Fly Fishing the Madison [Paperback]

Craig Mathews (Author), Gary LaFontaine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2002

Essential reading for all fly fishers going to the Madison.

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From the Back Cover

Flowing from its headwaters in Yellowstone National Park to Three Forks, Montana, where it joins the Jefferson and the Gallatin to form the mighty Missouri, the Madison River is one of the most famous, but also one of the most complicated, trout rivers in North America. This river can have different insect hatches every fifty yards, and ranges from a glassy, spring-fed stream to a tumbling torrent filled with rapids. Its complex variety of waters and habitat defies conventional fly-fishing techniques. In Fly Fishing the Madison, fly shop owner, guide, and noted author Craig Mathews demystifies the river, offering valuable insights and advice to first-time visitors and veterans alike. Covering the various sections of the river, fishing conditions likely to confront you in all four seasons, various insect hatches-including the famous salmon fly-along with a list proven fly patterns and tying recipes for sixteen of the best, Fly Fishing the Madison will prove invaluable to all fly anglers planning to fish this spectacular waterway. (6 x 9, 160 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585745073
• ISBN-13: 978-1585745074
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 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: #809,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A distillation of decades of experience, October 10, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fly Fishing the Madison (Greycliff River Book Series, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

Volume three in the oustanding Greycliff "River Books" series, Fly Fishing The Madison offers the aspiring angler a distillation of decades of experience, knowledge, and insight in this "user friendly" guide to fishing Montana's Madison river. Here is a wealth of information on the hatches, seasons, and reaches of the river, along with "tips, tricks & techniques" for unlocking the secrets of an surprisingly diverse river. The authors show how to fish the Madison with dry flies, nymphs, and streamers, as well as pointing out the right moments for each type of fly. Of special interest is Craig Mathews' contributions about fishing the Madison's two "stillwater" areas -- Hebgen Lake and Quake Lake. If you are planning an excursion to the Madison, begin by a thorough reading of Craig Mathews and Gary LaFontaine's Fly Fishing The Madison! Also very highly recommended for the angler's reference shelf are the other volumes in this outstanding series: Fly Fishing The Beaverkill; Fly Fishing The Henry's Fork; and Fly Fishing The Yellowstone In The Park.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fishing the Madison River, August 23, 2007

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Wooly Bugger (Monument, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fly Fishing the Madison (Paperback)

An easy to read and understand book with a wealth of information for those planning a trip to this Montana jewell of a river. Broken down by seasons and hatches so you can key in on the time you plan on being on the river and disregard, if you like, the rest or save for another time. A great hip pocket reference for fishing the Madison River, where to fish it and what to bring. Perfect for the novice or expert alike.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Prelude, May 12, 2007

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Richard Heusinkveld "bigrevvv" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fly Fishing the Madison (Paperback)

If you're heading to the Madison for the first time, this book is a must. It gives you all the insight you need to prepare for the trip, the right flies to tie up in advance and proper line and tippets. Once you're there, you'll know where to be at what time of the day to get all the action you can handle.