BOOKS & VIDEO Reviews

"This book was well written and really gave a complete history of Mr. Perkins on a personal and business level. With so much gloom in our economy today it was a pleasure to read how this true American"...(read full reviews)

"Tired of watching what passes for 'fishing' shows on TV? Sick of camera shots that show a monofilament line leading into the water, presumably attached to a fish somewhere below? Or a bassin' pro"...(read full reviews)

"I started tying flies at an early age, did more when I was in college and worked in fly shops tying flies for customers, and then I stopped for several years. When I got back into it, there were"...(read full reviews)

"As a novice angler, this book has been instrumental in my appreciation and respect for Rusty Gates and the AuSable River. It's chapters are helpful in understanding and appreciating the delicate,"...(read full reviews)

"These photos bring to life the special qualities of these magnificent animals. Their boundless energy, enduring patience and unconditional love are all captured in remarkable detail by a consummate"...(read full reviews)

"This isn't your average fishing video. Its well made with quality filming and writing and very professionally formated. The video is as clear as the TV its watched on and the locations they go to"...(read full reviews)

"I was given this book as a gift. It is very informative and I plan on using many of these tips this spring. Great photos, clearly written, easy reading!"...(read full reviews)

"I first saw this DVD playing at my local Orvis and it kept me glued to the screen. Some of the early vignettes about the history of fly fishing were a bit amusing, but when Joan Wulff gets into her"...(read full reviews)

"We have all caught fish where we least expected them to be, however, we can be so much more productive when we know exactly where to focus our attention. This book teaches us just that and is"...(read full reviews)

"This book has some of the best fly-fishing photography I have ever seen. The photos go well with the good stories and special fly fishing experiences written into the book. I recommend this book to"...(read full reviews)

"This is a nice follow-up to the Trout Bum Diaries Part 1, Patagonia. The same outstanding camera work captures BIG trout sipping dries before being brought to hand. If you like dry fly fishing for"...(read full reviews)

"This is an excellent book on understanding gunfit and shooting fundamentals. It goes somewhat beyond the old Orvis Wingshooting guide on gunfit. I have also read other books that address the topic of"...(read full reviews)

"There are all kinds of Steelhead rivers running into the Great Lakes. This book covers them all. Lots of useful instruction, not only for the beginner but also for the float-fisherman looking to try"...(read full reviews)

"This is a great dvd. I use it in my hunter safety class to show the students how to shoot a shotgun instinctively. It also covers the gun fit. If you can't go to shooting school, this is the next best"...(read full reviews)

"This book explains fly casting that I have never seen on DVD's nor Video's. It explains precisely how to cast ie, how to grip the rod properly, how to use the wrist in the cast, loop control, shooting"...(read full reviews)

"I started tying in December. My wife bought me a vise for Christmas and this book. After accumulating the rest of the gear necessary, I got started. This book has been a great source of information"...(read full reviews)

"Although I recommend all beginners (and intermediates) take a casting class, this video does a fine job of explaining and demonstrating the basics. In fact, I still watch it before every outing. It"...(read full reviews)

"This is an outstanding text on Fly-Fishing. The information is organized and sufficiently detailed to foster a broad and generalized understanding of an ostensibly arcane subject. Fly-fishing is not"...(read full reviews)