Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod [Hardcover]

Will Ryan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1996

Here is everything you've ever needed to know about smallmouth bass fly fishing. Smallmouth Strategies is a complete guide to taking smallmouth on the fly rod in all types of habitat, throughout the year and up and down the water column. At its core is a thorough study of the smallmouth's life cycle, behavior, forage, and seasonal and daily movements, with a detailed season-by-season analysis of techniques and strategies that truly work. This is an important book about one of fly-fishing's least understood fish. (71/4 X 91/2, 232 pages, color photos, b&w photos, map, illustrations, charts)

Editorial Reviews

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"Not since Dr. Henshall has anyone sung the praise of the black bass with such eloquent sincerity. But SMALLMOUTH STRATEGIES is more than just good angling literature. The book left me stunned by my own misconceptions. No, these fish aren't just frustrated largemouth that nature condemned to cold waters, nor is their capture so simple as merely tying on a trout fly. My angling repertoire is much the richer for the wisdom Ryan expresses here--the result of a lifetime of smallmouth angling."--Jack Ellis, author of Bassin' with a Fly Rod

"Will Ryan's knowledge and writing about fly rodding for smallies is so comprehensive and compelling that SMALLMOUTH STRATEGIES is one of those rare books that is not only informative but downright motivating."--Cliff Hauptman, author of The Fly Fisher's Guide to Warmwater Lakes

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Here is everything you've ever needed to know about smallmouth bass fly fishing.Smallmouth Strategies is a complete guide to taking smallmouth on the fly rod in all types of habitat, throughout the year and up and down the water column.At its core is a thorough study of the smallmouth's life cycle, behavior, forage, and seasonal and daily movements, with a detailed season-by-season analysis of techniques and strategies that truly work. This is an important book about one of fly-fishing's least understood fish. (71/4 X 91/2, 232 pages, color photos, b&w photos, map, illustrations, charts)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558213430
• ISBN-13: 978-1558213432
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,041,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ejoyable reading while gaining Smallmouth knowledge, June 2, 1998

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John Galante (New Windsor, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod (Hardcover)

Mr Ryan mixes in just enough of his interesting experiences with his valuable info on Smallmouth. His writing is down-to-earth, kind of like learning from a buddy. He includes several comparisons with baitcasting that I (a recent convert to the Fly) can relate to, just to keep things in perspective. Plenty of tips on locating fish, retrieve techniques, fly info etc. Also a nice summary chart of all the main points in the back of the book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasing to read from beginning to end.., January 22, 1997

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This review is from: Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod (Hardcover)

What makes this book so good is that it provides outstanding technical information while not being dry for a moment. Mr. Ryan's writing style is most pleasing. This is the first fishing book that I could not put down. I highly recommend this book to any flyfisher who is interested in smallmouth bass fishing

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ryan Rules, July 27, 2001

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Robert Charlebois (Needham, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod (Hardcover)

I have been reading Will Ryan's work for a number of years. His bass book is entertaining and helpful, precisely the kind of writing which I have come to expect from this author. I am a fly fisher, not a bait and bullets guy, and for me learning the techniques described in the book where very helpful. However, I also appreciate Ryan's non-pretentious attitude regarding certain fishing technique inclinations.

I also appreciate the anecdotes which are sprinked throughout the book. If one wants a stict how-to book go read your chain saw manuel. I prefer a bit of whimsy thrown in.

In short this is a must-have in your library if you consider yourself a serious fisherman and wish to add bass on the fly to your routine.