The Top Ten Guide to Fly Fishing

One of the most accessible guide books on the market, this guide not only provides all the information beginning and intermediate anglers need in order to start catching trout, the information is also presented in a quick and easy, highly-browsable format of top-ten lists. Curious how to tie and use the ten best knots and rigging techniques? Ever thought about the ten most essential things to look for when selecting a new fly rod? What are the top dry flies for trout? What mistakes do most new anglers make when learning to cast? A fun conversation starter and a set of streamside tips rolled into one, this lighthearted look at a serious sport will give beginners the value of solid instruction while more seasoned fly-fishers will enjoy quibbling with the author's rankings and choices.

Jay Zimmerman has worked as an archaeologist, infantry paratrooper, commercial halibut fisherman, hunting guide (Alaska and Canada), and carpenter. He is currently a fly fishing guide, fly tying instructor, co-manager of the Rocky Mountain Anglers fly shop in Boulder, Colorado, a Loon Outdoors Ambassador, a commercial fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and the writer and producer of the popular fly fishing blog, “Colorado Fly Fishing Reports. “ Jay also maintains his own You Tube channel wherein he publishes short fishing and fly tying videos.

Table of Contents   Fly Fishing Gear 1.  The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Fly Rod 2.  The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Fly Reel 3.  The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Fly Line/Leader 4.  The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting New Boots/Waders 5.  The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Vest or Pack 6.  The Top 10 Best Fly Fishing Accessories   In Preparation 7.  The Top 10 Ways to Get What You Need At a Fly Shop 8.  The Top 10 Ways to Prepare For a Fly Fishing Trip 9.  The Top 10 Free Online Resources for the Fly Fisherman 10. The Top 10 Best Ways to Save Money in Fly Fishing   On The Water 11. The Top 10 Best Ways to Increase Your Time on the Water 12. The Top 10 Must Know Knots and Rigging Techniques 13. The Top 10 Tricks of the Trade 14. The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Fishing 15. The Top 10 Rules of Etiquette 16. The Top 10 Must Know Casting Techniques/Ways to Improve Your Casting 17. The Top 10 Mistakes Made by Novices 18. The Top 10 Ways to Take Better Fishing Photos   Flies, Flies and Flies! 19. The Top 10 Best Trout Dry Flies 20. The Top 10 Best Trout Nymphs 21. The Top 10 Best Trout Streamers 22. The Top 10 Best Warmwater Flies 23. The Top 10 Best Saltwater Flies   Fly Tying 24. The Top 10 Best Fly Tying Tools and Materials 25. The Top 10 Best Beginning Tying Patterns 26. The Top 10 Fly Tying Tricks   Fly Fishing Destinations 27. The Top 10 Best Western Fly Fishing Destinations 28. The Top 10 Best Eastern Fly Fishing Destinations 29. The Top 10 Best Southern Fly Fishing Destinations 30. The Top 10 Best Saltwater Fly Fishing Destinations31. The Top 10 Best Alaskan Fly Fishing Destinations