Essential Guide to Fly-Fishing [Paperback]

Clive Schaupmeyer (Author), Jim Crawford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998

Fly-fishing is one of the fastest-growing recreational pursuits in North America, and The Essential Guide to Fly-Fishing is fast becoming recognized as one of the best introductions to the sport. Clive Schaupmeyer shares over 40 years of fishing experience in this detailed introduction to the equipment and techniques that will guide the new fly-fisher from the first cast through a lifetime of enjoyment. Includes clear and concise information on selecting rods, reels, lines and gear; understanding insects and fly patterns; casting and controlling line; hooking and releasing fish; observing and understanding fish and their habitat.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A detailed introduction to the equipment and techniques required to master the sport of fly-fishing." -- Northern Virginia Daily

"I have used this book, and will continue to use it, as a reliable source of information to provide my customers. A wealth of information without technical jargon. Clear and concise, easy to read and understand. Terrific." -- E. Dayton, fly-shop owner

"This book belongs in the library of anybody just getting into fly fishing." -- Calgary Herald, Nov. 1997

About the Author

For more than forty years Clive Schaupmeyer has fished the renowned waters of his home province, Alberta, and much of western, eastern and northern North America. His many articles on outdoor recreation began appearing more than a decade ago in publications such as Outdoor Canada, Western Sportsman, Western Living, The Outdoor Edge, The Alberta Fishing Guide, The Conservator, and The Calgary Herald. He is also a respected fly-fishing workshop leader, an award-winning part-time commercial photographer and a frequent speaker on outdoors subjects to clubs and groups.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Johnson Gorman Publishers (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0921835361
• ISBN-13: 978-0921835363
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,972,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific,Clear and concise, easy to read and understand, September 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Essential Guide to Fly-Fishing (Paperback)

The Essiential Guide to Fly Fishing is a rarity.,The author takes you step by step thru the process which to some can be very intimidating. In a very,down to earth process and without the technical jargon found in similer publication. Cleve provides you with a wealth of information and processes which allows everyone from the expert to the least experienced to enter the realm of the of Fly Fishing or simply increase their understanding and knowledge of the sport

As the owner of a Fly Shop, I have used this book, and will continue to use it as a reliable source of information to provide my customers with answers to their many technical questions. I highly recommend it as "required" reading in our fly fishing classes. Our copies sold out within two weeks of receipt.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have book for the beginner fly fisher., August 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Essential Guide to Fly-Fishing (Paperback)

Fly fishing is a puzzle to a beginner. One of the pleasant aspects of managing a fly shop is helping new flyfishers assemble that puzzle and watch as their knowledge and skills grow. But, what do you do if the beginner doesn't live in a place that offers the fine instruction available from a fly shop? What text book do you recommend to the beginner who wants to learn fly fishing essentials on his own?

In the 34 years I've been fly fishing, I've read many books that covered parts of the fly fishing puzzle, but no single book that completely assembled it in simple, easy-to-read terms. `The Essential Guide to Fly-Fishing' by Clive Schaupmeyer is the first book I've read that assembles the whole puzzle in simple, easy language.

Between the covers of this 288 page paperback book, you'll find complete, accurate information on gear selection and assembly, insect identification and the flies that match them, casting and line control, stream and lake strategies, hooking and releasing fish, and much more. And, the information you read is highlighted with over two hundred pictures and drawings. It is, in fact, the best and most complete guide to freshwater fly fishing I've read.

If you're a novice or intermediate flyfisher, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of this book. If you're just beginning, it's an essential tool you can't afford to be without. You can find it at your local fly shop, or contact Lonepine Publishers at 1-800-661-9017 and order a copy. At $17.95 US or $22.95 Canadian, it's a real bargain.

Al Campbell Writer, Photographer, Flyfisher; Fly Shop Manager, Former Guide - Montana's Missouri River

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Fly fishing, September 10, 2009

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Russell Bell (Laramie Wyoming) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Guide to Fly-Fishing (Paperback)

This book is a great guide to the beginner fly fisherman. It would be beneficial to any reader fly fishing any river in North America and perhaps the world. Clive uses very easy to understand language with good pictures and sketches to help further your understanding.

I would strongly recommend that anyone who is looking at getting into fly fishing or has just recently started should purchase this book.