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~NEW RELEASES~
Heart of the Driftless
HEART OF THE DRIFTLESS
by Third Year Fly Fisher
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Charlie believes "Matching Hatches Made Easy" to be one of his best books (he has written some great ones; more than 12 fly-fishing and fly-tying books). He is particularly fond of his Quick Trim flies — a very cool idea. Here are a few of the book’s highlights:
• Charlie Meck's secrets for finding & fishing the hatches
• Ten simple lessons that cover bug basics -- the major hatches, timing,
unorthodox strategies, the best streams for certain hatches
• New Hatch Matcher & Quick Trim flies
• Hatch charts for the entire United States

HIGH STICKING & READING WATER
by Kelly Galloup
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Kelly shows you numerous ways to become a better nymph angler, including high sticking—where your fly line is kept off the water to insure a good drift.Learn both tight-line and indicator tactics; discover where and when to fish each type of angling system. Graphic demonstrations of high stick nymphing with detailed lessons on reading water are the heart of this instructional video.

—FIVE CHAPTERS—
Open, Fishing Pocket Seam, & High Sticking • Don't Mend, Read the Run, Big Brown Mistake
A Good Drift, The Lift, Boulders, & Pockets • High Stick Rod & Nymph Line, A Nice Fish
Fly Selections: Midge, Caddis, May, Attractors

High Sticking & Reading Water
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~TOP PICKS~
Matching Hatches Made EasyMATCHING HATCHES MADE EASY
by Charlie Meck

Charlie believes "Matching Hatches Made Easy" to be one of his best books (he has written some great ones; more than 12 fly-fishing and fly-tying books). He is particularly fond of his Quick Trim flies — a very cool idea. Here are a few of the book’s highlights: secrets for finding & fishing the hatches; ten simple lessons that cover bug basics (major hatches, timing, unorthodox strategies, best streams for certain hatches); new atch Matcher & Quick Trim flies; hatch charts for the entire United States.
European NymphingEUROPEAN NYMPHING
with Aaron Jasper

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In this second video, Aaron shows you how to apply all the fly fishing techniques learned in his first video, European Nymphing - Techniques and Fly Tying. Through ten unique scenarios and conditions, Aaron shows you how to approach the water, target the fish, and bring the fish to net. They patiently waited for certain scenarios to arise on the river, so they could take you directly to them. You will understand how to use the various methods of czech nymphing, polish nymphing, french nymphing, and spanish nymphing to target fish in any set of conditions.
The Master's Fly BoxTHE MASTER'S FLY BOX
by David Klausmeyer

The Master’s Fly Box brings together comprehensive interviews with 15 well-known anglers about the flies and fishing techniques they use to catch trout across North America. With more than 100 full-color photographs of their flies with complete pattern recipes, as well as photographs of the anglers, it provides a range of insights into the secrets of the masters of the art.
Flies for Western Super HatchesAutographed~ while supplies last
FLIES FOR WESTERN SUPER HATCHES

by Jim Schollmeyer
& Ted Leeson

The authoritative reference to imitating the important trout food forms in rivers and streams of the West. A whopping 150 patterns to match the super hatches of greatest significance to western anglers. Extremely comprehensive — includes mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, midges, terrestrials, aquatic worms, baitfish, sculpin, fish eggs, leeches, scuds, and sowbugs.

Fly-Casting FundamentalsFLY-CASTING FUNDAMENTALS
by Lefty Kreh

Lefty lays the groundwork for learning to cast, including teaching & practicing tips. Basic overhead & sidearm cast, roll cast, reach cast, stack cast, tuck cast, curve cast, snap T, change of direction cast, low-side-up cast, speed cast. Tips for keeping your casts under control and making them accurate, mastering the double haul, and casting weight. Master casting an extra 20 or 30 feet.

Dynamic NymphingAutographed~ while supplies last
DYNAMIC NYMPHING

by George Daniel

Advanced tight line nymphing tactics, including Czech, Polish, French, Spanish, & American techniques. Rigging & fishing dry & droppers, curly Qs, & conventional indicators. Fishing the extremes: shallow water, cold weather, high water, wind. Covers 62 nymph patterns.

Trout Vision & RefractionTROUT VISION & REFRACTION

ADVANCED TACTICS FOR EMERGERS & DRIES

THE FRUGAL FLY FISHERMAN: BENDING THE ROD WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

FISH LIKE A GUIDE

FLY TYING WITH COMMON HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS


Better Flies FasterBETTER FLIES FASTER: 501 FLY-TYING TIPS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
by David Klausmeyer

TYING ADVICE FROM EXPERTS: Including– Pat Dorsey • Dick Talleur Jay "Fishy" Fullum • Gary Borger • Oliver Edwards Scott Sanchez • Shane Stalcup • John Gierach Al Beatty • Bob Popvics • Chris Helm ... and more.

Reading WatersREADING WATERS
by
Gary Borger

In his second volume of the "Fly Fishing, the Book" Series, Gary Borger defines the characteristics of the fish's three types of lies and shows how to identify them in all waters. Gary then embarks on a tour covering little streams to massive rivers. He defines and discusses riffles, pools, rapids, runs, flats, and more—pointing out the locations of sheltering lies, feeding lies, and prime lies. Then there's the "secret river" that few fly fishers know, and fewer still seriously fish.

"GOTTA HAVE IT" GEAR

20/20 Tippet Threader20/20 Magnetic Tippet Threader
Don't get frustrated—
get out on the stream!

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Stocking Dog

monoMaster

monoMASTER
Waste Monofilament Storage Device
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—custom design your own—
fly box
with interchangeable leaf system

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Furled Leaders
Once you go furled, you'll never go back!

FURLED LEADERS

no spray * transmit power • lands like a feather
Very Economical!
Each leader last more than a season

FLOATING • FULL SINKING • UNIFORM SINKING • STREAMER • STRIKE INDICATOR

Fly Line

Gary LaFontaine's
Professional Series
Fly Line

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EZ2C CaddisEZ2C MayflyFoam AntFoam Beetle

Halo Mayfly EmergerTear Drop NymphOstrich Twist Nymph

Wilderness Adventures Press Maps
~~~~~~~River Maps~~~~~~~~

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE PRESS MAPS
~individual maps for 70 rivers across the country~

Each Map Features: Full Color, Tri-fold 11"x17" River Map
GPS Coordinates • Boat Ramps & Access Points • River Miles
Roads • Rapids • Land Usage (public, private, BLM, National Forest, etc.)
Description of Water Characteristics & Important Tributaries
Hatch Charts • Recommended Flies • Best Seasons & Techniques

WILDERNESS ADVENTURES PRESS GUIDE BOOKS
Now Including GPS!
Each state's best rivers and streams are completely revealed in excellent, detailed, full-color maps


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"fishy" Tales

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*** Gary's Induction into "The Hall of Fame" ***

On October 23rd, 2004, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum held its Sixth Annual Fly Fishing Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner. A good friend of Gary's, Ken Parkany, was privileged and honored to accept the Hall of Fame Induction Award for Gary. Ken thoughtfully sent us some photos he took of the "The Hall of Fame" Induction Brochure.

The Hall of Fame was established to recognize those fly fishers who during their lives have made a major positive impact on fly fishing. The overall process for inclusion includes a widespread recognition of continued efforts, a unique contribution that has affected the betterment of fly fishing, and a lasting effect it has made on the fly fishing community by the candidate.



• TYING TIP • Emergent Sparkle Pupa

HipWader.comThe famous fly, LaFontaine Emergent Sparkle Pupa, is the subject of many customer questions. One of our fellow webbies and tyers, Rob O'Reilly, has unraveled its mysterious recipe on his own Canada website page. Even if you've tied hundreds of this fly, it's worth the look (click the "cool" fish). Rob did a great job explaining step-by-step instructions along with awesome detailed pictures. Although he did say he hadn't anticipated the clear antron's "sparkle" being so hard to photograph. Thanks for pursuing, Rob!

WEBSITE STORIES

Read Gary's website stories -- available only on our website
Completely original LaFontaine fly-fishing articles. These are four boyhood chronicles written by Gary,
full of how-to, where-to, and fun -- that our readers love so much.
A Fly Fishing Life - #1Poacher's Revenge • #2
Baptism on Nymph Fishing • #3Becoming an All-Around Fly Fisherman • #4
An old and new story~
Gary LaFontaine's "Secret of the Potato Bug"Mike Lawson's follow-up "Potato Bugs and Sparkle Flat"
Gary LaFontaine's The Dynamics of Nymph Fishing

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