Essential Fly Fishing (Paperback)

by Tom Meade (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Prospective fly-fishers who are otherwise worried that the sport is too difficult or arcane would be well advised to read Meade's book for a lucid and concise introduction to the popular pastime. Meade effectively presents enough information to get beginners started. He covers such fundamentals as choosing tackle, casting a fly line, and deceiving a variety of fish with fur and feathers made to look like something edible. There are even simple fly-tying instructions. Angling etiquette and safety are also covered, and a thoughtful glossary is provided. A number of other books cover the same introductory topics, but none better in so compact a volume. Recommended.
Will Hepfer, SUNY at Buffalo Libs.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Another excellent book on the basics of fly-fishing. Although the illustrations were not seen at the time of review, Meade's well-written text alone will make a considerable addition to any collection of fly-fishing tomes. Meade's getting-started chapters are well thought out in realizing his intent--namely, to have the budding angler not go out first thing and purchase tons of new gadgets and toys. Oh, the chapters on how to locate fish in a lake, stream, river, or creek aren't so hot, but there are about a zillion other books on that subject, not to mention magazines and TV shows. What Meade does quite well is get those anxious to delve into the sport started out right. Jon Kartman

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558213341
• ISBN-13: 978-1558213340
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,228,010 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Essence of Fly Fishing, September 28, 1998

By A Customer

If you're looking for a complete Fly Fishing book that covers all in a few words, you have found it. A concise and easy-learning book for the begginer. Beautiful color drawings and diagrams illustrates the essential rules and tips of this sport. A might-have for your library.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am new to the sport of fly fishing., October 24, 2000

By	Andrew Chaney (Cedar Hills, UT USA) - See all my reviews

I started to fly fish about a year ago. I quickly mastered the basics of fly fishing. "Essential Fly Fishing" helped me learn the how to on fly-casting, where to fish, what flies to use for different kinds of fish, and how to put together a balanced system. This book also touches on how to tie basic flies and shows step by step instructions on how to tie a Wooly Worm. This is an exelent book for beginers. Although I know the basic principles that the book teaches, I still refer to it when I am fishing in new environments and using unfamiliar flies.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book gave me a very good idea of how to fly fish for a, May 26, 1999

By A Customer

This book takes you through the basic pricibles of the art of fly fishing. It explains in depth who to cast your fly onto the water. It gives a clear idea of how to tie 7your fly to the line. It even explains how to make your own fly.