Review of "Fish Like a Guide - The Rules" By George Douglas

My marked up copy of
Fish Like a Guide - The Rules

Fish Like a Guide - The Rules
By George Douglas

Elizabeth Douglas, the Marketing Director at Kype Fishing Magazine asked if I would review George's latest book, “Fish Like a Guide - The Rules.”  I said yes and shortly there after a copy was at my door.  It sat on my desk for a good two weeks before was able to devote the proper time to read and review his book. 

Straight away I like his direct and simple prose.  He follows the K.I.S.S. rule, avoiding overly complicated examples, and strikes a good balance between the rules and the stories that bring out the importance of the rules.  His book is intuitive, instructive and a pleasure to read.  His common sense rules will help you become a successful fisher. 

The book starts out with preparing for your day’s fishing, and lets face it most of the time we don’t prepare at all, we just head out.  For example know your knots before you head out on the water.  When is the last time you practiced your knots?  You wished you did when you need to change flies or tippet in low light and fish rising all around.

You’ll learn where to fish, which starts before you head out the door, how to approach the water and adjust to the conditions. The meat of book is in Chapter 6 “The Rules” (there are rules throughout).   One of the best rules in this section is in the section “Keep Your Line Wet” which is some think most anglers forget, they spend to much time untangling a leader when replacing it is faster.

In the gear section it starts with the most important items your clothing.  Staying dry and warm equals more focused time on the water.  When it comes to fighting fish George does not just focuses on steering and turning a fish but the proper method of reviving you trophy before release.

In my honest opinion Fish Like a Guide - The Rules, By George Douglas will advance your skills as a fisher making your next outing more productive and enjoyable. I highly recommed adding it to your fishing library.

Lou DiGena
Fly and Fin

If you like a copy of Fish Like a Guide - The Rules, By George Douglas visit http://www.kypemagazine.com/

In ful disclosure Kype Magazine and I exchange links and I promote the magazine on my side bar (no compensation is given for this promotion).  This is my honest review of Fish Like a Guide - The Rules By George Douglas.

"Land of Little Rivers" Tenth Anniversary Relaunch

I found this press release on Friday June 18th, 2010  "Beaverkill Press Celebrates "Land of Little Rivers" Tenth Anniversary with Relaunch"

"Land of Little Rivers" by Austin McK. Francis is a wonderful book on the story of fly fishing in Catskill region of New York.  With stunning photography of the Beaverkill, Wllowemoc, Neversink, Esopus, Schoharie, and Delaware rivers.  The pages cover the tackle (rods, reels, and flies) of the region, it's heritage, the people and maps.  

At The Beaverkill Press web site you'll find smart layout that gives you a glimpse to the books interior and it's content.  There you'll find the hard cover, maps and a deluxe deluxe limited edition
Full Leather w/Slip Case for a whooping $750.00 (though number of the edition is not given).

For more information go to: http://www.beaverkillpress.com 

The rivers of the Catskill are legendary in the history of Fly Fishing and Tying in America, and the Beaverkill, Wllowemoc, Neversink, Esopus, Schoharie, and Delaware are world class rivers.  I've "cut my teeth on the Beaverkill, Wllowemoc, and  Delaware and they are truly a treasure.

After reading this book or "The Beaverkill" by Ed Van Put,  you'll want to fish the area and I recommend you do.

Creative Salmon Fly Art

I'd admit straight away I know Paul Rossman and this is a shameless promotion of his newest venture.
 
"Creative Salmon Fly Art" is the PDF version of the soon to be released hard copy book.

Paul is a artist, author and world class fly tyer.  I met Paul some 10 years back a the International Fly Tying Symposium, through Don Bastin and the late Paul Ptalis when I was getting my copy of "Forgotten Flies" signs by all the tiers who contributed to the book.  Paul was very generous with his time and helped me track down many of the tyers.


In this book Paul give us insight into his creative process.  The book is how he combined this three passions: painting; salmon fly tying; and even cooking.  The book covers flies, print, and the bids used in his art.

Paul also runs the Pine Meadow House B & B in Pine Meadow, CT  and guides on the Farmington River.