New Fly Fishing Books

December 18, 2014 By: Erin Block

  • My Life in Fishing: Favorite Long Stories Told Short by Stu Apte is a collection of favorite stories ranging in topic from IGFA world records (of which Apte holds over six dozen) to favorite fishing companions and personalities, including mojitos with Ernest Hemingway aboard his boat Pilar. Along with engaging stories, this book also offers an interesting look into the evolution of the sport of fly fishing from someone who was instrumental in its development. Stonefly Press; 1ST edition (December 2014).
  • 101 Trout Tips: A Guide’s Secrets, Tactics, and Techniques by Landon R. Mayer is a collection of technical advice and guidance from a veteran instructor of the sport. As a longtime guide, Mayer draws from his experience teaching on the water to offer unorthodox solutions for common fly fishing problems from fly selection to fighting and landing fish. Stackpole/Headwater (January 1, 2015).