| ITEM | PRICE | COMMENT |
50
HIKES IN COASTAL AND SOUTHERN MAINE
(JOHN GIBSON) | $16.95 | Figured
we had to give southern Maine some visibility - it is after all still part of
Maine! |
50
HIKES IN THE MAINE MOUNTAINS
(CLOE CHUNN) | $14.95 | Well
not really fishing but many of the hikes included just happen to lead to remote
and quality trout waters (just don't tell anyone!) |
CARRIE STEVENS: RANGELEY STREAMERS
(LESLIE HILYARD) | $39.95 | A
history of Maine's own "Master Fly Tier" (and inventor of such patters
as the famous Gray Ghost!). It's a little known fact that Mrs. Steven's is retired
right here on Maine Street in Madison! |
COMPLETE GUIDE TO FLYFISHING
IN MAINE
(BOB NEWMAN) | $13.50 | Where-To/How-To
information pertaining to a number of well-known Maine fisheries. |
| CURTIS
CREEK MANIFESTO (SHERIDAN ANDERSON) | $7.95 | The
"Classic" beginners fly fishing book, this book is every bit as good
today as when it was written in the 70's (Don't let the cover fool you- we can
all learn something from this book!) |
FIRST CAST: TEACHING KIDS
TO FLY FISH
(PHIL GENOVA) | $19.95 | A
great introduction to the wonderful world of fly fishing for your child (sure
beats having them tearing up the woods and waters in an ATV or sitting glued to
a screen watching the internet!) |
| FISHERMAN'S ULTIMATE KNOT
GUIDE | $3.99 | Waterproof
"Card" style knot guide fits into vest pocket for those who need on-stream
assistance! |
FISHING
MAINE
(TOM SEYMOUR) | $12.95 | Where-To/How-To
information pertaining to a number of well-known Maine fisheries. |
| FLY
FISHING: A TRAILSIDE GUIDE (JOHN MERWIN) | $19.95 | Great
general "How-To" book with Plastic Cover for streamside use. |
FLY
PATTERNS OF UMPQUA FEATHER MERCHANTS
(RANDALL KAUFMANN)
("BOB'S CHOICE") | $49.95 | The
absolute most complete book of patterns with color pictures and complete recipes!
A "Must Have" for any serious fly tyer! |
FLY TYING MADE CLEAR AND SIMPLE
(SKIP MORRIS) | $19.95 | A
comprehensive and easy to understand beginners guide to the wonderful world of
fly tying. Great pictures, recipes and tips from a nationally known fly tyer and
writer. |
FLYFISHERS
GUIDE TO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
(STEVE HICKOFF) | $26.95 | "Destination"
Guide to many of Northern New England's better trout streams and rivers. |
FLYFISHING
STILLWATER FOR TROPHY TROUT
(DENNY RICKARDS)
("BOB'S CHOICE") | $34.95 | The
ultimate "Stillwater" (Lakes and Ponds to us "Yankees") fly
fishing book! Don't let the "Western" look fool you - our fish (and
waters are no different! One of the few "How-To's" I have ever felt
I got my moneys worth out of. |
| FLYFISHING: A WOMENS GUIDE
(DANA RIKIMARU) | $14.95 | A
well-written book for the woman fly fisher! Get the inside scoop from a women's
perspective. |
FLYFISHING:
FIRST CAST TO FIRST FISH
(JOSEPH F. PETRALIA) | $16.95 | Great
introductory book to the sport we all know and love for both children and adults. |
| HATCH
GUIDE TO NEW ENGLAND STREAMS
(THOMAS AMES)
("BOB'S
CHOICE") | $19.95 | Our
FAVORITE "Bug" book! Finally someone (Author Tom Ames) has written a
book that recognizes the difference between New England and the rest of the East
Coast. |
IN
THE MAINE WOODS
(ALICE ARLEN) | $17.00 | An
insider's guide to traditional Maine Sporting Camps! Reviews, Photo's, History,
Directions, and Contact information regarding over 75 Sporting Camps from Rangeley
to Downeast! |
LITTLE
RED FISHING KNOT BOOK (HARRY NILSSON)
("BOB'S
CHOICE) | $4.99 | Our
FAVORITE "Knot" book! Covers most knots an angler will ever need with
rational instructions (no "spaghetti" diagrams). |
REMEMBERING DUD DEAN
(WALTER MACDOUGALL, EDITOR) | $25.00 | "Maine's
Favorite Guide", fictitious character Dud Dean (original written in the 40's)
traveled all over the Kennebec Valley in search of fish and game back in the "Good
Old Days". Great camp reading. |
RIVER JOURNAL: MIRAMICHI
(PAUL MARRINER) | $15.95 | The
most recognized "Atlantic Salmon" fishery in the world is covered in
this phenomenal series with maps, pictures, and information on seasons, tackle
and services. |
RIVER
JOURNAL: SALMON
(RICK KUSTICH) | $15.95 | The
most popular East Coast "Steelhead" and "King Salmon" is covered
in this phenomenal series with maps, pictures, and information on seasons, tackle
and services. |
STRIPER
MOON
(KENNY J. ABRAMES) | $15.95 |
Solid and useful information on New England's
favorite Saltwater fish! |
STRIPERS
ON THE FLY
(LOU TABORY) | $40.00 | Guide
to fly fishing for New England's most popular Saltwater "Game Fish"
by a recognized authority on the subject. |
| THE ESSENCE OF FLYCASTING
(MEL KRIEGER) | $21.95 | Specialty
instruction book on casting techniques by the ever popular and enjoyable Mel Krieger
(the happy looking guy with the "Gilligan" hat!) |
TROUT STREAMS OF THE NORTHERN
NEW ENGLAND
(DAVID KLAUSMEYER) | $18.95 | Guide
to New England's finest trout streams and rivers written by the Editor of Fly
Tyer Magazine, Fly Tying Editor for American Angler, and frequent writer for The
Maine Sportsman! |
| TROUT:
AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY (JAMES PROSEK) | $29.95 | A
collection of paintings (including our own "Blueback Trout") done by
a teenager dedicated to all things trout. |
TU'S GUIDE TO AMERICA'S 100
BEST TROUT STREAMS
(JOHN ROSS) | $18.95 | Guide
to the countries "100 Best" Trout Streams as voted by TU members. Although
there are some questionable omissions (e.g., Slough Creek, Snake River, etc.),
this is a good starting point! |
WISDOM OF THE GUIDES
(PAUL ARNOLD) | $24.95 | A
number of "Grizzled" (and not so Grizzled) "Guides" give their
opinions and advice in regard to fly fishing! Some interesting comments (e.g.,
use of Double-Taper lines, etc.) and tricks make this worth reading. FYI - That
is "Al Troth" on the cover, inventor of the ever-popular "Elk Hair
Caddis"! |
