Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in Rivers and Streams - Book by Bob Clouser

In Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Bob Clouser shares the extensive knowledge he has developed over a quarter-century of guiding for smallmouth bass on Pennsylvania?s Susquehanna River. The valuable lessons Clouser offers in this book can be directly applied to smallmouth fisheries across the country, from creeks to large rivers. An experienced teacher, Clouser anticipates the questions and challenges faced by anglers when they first encounter a smallmouth stream. He explains the natural history of smallmouth - their range, spawning behavior, feeding habits, and seasonal movement patterns before introducing 32 of his favorite smallmouth patterns and the techniques he uses to catch trophy bass. In the chapters on casting and presentations, Clouser discusses intermediate to advanced casting techniques with weighted flies and lines as well as various surface and subsurface tactics, with dramatic color photos of the author demonstrating how it?s done. In the book?s final chapter, other well-known anglers such as, Lefty Kreh, John Randolph, and Mike O?Brien, offer intimate details on the best bass waters from California to Canada. Hard cover, 240 pages, 260 color photos and 17 illustrations.