Business Traveler's Guide to Fly Fishing the Western States [Paperback]

Bob Zeller (Author), David Banks (Editor), Pete Chadwell (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: No Nonsense Fly Fishing Guides | Publication Date: July 1, 1999

A seasoned road warrior discloses where one can fly fish within a two-hour drive from major airports in thirteen Western states. Bob Zeller explains how to turn the drudgery of a business trip into a fun fly fishing outing. Here's how to pack, what to tell the boss, and what to expect. Lots of detailed, two-color maps show where to go and how to get there.

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From the Back Cover

Got To Travel? Pack Your Fly Rod! This seasoned business traveler tells you how and where to fly fish within a two hour drive of every major airport in thirteen Western States. Why No Nonsense? You'll save time. In a few moments you'll know how and where to fly fish in the 13 Western states. Detailed maps show you how to get from the airport to the best, nearest fishing water. Illustrations show you flies, fish and everything you need.

About the Author

Tom Welsh is editor of the MEDIA LAWYER newsletter, having previously worked at the News Chronicle and the Guardian before becoming Editor of the North Western Evening Mail. After gaining experience teaching journalism at Harlow College, he established the journalism courses at City University,
London where he was Director of Journalism Studies, and later honorary visiting fellow Walter Greenwood is law consultant to Trinity Mirror Editorial Training, Newcastle upon Tyne, former editor (training) of Thomson Regional Newspapers, and Chairman of the Law Examinations Board, NCTJ David Banks
is Head of Short Course Training for Trinity Mirror Editorial Training and the former night editor of the Daily Post. He also teaches law on the Trinity Mirror Group's foundation course in journalism

BOB ZELLER is author of The Civil War in Depth, Volumes One and Two, the groundbreaking stereoscopic photo histories of the Civil War. He is a founder and president of The Center for Civil War Photography, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, presentation, and preservation of all aspects of Civil War photography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: No Nonsense Fly Fishing Guidebooks; 1st edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892469014
• ISBN-13: 978-1892469014
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,484,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars New way to enjoy business travel!, July 26, 1999

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This review is from: Business Traveler's Guide to Fly Fishing the Western States (Paperback)

In 1998, 44 million people traveled for business. The average trip lasted 2.5 days. There is no question. Most of these travelers can use a break.

In a new fly fishing guidebook, a seasoned road warrior reveals where travelers can easily find fly fishing within a two hour drive from every major airport in thirteen western states.

Now, with this guidebook, when you are traveling on business (or for some other reason) you can sneak away and turn drudgery into a fun fly fishing outing. Bob Zeller tells you how to pack, what to tell the boss, and how to change your attitude.

"After enough business travel all cities seem the same. I felt the same way several years ago. But not now. I've turned this gloom into an opportunity that most only dream of. Now I look forward to my business trip because I'm going fly fishing!"

The large 8 1/2" X 11" format has lots of detailed, two color maps that show how to get from the airport, where to go and where to fish. Bob says, travel light.

"Fly fishers are obsessed with bugs. When you travel and fly fish you should be interested in what might be hatching locally, but don't try to over-think the problem. Check this guide and ask anyone you meet what might be hatching and then don't worry."

Bob's Four Keys and Credo for the business traveling fly angler set the tone.

Schedule Well: An hour or two drive still leaves two or three hours of fly fishing. That's plenty of time to clear your head and make the trip worthwhile.

Save The Company Money: Rent a car with unlimited miles so extra driving doesn't cost anything. Stay and eat near fishing spots out in the boonies. They are usually cheaper.

Fly Fish for Fun: Fly fishing while on business is not about how many or the size of the fish you catch, but the joy of the experience.

Fly Fish to Stay Fresh: Among my colleagues there are cases of too much drinking in an attempt to avoid the loneliness of the high-rise hotels. There is also the clandestine "dinner date" to avoid eating alone. This has led to even bigger problems.

The Credo: There are many types of fly fishers. Some troll the bars of the high-rise hotels where they catch things they don't want and can't throw back. A traveling man's or woman's credo should be, "Don't bring anything home that you didn't take with you."

With good natured, to-the-point facts, Bob's 30 years of fly fishing-while-on-the-road are your guide to exploring the great outdoors, not just a hotel lobby or airport lounge.