12-04-2008, 06:55 PM
I've read most of the "classics" about fly fishing in the last 25 or so years, and there's one that's a stand-out above the rest for learning and thinking about fly fishing. If you can find a copy, "The Dry Fly" by the late Gary LaFontaine is the Bible in my mind. It goes above and beyond most other theories, is as well-researched as any, and written by a late legend. Gary provides revolutionary theories in this book about making a trout eat a fly. Much of the book is based on his own underwater observations (Yes, IN the water, looking up, like a trout!). All the variables are covered. Its incredible, and changed the way I fish when it first came out. After reading this book is when I personally felt like I had finally "arrived" as a fly fisherman for trout. I learned more from it than I did from 40-50 others.
I've read every page over 10 times, and each time I pick it back up, I read for a few pages, and learn something new or remember something I had forgotten.
Ok, I'll stop! GET YOUR DAD A COPY OF THIS BOOK! I wouldn't sell mine for $1,000 if I couldn't get another. They should still be in print, though. Google it, and buy it. Then, borrow it from your dad when he will part with it and read it yourself.
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I've read every page over 10 times, and each time I pick it back up, I read for a few pages, and learn something new or remember something I had forgotten.
Ok, I'll stop! GET YOUR DAD A COPY OF THIS BOOK! I wouldn't sell mine for $1,000 if I couldn't get another. They should still be in print, though. Google it, and buy it. Then, borrow it from your dad when he will part with it and read it yourself.
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