THE BUG BOOK

Brand new, and just in, The Bug Book. for the entomologist in all of us. Several other new titles just arrived as well.

Three Books Worth Reading

Heart Waters: Sources of the Bow River by Kevin Van Tighem

Heart Waters delves deeply into the history and ecology of a landscape whose critical value as a watershed is matched by its sheer beauty and diversity. A rich array of stunning images by Jasper-based photographer Brian Van Tighem complements the author’s well-researched explorations of the stories whispered by the living waters that drain from Banff National Park, Kananaskis Country and the famous ranchlands of the Bow River watershed. 

 Fusion Fly Tying: Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout Flies of the Synthetic Era by Greg Senyo

Teaches you how to work with synthetic materials that include the use of shanks, heavy wire, fish skulls and fish Masks, synthetic hackles and hair, new age flash, while also incorporating beads/metal components, forming and using new epoxy techniques, Copic air brushing and dying techniques, and a host of signature synthetic fibers and dubbings.

Classic Steelhead Flies by John Shewey

Learn the histories of these classic flies, as well as how to tie them. Covers their origins in the 1890s up through the mid-1970s. Includes flies that remain popular today, as well as forgotten classics that were once popular or that exhibit stylistic merit. 350 beautiful full color photos.

BOOKS!

Our selection of books has been restocked!

Just in from Jim McLennan!

JUST ARRIVED!
Jim McLennan's revised and updated
TROUT STREAMS OF ALBERTA

Books and DVDs

Just unpacked a ton of new book and DVD titles.

Some spectacular new books! Several new DVD titles as well.

 Don't forget, if you don't wish to buy a DVD,
we have a ton of titles available for rent!



New Books and DVDs Just Arrived

Just received a big shiment of book and dvd's! In addition to topping up stock on old favorites, here's a couple of new titles to check out:

FIFTY MORE PLACES TO FLY FISH BEFORE YOU DIE: FLY-FISHING EXPERTS SHARE THE WORLD'S GREATEST DESTINATIONS

Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella’s first book, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, has more than 100,000 copies in print, and Santella—now a regular fly-fishing contributor to the New York Times and many angling periodicals—has finally returned to the subject that started it all.

** THE BOW RIVER MADE IT INTO THIS ONE!!!
Santella profiles 50 more first-class fly-fishing destinations around the world, as shared by top fishing-expedition leaders and journalists. This volume includes many of fly fishing’s “next big things”: fishing in San Diego for mako sharks; sight-casting in Bolivia for golden dorado; flats-style striper fishing in Maine’s Casco Bay; nocturnal sea trout angling in Wales; and fishing for giant mahseer in the Himalayan foothills of India. Gorgeous photography showcases the beauty of these destinations, and the “If You Go” section enables readers to embark on the fishing trips themselves.

FIFTY FAVORITE FLY-FISHING TALES: EXPERT FLY ANGLERS SHARE STORIES FROM THE SEA & STREAM


Santella invited 50 celebrated fly fishers to share their favorite fly-fishing stories based on their travels & experiences. The result is this unforgettable collection of stories that are, surprisingly enough for fishermen, true. Covers many emotions: comical, poignant, inspirational, incredible, absurd. 50 full-color photos; 7x8 inches, 224 pgs

 PS: Just in time for Xmas, we manged to get our hands on a bunch of copies of Fly Fishing Western Trout Streams by Jim McLennan.

HEADS OR TAILS DVD
Along the isolated beaches of northern Western Australia, Permit seem to do things a little differently. Follow local anglers Geoff Anderson and Simon Penn as they chase these fish down in environments never seen before on film.


Un-assisted, watch them as they run down schools of permit along the beach, cast to fish over shallow, wave-pounded reef flats (on both foot and from a boat) plus watch permit throw away their timid tag, as they smash floating crabs of the surface with reckless abandon.

New Fishing Books Part 2

New titles, Old titles you might not have seen.......


Fly Patterns for Stillwaters
Sure to be a long-standing reference for stillwater fly patterns, this book covers link between understanding the food base within lakes to designing effective fly patterns. All major trout food sources for entire year are covered, plus how to tie a representative pattern & fish it effectively. Numerous proven stillwater patterns are given. 104 pgs.


Tying Furled Flies-Patterns for Trout, Bass, and Steelhead
Introduces readers to furling, the technique of twisting materials together. Furling has unlimited potential for creating distinctive mottled & variegated patterns to imitate some of the common (& not so common) foods that trout, bass, & steelhead feed on. 500 color photos; 144 pgs.


Modern Midges
The most comprehensive midge pattern & fishing techniques resource to date. Shows the life cycle of the naturals, fishing & rigging techniques for a wide range of waters, & 1,000+ midge patterns. 44 B&W illus, 1343 color photos; 288 pages.

Midges may be small, but in many streams and lakes around the world they are the most important year-round food source for trout. Rick Takahashi and Jerry Hubka team up to provide readers with the most comprehensive midge pattern and fishing techniques resource to date. Stunning photos and detailed illustrations show the life cycle of the naturals, fishing and rigging techniques for a wide range of waters, and over 1,000 midge patterns. Whether you tie or buy your flies, this collection of cutting-edge advice from experts around the world will help you catch more fish.

• First comprehensive book of contemporary midge patterns
• Over 1,000 midge patterns and recipes from around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada
• Tying steps for 15 essential pattern styles
• Fishing techniques, tips, and tricks from experts on rivers and stillwaters

Additional Titles Now In Stock Include:
High Rollers, Fly Fishing for Giant Tarpon. Bill Bishop Jr.
Clouser Flies. Bob Clouser.
Angling the World, 10 Spectacular Adventures in Fly Fishing. Roy Tanami.
Good Life Wasted or Twenty Years as a Fishing Guide. Dave Ames.
And other great titles from John Geirach and Thomas McGuane.

New Fishing Books Just Arrived Part 1

Some of our choices. Just a few of the bunch of new books and DVDs just arrived.


Of Wind & Tides
A delightful autobiography of one of the world's true fishing legends. Starting in the 1930s, it tells of Apte's Naval service & Pan Am duties that took him to the exotic places where he honed his fishing skills, continues through the years of Apte's life with a variety of chapters on fishing with some of the sporting world's greatest celebrities, hosting star-studded fishing trips. Sure to entice the fishing world--from beginners to veterans. 496 pgs.


Dances with Sharks
Few experiences can compare to a shark attack while casting to world record bonefish to help put a diagnosis of cancer in perspective. Fly-fishing winds like an interactive time machine through the pages of this book. These short stories, in the classic tradiiton, are funny, informative, poignant, & filled w/ enough action to keep you up reading late into the night.


Great Fishing Lodges of North America: Fly Fishing's Finest Destinations
Escape on the fishing trip of your dreams in this exclusive tour of North America’s most storied fishing lodges. Picture yourself on the premiere streams, rivers, lakes, & coasts with a fly rod in hand. A must-have for the fisherman who dreams of taking the once-in-a-lifetime trip, or wants to bring the “lodge lifestyle” home. 200 Color Photos; 240 pgs.

Lafontaine's Legacy
Lafontaine's methods changed fly tying in America. The 26 patterns with proper tying instructions detailed here are the final legacy of him. The Beattys provide thorough tying instructions which are accompanied by vivid color photos to depict the various stages of creating each pattern on the tying bench as well as the completed fly. Documents an important piece of American fly-fishing history. 128 pgs.

Also check our selection of recently arrived DVD's:
Spey to Z. Topher Browne.
Fly Fishing Stillwater Secrets. Jack Dennis
Raising the Ghost, Dry Fly Steelheading. Fly Boys.
Running Down the Man.
Hustle and Fish. Rollcast Productions.
Articulated Streamers. Kelly Galloup.
Streamer Flies for Trophy Trout. Kelly Galloup.
Tying and Fishing Stillwater. Brian Chan.

COUPLE OF NEW PRODUCTS

Fly Tying Unibobbers are sure to keep your fly floating. Imagine the "hangdown" patterns, "cripples", emergers one could create. The entire fly hanging subsurface but your able to fish the Unibobber as a dry, dead drift. The possibilities of this product are endless.

The Unibobber will also work as a micro-Thingamabobber for small waters and spring creeks.

They are 1/4" in diameter and come 6 per pack

BUGWATER

Follows the bugs & the trout through their life cycles from spring through winter. Thomason’s stunningly striking photos & fascinating narratives show off the bugs up close, in amazing detail. With the author’s insights as both a scientist & fly fisher, this book delivers solid content. Covers all popular trout foods—mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges. 337 color photos, 7 B&W illus; 8.5x11 inches, 224 pgs.