Mastering Pike on the Fly: STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES [Paperback]

Barry Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004

Barry Reynolds brings the art and science of flyfishing for northern pike to a new level of sophistication, giving pike anglers a true appreciation of pike and their environment and a full complement of strategies, tactics, and tools needed to locate and catch pike under nearly any circumstance.

Editorial Reviews

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This is a seminal work for fly fishers, the pike angler s equivalent of the landmark Swisher and Richards' text Selective Trout, which changed the face of trout fishing in the early 1970 s. Except Reynolds' book is a lot more fun to read. --Ed Dentry, Rocky Mountain News

I cannot conceive how anyone could write a better book for flyfisherman who want to catch pike on a fly. --Lefty Kreh

I cannot conceive how anyone could write a better book for flyfisherman who want to catch pike on a fly. --Lefty Kreh

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Johnson Books; First Edition edition (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555662919
• ISBN-13: 978-1555662912
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all pike fisherman, June 11, 2004

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Terry Wickstrom (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering Pike on the Fly: STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES (Paperback)

As an oudoor writer myself and the host of both radio and television shows I am always looking for material to recomend.
This book not only covers fly-fishing for pike, but gets to the core of pike behavior. Barry does an excellent job of explaining what pike are doing when and why. He covers water temperture, seasonal movement, the influence of structure, cover, baitfish and other predators. I truly believe this book will make you a better all around angler.
Terry Wickstrom, Host "Mountain States Fishing" television

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Any Pike Angler, April 23, 2004

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Matthew VanLandeghem (Batavia, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering Pike on the Fly: STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES (Paperback)

This is such an awesome book for ANY pike angler. The first few chapters explain locations and seasonal movements of pike, and the science behind the pike's environment including feeding habits, spawning, different lake types, etc. The "Presentations for Pike on the Fly" chapter is really where the fly-fishing aspect takes over (Ch 5). Many new recipies for pike flies, over 20 in total. The great thing about this book is that Barry explains how he uses each type of fly and when to use specific types of flies. If you haven't read his first book, "Pike on the Fly," read that one first and then get this book. "Mastering Pike on the Fly" is a 10-year refinement of the tactics explained in "Pike on the Fly." Barry Reynolds knows his stuff well!!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, January 4, 2007

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David R. Kent (Los Alamos, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering Pike on the Fly: STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES (Paperback)

Overall this is an excellent book just like the first one on Pike by the author. Both books cover some of the same material (e.g. where fish go during the different seasons), but they do not completely overlap. This book spends more time covering how to catch pike when they are being difficult. If you have the time, read both books. If you can catch pike on the fly during good days but have trouble during bad days, this book will give you new things to try.