Fly Fishing the Texas Coast: Backcountry Flats to Blue Water (Paperback)

~ Phil H. Shook (Author), (Author), David Sams (Photographer)

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I've read lots of guides in my life and I believe this is the best ever. Not only are the maps, where to, when to, how to and with what parts excellent but the anecdotal inclusions put it over the top. -- R. Peter Van Gytenbeek, publisher/editor-in-chief, Fly Fishing in Saltwaters magazine

reading [Fly Fishing the Texas Coast] may result in a fly-fishing itch you can't resist scratching. It's a well-organized and easy-to-read book that suggests where to go, how to get there, when to fish a wide range of areas, what depth and bottom you'll be wading and what fish you should expect to catch. It provides information on tide- sensitive areas and, if you're interested, it tells you what kind of fly fishing equipment is best for a particular area. -- photographer David Sikes, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, October 7, 1999

Product Description

The Texas coast is an angler's saltwater paradise and this guide describes the most productive flats, estuaries, shorelines, and surf for the sport. Also included is information on fish species, gear, rod and line weights, as well as important fly patterns. 40 black & white photographs, 15 maps.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Pruett Publishing Company (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871088886
• ISBN-13: 978-0871088888
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #757,974 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A quality resource for theTexas coastal fly fisherman, September 29, 1999

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(Finally!)This is a useful and well researched book on the Texas coast, with much to offer the fly fisher. It describes in exceptional detail the type of information needed by anyone, from rank tyro to old pro, who hopes to have a successful trip to one of the myriad fishing spots along our beautiful Texas coast. Armed with this book, the average fly fisherman can pick a location, follow Phil's advice on flies, tides, and quarry, and look forward to a grand adventure in the salt. Heed his words on safety, conservation, and ethics and I can guarantee that you are going to have a ball. My personal favorite area from the book; Port Aransas and its' surrounding waters.