Drift Boat Fly Fishing: A River Guide's Sage Advice (Paperback)

by Neale Streeks (Author), Richard Bunse (Illustrator) "Before you can begin floating, you'll have to board the drift boat or raft, something that can be trickier than you think, especially if you..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Anyone who has fly-fished from a drift boat knows the potential for a great day while floating downstream--and if the hoppers are happening, it can be downright euphorious. By covering lots of river and getting long, drag-free drifts on the fly, a fly-fisher will frequently hook more fish while watching the scenic beauty of the riparian environment go by. The author of Drift Boat Fly Fishing offers excellent instruction on getting the most out of this mobile form of fly-fishing, with chapters on casting from a drift boat, mending the line, reading the water, and capitalizing on the inherent advantages of fishing from a boat.

Review
Neale Streeks' Drift Boat Fly Fishing: A River Guide's Sage Advice is a very helpful "how-to" book written by a professional river boat fly fishing guide. Drift Boat Fly Fishing is full of excellent river and trout knowledge that should substantially help the reader improve his or her fly fishing success regardless of whether fishing from a boat, wading, or walking the bank. No one knows the river and its trout and their habits better than the observant guide. Aspiring fly fishers will gain a great deal of insight into the sport, and benefit immensely from Neale Streeks' years and expertise on the water. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Frank Amato Publications (August 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157188016X
• ISBN-13: 978-1571880161
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #614,364 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Fly Fishing: Drift Boat, September 17, 2007

By	D. Hurowitz - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a family we drift fly fish and I can tell you from experience it is the best way to go when you are dealing with many levels of fishing experience. Drifting is an art and this guide will certainly assist anyone who wished to enjoy drift fly fishing. David Hurowitz

5.0 out of 5 stars Drift Boat Fly Fishing: A River Guide's Sage Advice, March 25, 2007

By	Lynne Freehill "Mike" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent, comprehensive, clear and an easy, enjoyable read. Describes an an extensive array of techniques and situations encountered while fly fishing from a drift boat and works through how to apply them to different situations ... casting, line control, how to get long effective drifts with all types of flies, nymphs and streamers ... reading the water, protocol for fishing from front or rear. An excellent source for preparing for a drift boat trip. You'll be prepared for a much more successful trip rather than waiting until you on the water.

5.0 out of 5 stars Drift Boat Fly Fishing, February 22, 2007

By	Sky Pilot "Jim" (Pomona, CA USA) - See all my reviews

If you are going on a trip that includes the use of drift boats, you may want to read this book first. Many things are explained that you may want to know such as how to get in and out of the boat wearing waders. The book explains many things such as strategy and casting protocols to avoid problems. If drift boat fly fishing is in your future, this book deserves to be in your library. It has earned it's place in mine.