Smallmouth Bass: An In-Fisherman Handbook of
Strategies
by Al Lindner, Larry Dahlberg, Dan Sura; 1985; paperback 236pp
This book discusses fish movements and strategies for the different times of the year. You find out why you may have caught fish in the Summer then caught nothing in the Fall. Lots of diagrams. Teaches you what the fish are doing throughout the year and where they are doing it.
reviewed: "Its Simple... If it says IN Fisherman on it, Buy it! They produce some of the best books and videos on freshwater fishing. Period! Full of current, scientific, and practical advice on the species you are after. If you don't learn from this book, then you probably helped write it."
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Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
by Harry Murray; 1996; paperback 190pp
Harry Murray discusses all aspects of fly fishing for smallmouth in this important book, from topwater flies, bugs, poppers, and tactics, to new brands of streamer, nymph, and "strymph" fishing that he and others have developed over the years. He explores the bass in its environment - its food and feeding patterns. He also shows how best to read the water; how best to fly fish for smallmouth from boats; better casting techniques for the big flies used; how to tie effective smallmouth patterns; and how to choose the right tackle. With the aid of over 100 helpful illustrations by Dave Whitlock, Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass is a practical and pathbreaking guide to this growing and exciting sport by one of its pioneers. (7 X 9 1/4, 200 pages, photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts)
reviewed:"Keep it in the SUV!... After having attended Harry's classes and then rereading his book I keep finding more useful tips each time. I keep the book in my vehicle with pages marked for quick reference, expecially the formulae for tying leaders. It's an easy read yet full of useful information without a lot of fluff."
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The Orvis Pocket Guide To Fly Fishing for Bass: When, Where, and How to Catch Largemouths and Smallmouths
by William G. Tapply; 2003; hardcover 160pp
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are America's most popular gamefish, and with good reason: They strike aggressively, fight hard, jump eagerly, and grow large. Recently high-tech largemouth bass fishing has become big business - but bass fishing can still be kept simple and be a lot of fun. The Orvis Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing for Bass sets forth the American tradition of fishing for bass with a fly rod. Anyone who has tried it will tell you that casting flies for bass is relaxing, loads of fun, and productive - and that fishing with floating bugs is the most enjoyable of all.
In a thorough and concise text, William G. Tapply reveals his cherished bass-fishing techniques. From casting and retrieving, navigating, learning where and when to go and rigging up, this book provides you with all the knowledge you'll need to catch bass.
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