great book!
Just finished Tactical Fly Fishing... Great book! Excellent work Devin!
This is a great companion to the previous videos, which have been a useful learning tool on my Euro learning journey. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I look forward to future writings and videos.
Tactical. Fly Fushing
I am currentlly beginning Chapter Five. I received the book yesterday and eagerly read the first four chapters last night. I can say that I could hardly put the book down. The attention to detail, quality of information, and personal anecdotes to support the “story” is well done. His style is very readable! I have been a Euro fisher for about 3 years and I am appreciative of his fine tuning of the current nuances of the sport. I especially like his take on the relationship between contact and suspension when making choices of nymphing settings. I’m eager to finish the rest of the book!!
Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers
While sharing some of his learning from tournament fishing, the author tells us what goes through his mind as he evaluates a piece of water to fish, and then how he develops and carries out his plan. The theoretical is then illustrated by case studies on the various water types trout fishermen are likely to encounter on creeks, streams, and rivers. I really appreciated both the author's approach to the subject as well as the information he provided. I have been intentionally euro-nymphing for a little less than a year, and this book will really help me to improve my skills which then increases one's level of enjoyment. Rather than going on to list specific examples of how I benefitted from this book, I'll just summarize with three main points. First, I am going to prepare more leaders to cover a variety of situations (e.g., p. 53), as well tying more flies that Devin refers to. Second, I have already started to visualize various situations I encountered last year, and how I might now approach them differently. Third, when I arrive at a fishing spot, I'm going to do a better job of stopping to evaluate what I see, develop a fishing plan, and then carry it out. It's been said that strategic refers to doing the right things, and that tactical refers to doing things right. I think this book covers both, and is well worth the money.
Tactical flyfishing
I am in the middle of reading this book. I am very pleased with the information and the easy reading of the book. Its full of information to improve my fly fishing. I would recommend the book to anyone who fish
Tactical Fly Fishing
I've bought a lot of books only to donate them to my local library - this one get's passed on to my kids.
This is one of those rare books - like the video produced that truly changes what you do and how you do it.
Beautiful pictures but the diagrams and examples of holding water and approach strategy are a wealth of information. even for those of us who have been fishing for a few decades and think we know what we are doing.
-Buy it - you won't be disappointed.
Tactical Fly Fishing
The most complete focused "how-to" fly fishing book I have ever read. Enough theory for us quasi-geeks and superior practical application... awesome illustrations to drive home the practical aspects... Thanks Devin!
Great Read!
I am currently not a “Euro Nymph” fly fisherman, but do employ similar tactics. I got this book to gain knowledge on these methods, which it describes in clear detail. I have not yet read the whole book, but the sections on reading water are intricate and informative. I look forward to reading the rest of the book, as it is a great read thus far.
Tactical Fly Fishing
I’ve been fly fishing a little over fifty years. During that time I’ve accumulated several book shelves of books about fly fishing. Let’s reduce that to a vital few. You might need some on fly casting, with my favorite being Gary Borger’s “Fishing the Film.” My favorite fly tying book is Marc Petitjean’s “CDC.”
If you were to have one on fly fishing itself, or only one in your entire library, without hesitation it would be Devin Olsen’s new book. Devin’s writing style is such that you just want to keep reading page after page, as he clearly explains topics, from simple concepts to world-class, leading-edge, technical techniques and strategies.
I leave in a few days for my seventeenth trip to New Zealand. My book is filled with yellow markers and written notes in the margins. I know I’ll have renewed enthusiasm and appreciation for our sport as I walk their crystal clear rivers.
Tactical Fly Fishing
I’ve been fly fishing a little over fifty years. During that time I’ve accumulated several book shelves of books about fly fishing. Let’s reduce that to a vital few. You might need some on fly casting, with my favorite being Gary Borger’s “Fishing the Film.” My favorite fly tying book is Marc Petitjean’s “CDC.”
If you were to have one on fly fishing itself, or only one in your entire library, without hesitation it would be Devon Olsen’s new book. Devon’s writing style is such that you just want to keep reading page after page, as he clearly explains topics, from simple concepts to world-class, leading-edge, technical techniques and strategies.
I leave in a few days for my seventeenth trip to New Zealand. My book is filled with yellow markers and written notes in the margins. I know I’ll have renewed enthusiasm and appreciation for our sport as I walk their crystal clear rivers.
Tactical Fly Fishing: Lesson Learned From Competitive Fly Fishing For All Anglers
Just finished my first read and look forward a lot more detailed study of this “landmark” treatise on the next generation of fly fishing technology. Devin’s expanded explanations of the riggings and techniques are clear and thorough, much like his DVD’s with Lance Egan. Beyond that, his case studies of techniques in all the possible types of water encountered in rivers and streams is the highlight for me. Great job, Devin and thanks for writing the new #1 book of my fly fishing library. Can’t wait to get a sighter in the water.
