Every day the waters of North America play host to thousands of anglers, seeking the thrill of the catch, enjoying, and reveling in the beauty and tranquility of their surroundings. The Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing gets you involved in the world's biggest participation sport.

Clear and comprehensive charts detail essential information on choosing the most appropriate flies, rods, reels, and lines for your particular prey and favorite waters. See how to choose the right equipment from the vast range on the market, as well as what to put in your starter kit. Then learn the best skills and techniques, from basics such as assembling your rod and attaching the fly, to casting, reeling, and letting go. HInts, tips, and advice are provided throughout to help you progress.

In the Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing includes:

• Expert advice on getting started
• Round-up of rods, flies, reels, lines, and other pieces of essential kit to buy
• Charts on matching equipment to your particular prey and your favorite waters
• All the essential fly-fishing skills and techniques with advice on improving your practice

About the Author
Jim Casada is a son of the Smokies. He grew up in Bryson City, NC and started hunting and fishing in and around this mountain town. He taught history at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC before taking early retirement to work as a writer/photographer. He is the winner of more than 125 awards for writing and photography.