Customer Reviews

Fly-Fishing for Smallmouth: in Rivers and Streams

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

As an avid river-oriented fly fisherman, I found Bob Clouser's new book, "Fly-Fishing for Smallmouth", extremely interesting and informative. He covers every aspect of the topic, "from soup-to-nuts". Not only is the book well written and organized, but the numerous photographs and illustrations that accompany the various chapters are of very high quality, and are directly applicable to the relative subject matter. Not much more to say other than, "Well Done!"

Although I have not read the entire book, what I have read is fantastic. Bob Clouser is a living legend when it comes to smallmouth fishing & to read his thoughts on the subject is great. This book in combination with his other book Clouser's Flies are probably two of the most informative books I have in my fishing library. A must buy for anyone wanting to learn more about smallmouth bass fishing!

I've read this book cover-to-cover several times and I consider this to be the ultimate work on fly-fishing for smallmouth bass because of the wealth of information it contains. It covers everything you need to know - biology, range, habitat, how they feed, what they feed on, how to break down parts of the river, etc. Whether you're interested in fly-fishing for smallmouth and are looking for a good place to start, or even if you've already been at it for some time, this book is so well-designed it is equally informative to both. The pictures alone almost make the book worth purchasing.

As a disclaimer, Bob mentions that the fly recipes he gives aren't an all-inclusive set of patterns, but rather the ones that work the best for him on the waters he fishes. There are other patterns out there that are good in their own right, so don't limit yourself to what you find in this book, but having said that, Bob's patterns tend to do well no matter where you may fish, and are more than transferable from one watershed to another.

This is probably the best written book on smallmouth bass which I have ever read. Great information and fantastic pictures had me dying for spring. I couldn't put this book down. I'm sure I'll be reading it several more times before the ice is gone.

Bob does an excellent job of giving you everything you need to know about smallmouth, thier habitat, fishing techniques and what they like to feed on. A great book to add to your library or give to that person who just can't quite get enough smallmouth on the end of their rod.

Lots of and great information and photo's. Would make a nice addition to anyone's fishing library.

Although more expensive than some of the paperback smallmouth fishing books I have in my collection, this book is a work of art. Its hardbound with quality throughout, including great pictures. The contents cover all aspects of smallmouth bass fishing from habitat to migration habits to where and how to catch this crafty riverine critter. The fly tying section is great. This book has become my new bible. I've tied several deep minnows and they catch fish just like Bobby C says. Buy this book and become a smallmouth bass predator. WOW!

This is one of the best written books on fly fishing for smallmouth bass, if not the best. It is presented in a way that anyone can pick it up and learn something about catching smallmouth bass in rivers. And it has enough pictures to keep anyone entertained. I've read many books on bass fishing and this is one of the best!

as a fisherman and fly tyer, i found this book very well writen and with great photos. I shared the book at the club and got Very Fine reviews. I would recommend it! Larry Roy