Bear Coat 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2004 I have to agree with Fatman. Ray Bergman's "Trout" is definatly a classic that is very much usable. I have a copy of it myself and I do refer to it a lot with of the exception of the Fly Lines, they are a little outdated. I have read other book and I will be looking forward to reading some more. But as it stands right now, it has to be "Trout". It also has a great selection of wet flies that at times I either use or alter to match my settings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2004 Great lakes Steelhead by Bob Linesenman&steve navala is a great read....not only informative but very funny in some sections. SD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 26, 2004 my new fav is Flytyer's Masterclass by Oliver Edwards...great book, great explainations, and detailed instructions for some of the most amazing realistic patterns you have ever seen... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 26, 2004 Same as Bamboo: CADDISFLIES and PRODUCTION FLY TYING. CADDISFLIES has helped me catch a lot of trout in Pennsylvania (I also like the colorartion theories of LaFontaine's THE DRY FLY: NEW ANGLES). John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2004 For me is there's a pair of them. "Trout Stream Insects a streamside guide" Dick Pobst has been the most beneficial over the years for actual fishing. Fly Tyers Benchside reference has just recently replaced Production Fly Tying as my most helpful book at the bench. Not sure if it's because it's new and I've had the other book for a while or if it's the fact that it's so well illustrated for what seems like every possible technique imaginable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 Well this books not a classic but its dam good reading Fly Fishing for Salmon and Steelhead of the great lakes by Kenn Filkins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 Mine is "Hot Bass Flies" I don`t know who`s it`s by, but it`s great!! Got it at the local library. Doubt it`s been checked out much, with as many people around here the tie. lol. Tight lines and good tyin!-redneck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 Hot Bass Flies? OSD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2004 OSD a great lakes steelhead book i dont own????? how old is that book? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 It's copy write date is 2000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 Chalkstream Chronicle by Neil Patterson for its simplicity of tying and the dry humour......... Cripples and Spinners by Kelly Galloup for its detail in examining naturals.... An Angler's Entomology by JR Harris .... The Way of a Trout with a Fly by GEM Skues for its wealth of observation..... Classic Atlantic Salmon flies by Mikael Frodin ..... The Trout and the Fly by Brian Clarke and John Goddard... How many favourite book/s am I allowed? Roy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarblessBob 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2004 The book that got me hooked on fly fishing and helped me a great deal is " The Gilly " A Flyfisher's Guide by Alfred G Davy. For those who don't know, a 'Gilly' was a guide, (usually for a Lord or Baron). The man who knew it all. This book takes you from the very basics to lakes where Kamloops trout await. Then on to salmon and Steelhead in the ocean and rivers of BC. I was lucky enough to get an autograghed copy. A few years later the fellow who illustrated the book was at fishing show and I brought the book in got him to sign it also, so it's become somewhat of a keepsake as well as a reference book. Tight Lines and Tail Dances. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank G. Swarner III 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2004 I like: -any book written or illustrated by Dave Whitlock. -Joe Humphreys - any book on nymphing -Sylvester Nemes and his books on wet flies -Nymph Fishing For Larger Trout -Steelhead Dreams by Matt Supinski and Great Lakes Steelhead Fly Fishing by Rick & Jerry Kustich -Steelhead books by Trey Combs and Deke Myer -John Shewey's book on Spey Flies and Bob Veverka's new book on Spey Flies -Tying Classic Salmon Flies by Michael Radenich -Ken Abrame's and his books about Stripers and Flatwing Flies -Pike on the Fly -Smallmouth books and articles by Harry Murray Fish-N-Chip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 think we may have to pin this topic and use it as a reference guide for the members.....all are great suggestions and I know that I will be checking out more than a few of the listed favs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Mayflies by Knopp & Cormier. Worth every penny of the $49.95 it cost. I think it is the best reference for Mayflies out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
