Backpack Fly Fishing: A Back-to-Basics Approach

Description

A veteran fly fisher shares his comprehensive, field-tested approach to a simpler and more satisfying fishing trip. Increasingly, the trend in fly fishing has been toward greater specialization (trout vs. bass, freshwater vs. saltwater, lightweight vs. heavier weight rods and reels). And with greater specialization comes greater complexity. This trend has taken many anglers away from what they loved best about fly-fishing: the elemental pleasures of engaging with nature and catching some fish. Backpack Fly Fishing offers a simpler way to catch a wide variety of fish with minimalist equipment that can fit into a daypack. In Backpack Fly Fishing, Daniel E. Steere shares his back-to-basics philosophy and his practical, comprehensive approach to fly fishing made simple. He includes chapters on equipment selection, using this equipment on a variety of fish, approaching different types of waters, and important flies and how to tie them. Additional chapters address how backpack fly-fishing fits into the context of other outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and birding.