Fly Fisherman’s Guide to Saltwater Prey by Dr. Aaron Adams

publication date: Jun 27, 2008

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author/source: Simon Young/Fish & Fly

Review by Simon Young

Dr. Aaron Adams is manager of the Habitat Ecology Program in the Center for Fisheries Enhancement at Mote Marine Laboratory and is also the Director of operations and research for Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited. This book Fly Fishermans Guide to Saltwater Prey is intended to encourage saltwater fly anglers and fly tyers to think outside the box and do less of selecting flies from an anglers perspective but instead do more of selecting flies from the fishes perspective. How many fishermen really know what they are trying to imitate accurately.
Each of the 6 chapters is prey species specific,

1/ Crabs
2/ Shrimp
3/ Bottom associated prey fish
4/ Midwater prey fish
5/ Baitfish
6/ Miscellaneous bottom prey

Each chapter starts with a description of the relevant species, its habitat, geographic range and a few detailed observations, accompanied with excellent photographs of the natural. Then the appropriate imitations are shown with good clear photographs, a list of the dressing materials, and in some cases tying instructions and tiers comments.

Learn what saltwater gamefish eat and why and how to fish flies to mimic live saltwater prey in this complete reference to coastal prey fish and invertebrates and their matching fly patterns.

Photographs and recipes of the flies will help you create, tie, and fish them to match the habitat, location, and season. Well suited to the experienced fly tier or destination angler.

ISBN 978-0-8117-3460-8
www.stackpolebooks.com 

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