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it's finally here~ 2008 Fall Book Mailer newsletter "The best collection of fly-fishing & tying products in one spot." Every angling title in print -- books, dvds, videos. Includes fly tying, fly casting, destination guides, entomology, trout, saltwater, dry fly, literature. Select Gary LaFontaine fly patterns and signature materials, rods, lines, and furled leaders. Fly-tying equipment and supplies including **the amazing, affordable Danvise**. Specially chosen products and gear covering every interest of the fly-fishing and tying enthusiast.
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| MidCurrent Fly Fishing MidCurrent is an independent provider of fly fishing news and information on fly fishing techniques and equipment. |
BUILD YOUR OWN FLY-TYING DVD Pick from 100+ patterns from today's top fly tyers |
![]() ~~~~~~~River Maps~~~~~~~~ WILDERNESS ADVENTURE PRESS MAPS ~individual maps for 70 rivers across the country~ Detailed river maps covering the best fisheries in the US. Includes a brief description of the river’s character, the best seasons & techniques, a hatch chart & recommended fly patterns. Maps include GPS points for every access point, campground, boat launch & other places of interest. Also included are river miles, helpful tips on how to approach each section, roads & road names, land usage (public & private, BLM, National Forest, etc.), & important tributaries. Full-color; 11x17 inches when folded out. |
We've all been there... fish rising all around and you're fumbling with that fly, trying desparately to thread the tippet through the eye. This little device is the quick, easy answer to your suffering. It's equipped with a Strong Rare Earth Magnet that holds and aligns even the smallest flies into the correct position. From there all you have to do is push the tippet down the channel through the fly's eyelet—you could almost do it with your eyes closed! |
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monoMASTER™ The monoMaster is an innovative new fishing tool that is a "Must-Have" for every angler. This handy tool is small and lightweight and collects all the waste line that you generate when changing flies or rigs. Hang from a fishing vest, in your pocket, or tackle box. Whether you generate an inch or a few yards of waste, monoMaster provides an easy and environmentally sound solution. No more tangles in your waders, pockets, or tackle box. $11.95 |
LaFontaine Private Label Each medium-sized box is forest green with the LaFontaine Private Label logo imprinted in gold. The lightweight, durable SAN plastic box features a tight-fitting lid; full length piano hinges with brass pines; a non-glare, slip-resistant grainenish; lanyard eyelet; and an easy-open recessed latch. $18.00 |
NEW~POPULAR BOOK RELEASES |
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![]() THE NORMAN MACLEAN READER Previously unpublished materials, correspondence, interviews & selections from his 2 masterpieces edited with an Introduction by O. Alan Weltzien |
![]() TROUT FLIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 200 ESSENTIAL PATTERNS THAT CATCH FISH ANYWHERE, ANYTIME by Dick Talleur |
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![]() AN INCONVENIENT TROUT by Jack Ohman |
RIVERS OF RESTORATIONA TRIBUTE TO TROUT UNLIMITED AND THE RESTORATION OF AMERICA'S RIVERS by John Ross |
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ALL THE BEST:CELEBRATING LEFTY KREH by Flip Pallot, contributions from the Fly-Fishing Community --&-- CASTING WITH LEFTY KREH |
MOTTRAM ON FLY FISHINGINNOVATIONS OF A SCIENTIST-ANGLER by James Mottram --&-- STEWART ON THE WET FLY LESSONS FROM A MASTER TECHNICIAN by William Stewart |
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NEW!POPULAR DVD RELEASES |
RAISING THE GHOST: DRY FLY STEELHEAD FISHING LIKE NEVER SEEEN BEFORE by the Fly Boys —watch the trailer— |
EQUILIBRIUM: THE LAST FRONTIER by Castaway Films |
ADVANCED NYMPH FISHING with Rick Hafele & John Smeraglio |
CENTER PIN SECRETS: 4 CASTING LESSONS with Mike Perusse, Keith Graham, Jake Zirkle, & Mike McGovney |
FROM FISHY'S FLY BOX with Jay Fishy Fullum |
ALL THE BEST: A CONVERSATION WITH FLIP AND LEFTY with Flip Pallott & Lefty Kreh |
THE LOST WORLD OF MR. HARDY by Andy Heathcote |
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We can sure sell a lot of Gary's fly patterns, but for some reason we can't seem to give them away! Fly-tying time is well under way with fishing season just around the corner, so I fully expect to start seeing some "fishy" tales swim in from out there.
Send in those stories - what do you have to lose? If we use your tale, you'll not only be famous but there's a free pack of flies in it for you too!
Share your own valuable bit of fly-fishing or tying wisdom and if we decide to use it on our website, we'll send you a free 1/2 dozen pack of Gary LaFontaine's Private Label Flies.
Submit your own "fishy" Tale fly-fishing or tying tip, story. or joke and win!
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"Fly Fishing's Quirky Anti-Catalogs"
article from the on-line edition of The Brooks Bulletin newspaper in Alberta, Canada
The Big Sky Journal is a beautiful periodical offering great reading and every February the issue is devoted entirely to fly fishing. Last fall the Big Sky Journal called and asked if they could feature the Book Mailer in their fly fishing issue. We were delighted and honored. This 2007 Edition showcases the writings of Jennifer Olsson, Dave Ames, Seth Norman, Ted Leeson, Jerry Kustich, Greg Thomas, John Holt (and, of course, The Book Mailer article). Sorry, the 2007 is no longer available.
BIG SKY JOURNAL
BIG SKY JOURNAL: FLY-FISHING 2008
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TYING TIP Emergent Sparkle Pupa
The 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 - #1 Poacher's Revenge #2
Baptism on Nymph Fishing #3 Becoming 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
The famous anti-catalog ~~ the Book Mailer Newsletter
Gary LaFontaine's passion was the Book Mailer because it gave him a place to exercise his irrepressible sense of humor, and because of the connection it gave him to you, the Book Mailer reader. We strive to maintain this style and provide you with all the wisdom and information that you've been accustomed.
The Book Mailer is full of often funny, sometimes warped, never boring stories and letters. The newsletter has been providing a full selection of the best fly fishing books since 1981. It also offers flies from the popular Trout Flies: Proven Patterns, along with hard-to-find tying and fishing equipment, supplies, and materials.
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