Alan (and Mike seconding the idea) I wanted to thank you guys for suggesting this guide. I will be reading it tonight.
The guide arrived today in the mail and I felt like Navin R Johnson (Steve Martin's character in The Jerk) The new phone book is here! It is going to be very helpful to this neophyte.
I bought it on eBay from The Book Angler Click Here. Not only did I get the book quickly, it was in excellent shape and he sent along a personalized thank you postcard (a Badger Creek Tragopan fly gracing the cover). I will post a picture of it tomorrow.
In the Acknowledgments, the author recognizes Jim Schollmeyer for setting the standard with Hatch Guide for Western Streams (eBay). He has a lot of books on tying flies too (eBay).
Very cool. Two things that I carry with me at all times are my Delorme Colorado Atlas and Gazetteer and Colorado's Best Fishing Waters and a throw in the back of the SUV rod and reel. You can never tell when you are going to have a fishing emergency.
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ReplyDeleteI just checked out Delorme's MA Atlas and Gazetteer and I am going to get one. No wonder why you keep it in the SUV. It is going to be a great tool. Thanks for the tip. Man this fly-fishing just keeps on costing me money.
Ed I have been reading my copy the last few nights. There is so much to absorb about the various insects and how to put that to use on the stream. I am also trying to extrapolate to get a feel for additional flies I should have in my box.
ReplyDeleteMy Massachusetts gazateer never leaves my car....I just need to remember my New Hampshire one when I head north.
One big mistake fly fisherman make is trying to get started with every possible fly some expert recommends. You could have every fly ever made and not catch a fish. Sometimes they just don't want anything. Pick out 8 or 10 flies and stock up on them cause you'll always catch a tree or two.
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