Sight-fishing for Striped Bass


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Long thought to be exclusively a tropical experience, anglers have begun exploring flats-fishing opportunities for striped bass. In this book, Caolo has created the definitive text on this growing sport. Spectacular photography and clear text illustrate such topics as: sight-fishing waters; striped bass behavior; fly patterns; naturals; spotting the fish; presentations and retrieves; angling strategies; tackle equipment; destinations; and more.




Fly Fishing for Striped Bass


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The average angler can enjoy the sport of fly fishing for the rebounding populations of striped bass as they migrate from the Carolinas to Maine with this practical guide to tackle, casting and retrieving techniques, striper behavior and biology, and habitat-specific fishing tactics. Remarkable close-up and underwater photos of the bass in their natural marine environments, spectacular satellite photos of the coastal waters of New England, and photographs of 33 original fly designs round out the presentation.




Fly-Fishing the Saltwater Shoreline


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A master course in finding and catching fish along the shoreline Stripers, blues, false albacore, bonito, weakfish, hickory shad One of the most respected authorities on Atlantic Coast fly fishing compiles his decades of experience in this all new, in-depth guide to species, structure, tactics, flies, and migrations. Detailed chapters on each species cover habitat, forage, and typical feeding habits. An illustrated guide to coastal structures-including troughs, sloughs, bars, flats, channels, rock piles, and estuaries-explains where and how to find the fish. A chapter on migrations provides regional information on where to find species throughout the year. With color plates of the latest and most effective saltwater flies.




Fly Fishing for Freshwater Striped Bass


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Here fishing guide and fly designer Henry Cowen shares decades of hard-earned knowledge of stripers for the first time. Learn about the species, its food, and where and how to find them, so you can land far more and bigger stripers. Knowing where and how to find stripers is key, and Cowen offers proven techniques for locating fish in both reservoirs and rivers, including water temperature, seasonal patterns, weather patterns, locating the bait, water clarity, and wildlife and how it can help anglers. The popularity of fishing for striped bass in freshwater is growing quickly, especially as global warming allows the fish to live in waters that used to be too cold. This is the first major book on the subject, one that is sure to be part of a big trend among fly fishers. Cowen carefully outlines fishing tactics, along with detailed photographs of the steps involved, covering: Retrieving a striper Fishing a point, uphill and downhill Working a topwater fly (constant retrieve) Hooking a fish (strip strike) Fishing a hump Fishing a saddle or blow-through Fishing a breakwater Using the countdown method Fishing a deep hole in a river Fishing a creek in a river And much more! Cowen also takes a close look at freshwater striped bass, explaining how natural and stocked fisheries are managed as well as the difference between the various species. Along with help choosing equipment and some notes on wading tactics, anglers will have everything they need to improve their fishing techniques or make a start on this popular all-American outdoor sport.




Fly Fishing the Striper Surf


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Although best known as a surfcaster, Frank Daignault has fly-fished for striped bass for over 30 years. Here the legendary striper fisherman turns his intimate knowledge of bass fishing to their pursuit with fly rod. With his characteristic no-nonsense approach, Daignault details the equipment, timing, techniques and fish-knowledge that have helped him catch thousnads of stripers on the fly. Includes descriptions of fly-fishing hot-spots form New Jersey to Maine.




Striper Surf


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Everything from equipment to lures and baits is covered in this how-to book, including the history of striper fishing, how to fish successfully and safely at night, and sure-fire baiting techniques.




A Perfect Fish


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Take your fly tying a step further; not only will you catch more stripers and other game fish, but tying flies will take on a more personal and satisfying dimension for you, and as we all know confidence is the name of the game. Abrames shares: the freedom and creativity in fly design; techniques for successful fly fishing; many productive patterns and how to tie them; much information on game fish behavior; deep insight into stripers and the flies that catch them; and more.Abrames introduces you to a whole new level in fly tying -- harnessing your creativity and intelligence to make for more effective flies.




The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass


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Taking a month off from harried city life, Kaminsky flyfished every day in the midst of the world's greatest wildlife migration: the parade of fish and whales, butterflies and birds past Montauk Point. This is the story of his odyssey. Illustrated, endpapers.




Red Fish on a Fly


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REDFISH ON A FLY is a "guide's guide" for catching Red Drum on a fly. This book is for flyfishermen just starting out, and for anyone who desires to learn more about flyfishing for redfish throughout our nine major redfish states! It's the most scientific and educational flyfishing book ever written on Fly Fishing for Redfish! He guides you throughout nine states redfish inshore waters. You'll find that you'll see more fish and catch more redfish on a fly! Learn- Redfish biology throughout their developmental stages. How to spot reds "tailing" or "pushing water". Tagging and Hatchery Raised Redfish Stocking programs. Redfish flies and methods to catch more fish! Fly rods, reels and assessories. The "Joe Gude method" to find your own casting style. It's a educational method of learning that is fun and easy to understand! He'll talk to you about flats boats for different folks. Every thing you need to know about catching redfish on a fly- is in this book! What better person to teach you about Fly fishing for Redfish than a Presbyterian Minister and Navy Chaplain W.M. (Sonny) Dinkins. He's one of the nicest guides you've ever met; and cut from a different bolt of cloth than your average fly fishing guide. The author is the former Team Captain of the 1984 U.S. Intercollegate Sportsfishing Team which won that years Sportsfishing Team Championship. Joe Guide has been a teacher, preacher, educator, and humanitarian relief worker throughtout the world. He's been flyfishing since the age of ten; and grew up in the lowcountry of South Carolina. He's a person who knows how to talk to people from all walks of life. Read this book and I hope that one day before too long, you will sight cast to the redfish of your dreams!




Stripers on the Fly


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STRIPERS ON THE FLY is the most complete book ever written on fly fishing for striped bass. Its comprehensive advice will help those who already fly fish for stripers, as well as the freshwater fly rodder and saltwater spin angler who want to start fly fishing for this great gamefish that has made such a dramatic comeback in recent years. There is invaluable instruction for the beginning striped-bass fisherman, but also very advanced -- and little known -- information for the expert. Tabory covers: -- basic techniques for the striped-bass fly fisher -- rod, reel, and line needs for all locations -- special equipment -- how to read different water types -- and how to fish them -- what fly lines work best in different situations -- the best flies for various times of the year -- and special circumstances -- the right retrieves for different waters and fly types -- how to hook, fight, land, and handle fish -- how tides, weather, and time of year affect fishing -- special casting tips -- night-fishing techniques -- beach and boat safety -- and much more Tabory's priceless tips and observations -- culled from years of experience -- make STRIPERS ON THE FLY a must for anyone who wants to know more about this magnificent fish and how to catch it.