the Old Fly Shop

Clouser's approach to fly design begins and ends on the water, with a lot of time spent in between at the workbench. This is the full story behind Bob's popular and successful patterns. Recipes, instructions, methods, and variations are included, with color photos to tie 17 flies designed to catch trout, carp, smallmouth, pike, redfish, albacore, and more. 650 color photos & ilus; 8.5x11 inches, 184 pgs.

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In this unique video you will be taken into The Underwater World of Trout. The view under the stream is not as bucolic and stable as you have come to believe. A stream is alive, not just with trout and insects, but with minnows, crayfish, and a varied mix of living things. What looks like crystal clear water is chock full of sticks, leaves, bubbles and larvae. This exploration of a trout's world, from under the surface, opens your eyes to a new appreciation of trout and their living world. 52 min

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This great DVD starts with highlights of unbelievable mayfly hatches and includes instructional fishing of the Truckee, East Walker and Stanislaus Rivers by guides Andy Burk, Jon Copeland, Victor Babbitt and Ryan Davey.

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Montana offers fly fishers more than a little bit of everything. From classic rivers holding trophy rainbows and browns to high-country wilderness lakes filed with unsophisticated native cutthroats, out to high plains reservoirs and their own windswept version of this sometimes arcane pursuit, Montana present several lifetimes of angling experiences.With so much to fish-and so little time to do so-fly fishers need John Holt's Montana Fly Fishing Guides, East and West. Both are irreplaceable references that offer everything a fly fisher needs for the ultimate Montana fishing experience. Here is concise, accurate information for out-of-staters confronted with a mind-numbing variety of choices and those fortunate Montanans looking to expand their horizons on quality waters waiting quietly over the next range of mountains or hiding in some out-of the-way coulee.FEATURES INDLUDED:* Full descriptions of every major river* Descriptions (how to get there, when to fish, and what to fish) of all important streams and lakes within the major drainages-hundreds of waters* Great maps of all drainages* Hatch charts for important mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies* Comprehensive fly recommendations for each major waterREVIEWS:"John Holt has turned his gonzo, exploration-driven approach to flyfishing into a boon for other anglers."-Daryl Gadbow, The Missoulian"Without exaggeration, this is the most complete book I have seen on any fishery, ever. I can hardly wait until he gets east of the divide."-Steve Bodio, Fly Rod & Reel, on West of the Continental DivideABOUT THE AUTHOR:John Holt, one of the country's premiere outdoor writers, provides the most comprehensive list of rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs available anywhere. Each has been cross-checked with the latest data available from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and from interviews with scores of guides, fly shop owners, fisheries biologists, and hard-core anglers. The result is an unrivaled asset that will make any fly fisher's Montana experience richer and more fulfilling.

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Montana offers fly fishers more than a little bit of everything. From classic rivers holding trophy rainbows and browns to high-country wilderness lakes filed with unsophisticated native cutthroats, out to high plains reservoirs and their own windswept version of this sometimes arcane pursuit, Montana present several lifetimes of angling experiences.With so much to fish-and so little time to do so-fly fishers need John Holt's Montana Fly Fishing Guides, East and West. Both are irreplaceable references that offer everything a fly fisher needs for the ultimate Montana fishing experience. Here is concise, accurate information for out-of-staters confronted with a mind-numbing variety of choices and those fortunate Montanans looking to expand their horizons on quality waters waiting quietly over the next range of mountains or hiding in some out-of the-way coulee.FEATURES INDLUDED:* Full descriptions of every major river* Descriptions (how to get there, when to fish, and what to fish) of all important streams and lakes within the major drainages-hundreds of waters* Great maps of all drainages* Hatch charts for important mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies* Comprehensive fly recommendations for each major waterREVIEWS:"John Holt has turned his gonzo, exploration-driven approach to flyfishing into a boon for other anglers."-Daryl Gadbow, The Missoulian"Without exaggeration, this is the most complete book I have seen on any fishery, ever. I can hardly wait until he gets east of the divide."-Steve Bodio, Fly Rod & Reel, on West of the Continental DivideABOUT THE AUTHOR:John Holt, one of the country's premiere outdoor writers, provides the most comprehensive list of rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs available anywhere. Each has been cross-checked with the latest data available from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and from interviews with scores of guides, fly shop owners, fisheries biologists, and hard-core anglers. The result is an unrivaled asset that will make any fly fisher's Montana experience richer and more fulfilling.

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A well-tied knot can mean the difference between success and failure for fishermen-and nothing is more frustrating to an angler than losing the prize of a day or of a lifetime because of carelessness or an ill-chosen knot. The Complete Book of Fishing Knots contains easy-to-follow expert instruction for all fishermen on how to tie eighty important knots.Clear color illustrations guide you step-by-step through the various stages of tying each knot correctly and provide the assurance that it will hold. All knots have specific uses for the fisherman-to attach fly or lure to line, leader to leader, leader to line, line to backing, and scores of others. Thus the well-versed fisherman of any sort, fresh- or saltwater, will want to understand the best way to tie such knots as the Cinch, the Improved Cinch, the Blood Knot, the Albright Knot, the popular and reliable Surgeon's Knot, and such complex knots as the Bimini Twist, as well as many others.In addition to its state-of-the-art knot-tying techniques, the book contains a comprehensive glossary of terms to guide all fishermen through the complexities of the different types of materials and how to join them.ABOUT THE AUTHORGeoffrey Budworth is the co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He was responsible for updating and revising the classic knot guide, The Ashley Book of Knots, and is the author of The Complete Book of Knots and The Complete Book of Decorative Knots.

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Here is the ultimate book on every aspect of this fishing art form. McNally's pithy prose is enhanced with step-by-step illustrations from noted artist/angler Tom Beecham. REVIEWS". . .although I am usually skeptical of `everything books,' the McNally volume actually seems to be one of the best-thought-out basic texts I've seen for a while--for a reasonable price at that--covering everything from trout to pike to sailfish." --Fly Rod & Reel "To say any single book about a subject so diverse as fly fishing is 'complete' is tall talk, but this one delivers." --Flyfisher"McNally's writing is disciplined, but smooth. The reader doesn't even realize that he or she is being tutored as well a entertained." --New York Newsday TABLE OF CONTENTS*About Fly Fishing.*Fly Rods.*Fly Reels.*Fly Lines.*Leader Design and Construction.*Popular Fly-Fishing Knots.*Fly-Casting Basics.*Advanced Fly Casting.*Gear for the Fly Fisherman.*Trout-Fishing Flies.*Special Flies and Bugs.*How to Tie Flies.*Wet-Fly Fishing.*Dry-Fly Fishing for Trout.*Nymph Fishing for Trout.*Streamer Fishing for Trout.*Hooking, Playing, and Landing Fish with a Fly Rod.*On the Stream.*Techniques for Low-Water Trout.*Fishing Bass Bugs.*Spinners and Porkrind for Bass.*Streamers and Nymphs for Bass.*Dry Flies for Stream Smallmouths.*Fly Fishing for Northern Pike.*Panfish on Flies and Bugs.*Lake Fly Fishing.*Fly Fishing Salt Water, Inshore.*Fly Fishing Salt Water, Offshore.*Special Fish Species.

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A unique & essential addition to the library of every fly-fishing enthusiast. A worldwide journey to experience the beauty & thrill of fishing for trout, salmon, tarpon, bonefish, & permit. 23 stories from contemporary & classic fly-fishing writers. Captures all the irresistible visual & literary facets of the sport that continues to inspire millions of enthusiasts all over the world. Foreword by Nick Lyons. 300+ color photos; 10x11 inches, 320 pgs.

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