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Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. The wisdom in this book comes from a simpler time, when the premise was: the more you know, the less you need. It teaches the reader how to discover where the fish are, at what depth, and what they are feeding on. Then it describes the techniques needed to present a fly at that depth, make it look lifelike, and hook the fish. With chapters on wet flies, nymphs, and dry flies, its authors employ both the tenkara rod as well as regular fly fishing gear to cover all the bases. Illustrated by renowned fish artist James Prosek, with inspiring photographs and stories throughout, Simple Fly Fishing reveals the secrets and the soul of this captivating sport.
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"Therein lies the book's charm. Part straightforward how-to, part back-to-basics manifesto, the volume is also a bit of a sermon that seeks to spread the good word about a centuries-old Japanese technique known as "tenkara"which calls for a long, flexible, reel-free rodthat Mr. Chouinard believes is the hands-down easiest and most pleasurable way to fish."
Wall Street Journal
"Too often the joys of fly fishing are obscured by the welter of nonessential tackle and techniques. Simplicity, simplicity, Thoreau advised, and this book is brilliant in its insistence on simple essences. Framed by its focus on tenkara, it is a superb primer of core wisdom for all fly fishers."
Nick Lyons