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These videos by Scientific Anglers feature fly fishing experts showing you the skills and excitement of the sport. Some of the videos offer instruction in basic techniques while others cover advanced approaches for fishing specific species:
Fly Fishing Made Easy by Scientific Anglers. Covers the basics, especially for beginning and intermediate fly fishermen. 67 mins.$19.95
Basic Fly Casting by Scientific Anglers. Principles of casting, and how to develop your casting abilities. 62 mins. $29.95
Advanced Fly Casting by Scientific Anglers. How you can make the transition from a competent fly caster to a master. 68 mins.$29.95
Fly Fishing for Trout by Scientific Anglers. Renowned fishing expert Gary Borger covers the essentials for successful trout fishing. 58 mins. $29.95
Fishing the Dry Fly by Scientific Anglers. Develop your skills in the classic, and most exciting way to catch trout. 57 mins.$29.95
Strategies for Selective Trout by Scientific Anglers. How to approach trout with the most promising patterns and presentation. 74 mins.$29.95
Fly Fishing for Pacific Steelhead by Scientific Anglers. How to catch the "ultimate challenge," Pacific Steelhead. 54 mins.$29.95
Art of Fly Tying, CD-ROM. Close-up movies show you how to tie over 200 fly patterns. Detailed step-by-step directions for each pattern. Includes an interactive index, and an interface that guides you to the tying instructions and patterns. (Runs on 486 or higher, Windows 3.1 or 95. Also on Mac 68030, 25MHz, 8MB.) $29.95
Fly Fishing Equipment and Skills by van Vliet. With great photographic detail, this book shows you how to select the right equipment, clothes, and flies, how to make the basic knots, how to cast, etc. Color photos, cloth bound, 144 pp. $24.95
Essential Fly Fishing by Meade. This lavishly illustrated book shows all the fundamentals of fly fishing, from casting to tying flies. Covers techniques for trout, bass, and panfish, as well as pike, striped bass, carp, etc. Color illus, 160 pp. $15.95
Cathy Beck's Fly-Fishing Handbook by Beck. Covers the basics of tackle, clothing and accessories, techniques from casting to playing fish, and the spirit and ethics of the sport. Illus, 184 pp. $16.95
Fly Fishing Made Easy by Ritter and Card. A practical approach geared toward the novice angler, with info on equipment and techniques. Photos, illus, 192 pp. $17.95
The Curtis Creek Manifesto by Anderson. The classic how-to book for beginners, with hundreds of cartoon drawings by Sheridan Anderson teaching you how to cast, select flies, etc. A humorous yet effective approach. Illus, 48 pp. $7.95
Commonsense Fly Fishing by Ovington. A good, basic book to help you get started: Down to earth, no-nonsense instructions. 192 pp.$12.95
Learn How to Fly Fish in One Day by Nemes. Shows you the quickest way to start tying flies, casting, and catching fish. Photos, illus, 128 pp. $11.95
Handbook of Hatches by Hughes. A very understandable guide to identifying trout foods and selecting flies to match them. Clarifies the classification of insects. Photos, illus, 192 pp.$14.95
Joan Wulff's Fly Casting Techniques by Wulff. A complete look at every part of your cast, with sections on line speed, improving accuracy and distance, loop control, shooting lines, aerial mending, correcting mistakes, and more. Photos, illus, 258 pp. $22.95
Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple by Morris. Over 220 photos and step-by-step instructions show you how to tie dries, wets, streamers, nymphs and much more. Full color, spiral bound, 80 pp. $19.95
American Fly Tying Manual by Hughes. Color and black-and-white photos show you how to tie 290 patterns. Covers the best-producing flies, including dry, wet, nymph, steelhead, salmon, cutthroat, etc. Also fishing tips. Photos, 48 pp. $9.95
Advanced Fly Fishing Techniques by Kreh. With beautiful illustrations and clear photos, this book shows you fly casting techniques, how to read a trout stream, knots and tackle, choosing the right fly, and fighting and landing a fish. Illus, photos, 342 pp. $16.95
Driftboat Strategies by Streeks. Learn how to find and fish the places where trout dwell, using proper drift boat strategy. Covers fish behavior, insect hatches, and how drift boat anglers use river characteristics. Photos, illus, 192 pp. $17.95
Fly Fishing Small Streams by John Gierach. Trout fishing instruction with the same insight and humor for which Gierach is famous. Discusses selecting tackle, reading the water, scouting the stream, etc. Photos, illus, 160 pp.$14.95
Fly Fishing the High Country by John Gierach. Techniques, advice, and humor for fly fishing mountain streams, lakes, and beaver ponds. Covers types of fish, prospecting for unfished spots, etc. Photos, 110 pp.$9.95
A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean. The best-selling story of Maclean's experiences growing up in frontier Montana, and the role of fly fishing in his life. 342 pp. $6.99
Even Brook Trout Get the Blues by John Gierach. Humor and insight on fly fishing subjects such as the life of brook trout in the Rockies, bamboo vs. graphite rods, hog holes, secret streams, poachers, and other topics. 225 pp.$11.00
Sex, Death, and Fly Fishing by John Gierach. The famous author takes on life's key issues and greatest mysteries. 240 pp. $12.00
Where the Trout Are as Long as your Leg by John Gierach. Gierach takes us on a trip to the great streams of his life. Earthy, vivid, and witty. 94 pp. $9.00
A Different Angle: Fly Fishing Stories by Women edited by Morris. Fly fishing writing by contemporary authors ranging from Pulitzer prize-winning author E. Annie Proulx to fly-casting champion Joan Salvato Wulff. Illus, 288 pp. $12.00
Trout Fishing Sourcebook by Mark Williams. From tailrace fishing to angling in remote streams, this guide includes fishing opportunities in 46 states, with photos, maps, shops, guides, outfitters, addresses, and phone numbers. 320 pp. $19.95
North American Fly-Fishing by Bob Newman. Covers every major species of gamefish, from Florida to the Yukon, with advice from top fly-fishing guides. Photos, illus, 224 pp. $15.95
Great Rivers, Great Hatches by Charles Meck and Greg Hoover. Describes the fishing, hatches, and special regulations for every major trout stream in the U.S. Photos, maps, illus, 384 pp. $18.95
Fishing Maine by Seymour. Covers 80 fishing hot spots in Maine, describing species, best times to fish, tips on lures, flies, bait, tackle, and techniques. Photos, illus, maps, 200 pp. $12.95
Virginia Trout Streams by Slone. Covers 60 streams, from the northern Shenandoah Mountains to the western Panhandle. Includes streams for every taste, from roadside to hike-in. Maps, photos, 190 pp. $15.00
Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park by Murray. How to fish for brook trout, what tackle you need, access points, park facilities, backpacking info, etc. Photos, 134 pp. $11.95
Fly-Fishing Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains by Don Kirk. Covers each major stream in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with valuable information on location, fishing pressure, species of trout, and access routes. Photos. 224 pp. $17.95
Trout Streams of Southern Appalachia by Jacobs. A thorough guide to the rivers and streams in 37 major river drainages in GA, KY, NC, SC, and TN, including the Cumberland Plateau. Access info, hatches, casting and wading conditions, etc. Maps, photos, 356 pp. $17.00
Rivers and Rapids: Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma by Narramore and Nolen. A popular canoeing, rafting, and fishing guide, with maps and canoe livery and outfitter information. Photos, maps, 144 pp. $13.95
Fly Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park: An Angler's Guide by Hosman. A guide to rivers, creeks, and lakes that abound with trout. Info on seasons, flies, and techniques. Maps, illus, 126 pp. $16.95
Fly Fishing the Colorado River by Al Marlowe. Covers the Colorado River in Colorado as well as its tributaries, including the Blue, Eagle, Roaring Fork, and Fryingpan rivers. Includes maps, hatch charts, fly patterns, fly shops and lodges. Photos, maps, 176 pp. $15.95
Fly Fishing Southern Colorado by Martin et al. A guide to fishing on the scenic Conejos, Rio Grande, San Juan, Piedra, Los Pinos, Animas, and Dolores rivers and their tributaries. Includes both roadside and remote hike-in sections. Photos, maps, 192 pp. $17.95
Fly Fishing in Northern New Mexico by Martin. Covers 31 rivers and streams, and 12 lakes, describing access, trout species, stream characteristics, regulations, and timing of hatches. Includes maps and illus. 320 pp.$15.95
Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide by Mathews and Molinero. Covers rivers, lakes and streams in Yellowstone National Park. Insect activity periods, fly patterns, and effective techniques. Includes locations, access points, distances, terrain, etc. Photos, maps, 168 pp.$16.95
The Yellowstone River and its Angling by Hughes. Covers the river from its headwaters in Yellowstone Park downstream 200 miles to the Bighorn. Info on fly hatches, color fly plates, and recommendations by local experts. Includes area history and geology. Full color, 96 pp. $19.95
Fly Fishing the Yellowstone River by Walinchus and Travis. Covers the Yellowstone from Yellowstone National Park to Billings, MT, with river characteristics, access, season, management, fishing practices, and tackle requirements. 288 pp. $25.00
Floating and Recreation on Montana Rivers by Thompson. Covers floating and fishing on over 70 rivers across Montana, with trip info including access, permits, flow ratings, services, fishing and camping. 370 pp. $24.95
Flyfisher's Guide to Montana by Thomas. Covers all rivers, spring creeks, and lakes of the four regions of Montana. Maps show mileage, access points, and campgrounds. Info on fish, tackle, technique, hatches, peak seasons and patterns. Lists fly shops, guides, lodging, and restaurants. Photos, maps, 392 pp. $26.95
Montana Fly Fishing Guide, Volume 1, West of the Divide by Holt. Covers the rivers and tributaries of the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Kootenai, Swan, and other drainages west of the Continental Divide. Photos, maps, 304 pp.$29.95
Montana Fly Fishing Guide, Volume 2, East of the Divide by Holt. Full descriptions of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Red Rock, Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, Yellowstone, Clarks Fork, Stillwater, Boulder, Missouri, Marias and more. Photos, maps, 288 pp. $29.95
Fly Fisher's Guide to Idaho by Retallic and Barker. Covers the Lochsa, Teton, Salmon, Payette and other great rivers, with descriptions of steelhead, rainbow, and cutthroat trout fishing among others. Maps show access, campsites, and hatch charts. Also covers recommended flies, fly shops, outfitters, motels, and more. Photos, maps, illus, 368 pp. $26.95
California Blue-Ribbon Trout Streams by Sunderland and Lackey. Explores all the finest waters in California, with suggestions on how, when, and where to fish them. Includes a detailed map for each stream. Colorphotos and maps, 96 pp. $24.95
Flyfisher's Guide to Northern California by Norman. Covers the Sacramento, Yuba, Owens, Fall, McCloud and Trinity rivers, as well as streams and lakes. Maps show access and camping sites. Lists fly shops, guides, and services. Photos, maps, 368 pp. $26.95
Yosemite Trout Fishing Guide by Beck. Covers the area in and around Yosemite National Park, from roadside spots to remote backcountry locations. Photos, maps, 158 pp.$14.95
Fly Fishing Pacific Northwest Waters: Trout and Beyond II by Shewey. Your guide to fishing for sunfish, bass, pike, crappie, golden trout, grayling, and winter steelhead, with nymphing and hatch info. Full color, 80 pp.$19.95
Fly Fishing the Olympic Peninsula by Doug Rose. Four sections represent fishing during the four seasons, discussing the species you will find, successful techniques, hatches, flies, and local history. Color photos, 96 pp.$12.95
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