"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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If you saw my post last week, looking for comments on beginner's fly
fishing
outfits, you know I'm about to take a class. I offered my 14 yr old son
the
opportunity to join me. He said he wants to learn, but not from a class.
"You taught me how to fish - how about you teach me to use a fly rod?"
Sometimes, arguing with a 14 yr old is like ****ing into the wind. He
will,
however, take a book to the bathroom for his daily "one hour on the
throne".
Anyone got a favorite book which explains tippets, knots, casting ideas,
etc?


IMO, the Curtis Creek Manifesto is a cute read, it's the last book anyone
should read for learning to fly fish. The Orvis book is a great primer, and
Left Kreh just put out a pretty comprehensive book on Fly Fishing - "the
Ulitmate Guide to Fly Fishing". Any of the two will give you more than
probably want to know to start.