The Orvis Quick-Start Guide to Fly-Fishing: Everything You Need to Know to Catch Fish Your First Time Out

By Philip Monahan

Buy this book on a Wednesday, and you could be out catching fish on Saturday morning

The Orvis Quick-Start Guide to Fly Fishing is the only book a first-time angler needs to go from zero to catching fish in no time at all. Many people believe that learning to fly-fish is very difficult, but the truth is that, with a little expert instruction, anyone can become a successful fly fisher in a matter of days. Phil Monahan's just-the-basics approach will teach you what makes fly-fishing so special, exactly what tackle and gear you need for any given fishing situation, how to cast a fly rod, and fundamental fly-fishing techniques that catch fish. Everything is explained simply, clearly, and concisely without a lot of extraneous information, so you'll have the knowledge and skills to go out on the water with confidence.
Important topics include: Tackle Selection--Making sure you have the right tools Casting--Including step-by-step photos featuring Orvis instructor Pete Kutzer Fish Biology and Behavior--Understand the species you're targeting Basic Entomology and Fly Selection--How to identify and imitate the bugs trout eat How to Read Water--Learn where fish live in rivers and lakes Fly Presentation--How to put all this knowledge together to catch fish Warmwater Fly Fishing--A whole chapter on how to catch bass and panfish

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493036483
• ISBN13: 9781493036486
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"