New Fly Fishing Books

October 15, 2016 By: Erin Block

  • Body of Water: A Sage, a Seeker, and the World’s Most Elusive Fish by Chris Dombrowski is a book of two passions, poetry and fly fishing, which lead to a life-changing bonefishing trip and friendship with legendary guide David Pinder. Milkweed Editions (October 18, 2016).
  • Wild Spaces, Open Seasons: Hunting and Fishing in American Art (The Charles M. Russell Center Series on Art and Photography of the American West) edited by Kevin Sharp traces the theme of hunting and fishing in American art from the early nineteenth century through World War II. With contributions by Stephen J. Bodio, Margaret C. Adler, Kory W. Rogers, Shirley Reece-Hughes, and Adam M. Thomas.University of Oklahoma Press (October 10, 2016).
  • Flyfisher’s Guide to Pennsylvania by Tom Gilmore is a completely new guidebook edition for the state, complete with full-color maps with GPS coordinates for access points, stunning full-color photos and comprehensive hatch charts laid-out in an easy-to-process format.The book details 160 trout streams and provides detailed driving directions to over 400 public access points. Wilderness Adventures Press (October 6, 2016).
  • A Guide’s Guide to Fly-Fishing Mistakes: Common Problems and How to Correct Them by Sara Low is practical companion for beginning and advanced anglers alike. Low, a licensed fishing guide and instructor, offers remedies for freshwater anglers on topics that include correctly approaching fish, improving fly selection, proper presentation, consistent and accurate casting, and efficient hooking and landing of fish, as well as pointers for fishing in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Skyhorse Publishing (October 4, 2016)