This book belongs on every fly fisher's book shelf. This book is not, a "come with me while I do it" book. This book is, a "How To" book, crammed with knowledge, tactics and smarts to enhance every fly fishers sport. In entertaining detail every aspect connected with the pursuit of; Trout, Yellowish, Black Bass and Catfish on a Fly Rod are rolled out. The greater emphasis is on Trout, but all the others do receive more than adequate cover. Those who are already immersed in the sport, I would encourage you to read this tome. However, newcomers to the gentle art of fly fishing need look no further. Within these pages, readers will find every aspect, covered in fulsome, readable and user friendly detail. Here's a brief snippet:- A History of fly fishing. - Detailed specie; information how they live and what they live on. - Entomology for the fly fisher. - Tactics for stalking and finding the fish.- Artificial Flies. - Fly Tying. - Casting a Fly line; Dispels the mysteries and myths around fly line casting. -Tackle; Rods, Reels Line and terminal bits. - Fly fishing Knots. - Catch and Release (CAR) a pro's and con's discourse. - Conservation of our riverine habitat and their eco systems.