Bass, Panfish & Crappie Books

Bob anticipates the questions & challenges faced by anglers when they first encounter a smallmouth stream. He explains the natural history of smallmouth--their range, spawning behavior, feeding habits, & seasonal movement patterns--& then introduces the specific flies & techniques he uses when fly-fishing for bass. Contains: recipes & fishing techniques for 32 of Bob Clouser’s favorite smallmouth patterns; 10 tips to catch a trophy bass; & local expertise for fishing the nation’s best bass rivers, including the Susquehanna in Pennsylvania, the Umpqua & John Day in Oregon, Maryland’s Potomac, Maine’s Penobscot, & the Little Tennessee. 260 color photos, 17 illus; 8.5x11 inches, 240 pgs.

Only $39.99

The new smallmouth bible; like 3 books in one! Lake & stream techniques; 40 top flies, including the Hi-Tail Craw, Spider Fly, & Micro Popper; & 100 prime N. American destinations. 200 illus & photos, many in color; 7x11 inches, 326 pgs.

Only $29.99

A master fly fisherman reveals the essentials of fly fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, & exotics. A handsome distillation of a lifetime of wisdom; chapters include tackle, discussing rods, reels, lines, leaders, & flies, & which type of each best suits the bass hunt. Color photos & B&W illus; 5x7.5 inches, 144 pgs.

Only $16.99

Learn the truth - that large bluegill can be as selective as any trout, esp. on ultralight equipment. Included: proper equip; best flies; habits & behaviors. 16 pg color insert; 6x9 inches, 151 pgs.

Only $16.99

The 365-days a year technique that can help you catch more fish on your home water. B/w photos, illustrations; 8x5.5 inches, 122 pgs.

Only $9.99

Covers all aspects of fly fishing for smallmouth bass in a way that anglers of all skill levels can benefit. Special attention to floating the rivers & ponds & lakes. Includes tackle, flies & casting methods. Color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 120 pgs.

Only $19.99

The new smallmouth bible; like 3 books in one! Lake & stream techniques; 40 top flies, including the Hi-Tail Craw, Spider Fly, & Micro Popper; & 100 prime N. American destinations. 200 illus & photos, many in color; 7x11 inches, 326 pgs.

Only $12.99

A practical and path breaking guide to this growing and exciting sport . Discusses all aspects of fly fishing for smallmouth, from topwater flies, bugs, poppers and tactics to new brands of streamer, nymph, and "strymph" fishing that have developed over the years. B/w illustrations, line drawings; 7x9 inches, 190 pgs.

Only $16.99

Stream ecologist & fisheries biologist with 20+ years experience writes with authority. Offers a brief, but packed, sermon on fly-fishing in streams, using smallmouth bass as an example & drifting huge nymphs as the way to catch them. 138 pgs.

Only $19.99

No other book about warmwater fly fishing gives the beginner the basic information on fly fishing for warmwater gamefish as well as Jeff's. It lives up to the promise of its title and will provide answers before you even know you have questions. Covers tactics for catching 15 common species with 25 fly patterns and recipes to tie them. 50 color photos, 12 knots ilus step-by-step, 25 color fish paintings for field id; 6x9 inches, 154 pgs.

Only $26.99

Narratives detailing 1400 access sites on 3700 miles of Missouri smallmouth streams. Motels, campgrounds; info on biology, flyfishing equipment, best flies, trespass laws & more. 176 maps; 6x9 inches, 361 pgs.

Only $19.99

Comprehensive work unravels some of the barriers that face the fly rod bass fisherman. Jack's extensive experience & experimentation with a variety of flies, fly rod lures & techniques will help anglers increase their success. 70 B&W illus; 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.

Only $14.99

Complete guide to taking smallmouth on the fly rod in all types of habitat throughout the yearup & down the water column. At its core is a thorough study of the smallmouth's life cycle, behavior, forage & seasonal & daily movements, with a detailed season-by-season analysis of techniques & strategies that truly work. 50 line drawings by Chris Armstrong, 45 B&W photos & 4 pages of color; 7x9 inches, 232 pgs.

Only $19.99

Combined talents of two authors share their knowledge of what it takes to catch bass like a pro. Discover tricks for finding bass & how to recognize prime bass habitat. Learn proper lure presentation for spinnerbaits, crankbaits, plastic tubes, topwater lures, & many more. Once you have all the basics down, this book offers advice on turning pro & obtaining sponsorships. Photos; 6x9 inches, 160 pgs.

Only $10.99

Lets you in on the secrets to Iaconelli's extraordinary success–how he developed his “power” fishing style, how he attacks the water, positions the boat, & perseveres through those days when the bass just aren’t biting. 16 pg. color insert; 6x9 inches, 256 pgs.

Only $10.99

If you want exciting fishing with hard-fighting fish, go for small-mouth bass. If you want to learn from the master, go to Harry Murray. Learn about tackle, casting, smallmouth water, minnow-matching tactics; nymph fishing; & more! All-color; 6x9 inches, 120 pgs.

Only $29.99

Detailed & comprehensive guide to top-water fly fishing for largemouth & smallmouth bass, covering everything anyone needs to know to enjoy the thrill of bass bug fishing. Includes: behavior of bass, when & where to fish, recognizing good bugging water, equipment, effective bugs, & how to tie the best bass bugs. B&W & color photos; 6x9 inches, 160 pgs.

Only $16.99

A wealth of info from a distinguished scientist who knows how, when, & why bass pursue their prey. Essential for every bass angler. Use of latest scientific research to catch more bass in freshwater. B&W & Color photos; 6x9 inches, 320 pgs.

Only $16.99

Compact & effective full-color guide to fly fishing for bass, panfish, & other warm-water species. Covers various basses & their habitats, the best balanced fly tackle to use, special castings & fishing methods, innovative flies, how to fish on both lakes & streams. An all-encompassing handbook. 7x10 inches, 196 pgs.

Only $19.99