Best Books - Primer On Saltwater Flyfishing

[Smitty]

Hi guys:

 

Well, like the topic title says, looking for some recommendations on books about saltwater flyfishing.

 

My preference would be to start with an all-round, general, primer / introduction. Looking for the saltwater equivalent of Barry's "Trout Highway" book, or Jim's "Trout Stream's of AB", or Clive's very decent all-round read.

 

But by all means, you if can think have a must-have that specifically addresses a specific topic like fishing for bonefish, or tarpon, or "where to", or flies / fly tying, I'll take those recommendations too.

Anyways, you get the idea; have at 'er!

Cheers in advance,

Smitty

[Flyfisher]

Fly fishing in Saltwater by Lefty Kreh. Exactly what you are looking for.

[Chadillac]

Where exactly are you going? bait fish imitations are the go to for any saltwater situation. I have a couple patterns on my blog

[Smitty]

Chadillac:

Just came back from Huatulco; so, for the time being, I'm not going anywhere specifically. Just was interested in the subject.

Smitty

[kritofr]

Bonefishing by Randall Kaufman

The Orvis Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing by Nick Curcione

 

 

 

[Chadillac]

all depends on what your after, roosters, bull dorado, wahoo, sierra, marlin, tuna, giant travelle, jack's, tarpon. I can give you insight if your looking for big game. As for flat fishing for bones, not too sure.

[Smitty]

Chadillac;

 

Well that was kinda my point; I'm interested in all of them! That's why I'm looking for the all-round primer; different species, different methods, equipment, where to, etc etc.

Looks like I have some good suggestions; thanks guys. Too bad Lefty's book is out of print; I've trolled several websites, looking at used copies. Naturally, a few booksellers have some in brand new condition, and they range from $100 to $200! (forget it).

 

Cheers,

Smitty

[screaminreel]

Bought my books from either amazon.com, amazon.ca or good old eBay. All used and in great condition.

[bigbowtrout]

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/0941130665/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1389652383&sr=8-3-fkmr2

[screaminreel]

Good starter books.

 

$22.95 new http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0962666394/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1389832045&sr=8-3&keywords=jeff+currier&condition=used

 

$20 @ show 2 years ago. Also has a website Baja Flyfishing Company.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0578075563/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1389832110&sr=8-1&keywords=mike+rieser&condition=used