of our streams match even some of us who have fished here our whole lives. Thank you Charles Meck and John Rohmer for making such a great book. I have been sweating it for a long time, and now I know that I am indeed learning many things, along with some new streams.

5.0 out of 5 stars No place for an old man to fish, July 11, 2010

By 

JB Goody "thecalibrator" (Phoenix,Az) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Arizona Trout Streams and Their Hatches: Fly-Fishing in the High Deserts of Arizona and Western New Mexico (Paperback)

It is a great book, but it basically tells me that Arizona is a tough place to go fishing if your old.