Knowledge is power

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Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · 9 mo ago

Looking for book recommendations for someone learning the salt water side of fly fishing. I live in the Florida Keys so anything specific to the keys is a plus. I have had some success with bonefish and tarpon but could always use improvement. Still working to get my first permit on fly.

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The Fin

· #2 · 9 mo ago

Camden Mullis said:
Looking for book recommendations for someone learning the salt water side of fly fishing. I live in the Florida Keys so anything specific to the keys is a plus. I have had some success with bonefish and tarpon but could always use improvement. Still working to get my first permit on fly.

Good luck with the Permit, some people never get even one on a fly!

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permitchaser

· #3 · 9 mo ago

Lefty Kreh’s fly fishing in saltwater a classic

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AlbieFly

· #4 · 9 mo ago

a passion for tarpon by Andy Mill seems appropriate

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Michael T

· #5 · 9 mo ago

Chico Fernandez's Fly-Fishing for Redfish gives a very solid overview of most aspects of shallow water fly fishing. He speaks extensively about fishing Florida Bay, Whipray and the Everglades.

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GaterB

· #6 · 9 mo ago

As someone who just started Chico's book, I can attest to the above response's accuracy. Loving it so far and have learned more in the first few chapters than I did in probably 10+ hours of Youtube videos

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Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #7 · 9 mo ago

The Fin said:
Good luck with the Permit, some people never get even one on a fly!

I believe it man...I am finding em but they are spooking before the fly gets in the air hahaha

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Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #8 · 9 mo ago

GaterB said:
As someone who just started Chico's book, I can attest to the above response's accuracy. Loving it so far and have learned more in the first few chapters than I did in probably 10+ hours of Youtube videos

That is a great recomendation...I too have spent enough time scouring YouTube for tidbits.

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Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #9 · 9 mo ago

Michael T said:
Chico Fernandez's Fly-Fishing for Redfish gives a very solid overview of most aspects of shallow water fly fishing. He speaks extensively about fishing Florida Bay, Whipray and the Everglades.

Awesome, thank you for the response! I will be getting this one.

Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #10 · 9 mo ago

AlbieFly said:
a passion for tarpon by Andy Mill seems appropriate

Definitely will check this one out...tarpon are by far my favorite. Thanks for the response

Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #11 · 9 mo ago

permitchaser said:
Lefty Kreh’s fly fishing in saltwater a classic

Thank you for the recommendation...I am a big fan of Lefty. Can't believe I haven't run across it. My Amazon cart is filling up!

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permitchaser

· #12 · 9 mo ago

Camden Mullis said:
Thank you for the recommendation...I am a big fan of Lefty. Can't believe I haven't run across it. My Amazon cart is filling up!

I was reading mine today and it’s full of good fly fishing advice

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Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #13 · 9 mo ago

AlbieFly said:
a passion for tarpon by Andy Mill seems appropriate

Dang, it is a pricey one eh! Haha

fatman

· #14 · 9 mo ago

get Lords of the Fly by Monte Burke
it's about Homosassa rather than the Keys, but every tarpon fan should have a copy

also, Chico's Flyfishing for Bonefish is a good read, to go along with his Redfish book.

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fatman

· #15 · 9 mo ago

Camden Mullis said:
Dang, it is a pricey one eh! Haha

it's worth it!

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Snookicide

· #16 · 9 mo ago

Dr. Aaron Adams has written several books that have helped me over the years. I would caution though as they are from a marine biologist standpoint, but provide so much information and are definitely worth the read. I have an older version of this one and it is still extremely relevant.

www.amazon.com

Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish: Adams, Aaron: 9780762779123: Amazon.com: Books

Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish [Adams, Aaron] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish

www.amazon.com

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Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #17 · 9 mo ago

fatman said:
get Lords of the Fly by Monte Burke
it's about Homosassa rather than the Keys, but every tarpon fan should have a copy

also, Chico's Flyfishing for Bonefish is a good read, to go along with his Redfish book.

I actually saw the bonefish one when I looked up Chico's redfish book and added it to the cart haha.
I will check out lords of the fly too, I have heard of that one awhile back but never wrote it down.
Thank you!

Camden Mullis

Discussion Starter · #18 · 9 mo ago

Snookicide said:
Dr. Aaron Adams has written several books that have helped me over the years. I would caution though as they are from a marine biologist standpoint, but provide so much information and are definitely worth the read. I have an older version of this one and it is still extremely relevant.

Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish: Adams, Aaron: 9780762779123: Amazon.com: Books

Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish [Adams, Aaron] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish

www.amazon.com

Orvis always puts out great stuff. Thank you for the recommendation!

Fishshoot

· #19 · 9 mo ago

High Rollers, is another good practical book on fly fishing for poon. Not as pretty as andys book, but as much or more information.

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coconutgroves

· #20 · 9 mo ago (Edited)

If I had to rank them:

Lefty's Fly Fishing in Saltwater - it is a classic, all round book. You'll learn the most from this book.
Chico's book - good in addition to Lefty's book

Dr. Aaron Adam's book is great, but it is really next level information and is something you can get to a few years down the line. It goes into the eye cells of the fish, why some fish like certain colors, habitat of prey, etc. Although he is a marine biologist, he is a damn good passionate angler too.

A Passion for Tarpon - this is more about the history of tarpon than it is the tactics, although there are great sections on how to fish for them. I've studied it and learned, but without starting with the fundamentals from Lefty's book, it is jumping ahead and also only focuses on tarpon.

I suggest focusing on Lefty's book, put stuff into practice, and then expanding your knowledge as time progresses. Too much at once is exactly that - too much. It is difficult to retain that much info without applying it first.

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