Wisdom of the Guides: Rocky Mountain Trout Guides Talk Fly Fishing [Hardcover]

Paul Arnold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998

Once you pick it up you can't put it down. Informative interviews with some of the best Rocky Mountain trout guides: Gary LaFontaine, Craig Mathews, Johnny Gomez, Jennifer Olsson, John Flick, Thomas Knopick, Larry Tullis, Mike Lawson, Charlie Gilman, Al Troth, Paul Roos. Priceless trout-fishing information presented by the people who are out there every day. Hatches, techniques, destinations, insight.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: Frank Amato Publications; First edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157188128X
• ISBN-13: 978-1571881281
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #775,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing agreement between the guides on many points., May 8, 1999

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This review is from: Wisdom of the Guides: Rocky Mountain Trout Guides Talk Fly Fishing (Hardcover)

The great value of this book to the western fly fisherperson is twofold. First is the amazing agreement amongst the 10 guides interviewed on many basic points of importance: less false casting, get closer to the fish, mend the line continually while nymphing and dry fly fishing. Secondly the specific fly recommendations and specific suggestions on how to present them. It goes on and on, but there are many fundamentally important points that will help me be a much better fisherman.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old fashioned, back porch advice, December 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Wisdom of the Guides: Rocky Mountain Trout Guides Talk Fly Fishing (Hardcover)

Reading Paul Arnold's book was like sitting on the back porch talking to a good friend. As a beginning fly fisherman, I was looking for honest advice about what kind of tackle to buy and other such stuff. What emerged from the interviews was honest advice and comments that I found very helpful; advice that was not burdened with any ulterior motives. You can't be sure of getting this kind of advice in a store, when the motivation to make a sale can color the advice that is dispensed.

While some of the more advanced topics were somewhat over my head, I suspect experienced anglers would find the homey treatment of this information just as refreshing as I found the topics of interest to me.

By its nature, a "How to" book is colored by the preferences of the author. In the case of "Wisdom," the reader is able to weigh the preferences of many experts, then come to his or her own judgments. I recommend this book for anyone interested in fly fishing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old-time, back porch advice., November 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Wisdom of the Guides: Rocky Mountain Trout Guides Talk Fly Fishing (Hardcover)

Reading Paul Arnold's book was like sitting on the back porch talking to a good friend. As a beginning fly fisherman, I was looking for honest advice about what kind of tackle to buy and other such stuff. What emerged from the interviews was sincere advice and comments that I found very helpful; advice that was not burdened with any ulterior motives. You can't be sure of getting this kind of advice in a store, when the motivation to make a sale can color the advice that is dispensed.

While some of the more advanced topics were somewhat over my head, I suspect experienced anglers would find the homey treatment of this information just as refreshing as I found the topics of interest to me.

By its nature, a "How to" book is colored by the preferences of the author. In the case of "Wisdom," the reader is able to weigh the preferences of many experts, then come to his or her own judgments. I recommend this book for anyone interested in fly fishing.