Favorite Books
Over the years I have slowly accumulated a modest library of outdoor books. Within this collection there are books that...
Casey Smartt
He was the Fly Fishing Editor for Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine from 2002-2012. Born and raised in Austin, TX. He started tying flies at the age of 12 and got his first fly rod a year later. Casey spent his youth chasing fish on the Hill Country streams and Highland Lakes around Austin, and eventually graduated to saltwater fly fishing on the Texas Coast. He has an B.S. in Aquatic Biology from Southwest Texas State University and has had careers as a hunting & fishing guide and an environmental compliance specialist.
Short Sticks
Imagine taking your favorite 9-foot fly rod and snipping 18 inches off the tip. How do you think it would...
Fly of the Month: Chartreuse Whistler
California angler Dan Blanton has made many substantial contributions to the world of fly fishing. He has authored countless fly...
Introduction to Saltwater Fly Tying, by Scott Sanchez
Beginning saltwater fly tyers are often uncertain what book to choose as a basic guide for tying saltwater flies. Saltwater...
The Sensible J16
The day I sold my last flats skiff and bought my first kayak, I swore I would never again own...
The Orvis Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing, by Nick Curcione
Angler Nick Curcione has been active in the world of fly fishing for many years. He has authored several books...
15 to 20
"Winds out of the southeast 15 to 20." How many times have you pulled up a report like that on...
Fly of the Month: Pony Shrimp
Many of the early saltwater fly patterns designed for catching bonefish shared a common design- they featured wings of bucktail...
A Fly-Fisher’s Guide to Saltwater Naturals and their Imitation, by George V. Roberts Jr.
After you have accumulated a few saltwater fly fishing books, finding new titles that offer unique or original information can...
The Learning Curve
As anglers we are forever thirsty for information. Regardless of our level of experience or skill, there are always unanswered...
