Arizona Trout Streams and Their Hatches: Fly-Fishing in the High Deserts of Arizona and Western New Mexico (Paperback)

by Charles R. Meck (Author), Charles Meck (Author), John Rohmer (Author)

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[Meck is] one of the top fly-fishing writers in America. -- Barry Serviente, Angler's Art

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The first complete guide to Arizona's trout waters and its important hatches, from one of America's most respected fly-fishing writers. Northern winters are cruel and endless, especially if you're a fly-fisherman. You could always tie flies and rent A River Runs through It for the umpteenth time, but this book offers an escape. Pack up the camper and head for Arizona, where you'll find winter temperatures in the 60s and 70s, cloudless skies, and inexpensive motels. More to the point, you'll discover brilliant and uncrowded trout fishing in a variety of waters, from bottom-release tailwater fisheries to fertile high-desert creeks. In the snow-fed streams and lakes in the north, wild Apache trout rise to the fly year-round. The authors take you to all the best trout waters throughout Arizona and parts of New Mexico. When and where to go, how to get there, what flies to expect on the water, and how best to imitate them--adventurous anglers will find everything they need in Arizona Trout Streams' detailed text, maps, and hatch charts. Includes detailed fly patterns and hatch charts. User-friendly format includes maps, stream data, and driving directions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881504238
• ISBN-13: 978-0881504231
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #627,152 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-read book for all Arizona fly anglers., February 18, 1999

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These two authors have taken much of the guess-work out of fly fishing new trout waters in Arizona. Their combined experience and knowledge have been put together to aid both beginner and experienced fly fishermen. Virtually every productive trout water in the state is covered, along with tips, techniques, directions, and tackle needed to be productive. The book is both fun and easy to read, plus extremely educational for the fly angler seeking to fish Arizona's trout waters. This is the much needed book that every fly fisherman/woman in Arizona has been waiting for. If you are even thinking about fishing in this state, read this book!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am a Arizona born Fly Angler who endorses this book., December 12, 1998

By A Customer

Reading Arizona Trout Streams, I thought my spots were being exposed. But as I got into the feel of the writers tone, I felt as if I were reading something written by a friend who was sharing his secrets. The book is punctuated by Arizona Fly Anglers names, friends of the authors who wrote the book. A nice touch. Certainly most people like to see their name in print, especially a book on our subject. Organized by geographics, the pages move from one stream to another in good form. Not all streams are listed, just the ones that are well known, and a few that aren't. One of my favorite streams is listed. The author gives it a poor rating, and for this I am happy. It seems that his idea of a small stream rating and mine do not closely match. That is ok by me, life is not black and white. There are some streams that I haven't even heard of. I know the area where they drain, but I haven't heard of them through my information channels or in my wanderings. I have a log, even one a little more in depth than I show you online. I check the insect hatches in my notes, and the hatches listed in Arizona Trout Streams is dead on. My knowledge of entomology is limited, but what I do know, I can say that it certainly matches the book. That my friends is a great feeling because I feel so lost when it comes to the Latin part of flye angling. I would have paid more for color pictures, but the black and white photographs are excellent. The pictures in the book look like ones that we have all taken. For instance, the Haigler Creek photograph is what I am talking about. A good look at what the stream really is. There is a section on Lee's Ferry that has been fully researched. The history of Trout strains at this tailwater are discussed along with flys and techniques used. I am impressed that I could have learned so much from a paperback book written on my subject. (my ego, has been deflated! just kidding.) Again, what a great book. Arizona Trout Streams is a must own for every Arizona Fly Angler and anyone who wants to know more about our Trout Streams. If you are thinking about coming to Arizona, go and purchase this book. It will make your knowledge of our streams match even some of us who have fished here our whole lives. Thank you Charles Meck and John Rohmer for making such a great book. I have been sweating it for a long time, and now I know that I am indeed learning many things, along with some new streams.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This has opened to my eyes to what I have in my own backyard, December 28, 1998

By A Customer

I would like to commend the authors for a great job on a book that has given the Arizona resident like myself a new outlook on fly-fishing. I am excited about using the plethera of information that I have, and cannot wait until I can put this information to work on my next outing. Thank you Charlie and John for a job well-done!!