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The Fly Fishing Book: an Artful Guide to Angling

A beautifully illustrated and approachable guide to the world of fly fishing. Artist and angler Steven Weinberg brings the sport to life through accessible instruction, personal insight, expert perspectives, and stunning watercolor artwork. From casting and choosing gear to reading water, selecting flies, understanding insects, and simply enjoying time on the water, this book welcomes beginners while offering plenty for experienced anglers to enjoy.

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About the Book

Steven Weinberg takes readers on a uniquely enriching journey into the world of fly fishing, combining practical guidance with his distinctive artwork and sense of humor.

  • Accessible Guidance: Approachable instruction covering everything from casting and gear selection to reading water and choosing flies.
  • Stunning Artwork: Lush watercolor paintings capture trout, rivers, landscapes, and the natural world surrounding the sport.
  • Expert Insights: Weinberg draws on his own years of experience along with conversations and interviews with other fly-fishing experts.
  • More Than Fishing: Explore everything from insect life cycles to the culture, traditions, and simple pleasures that make fly fishing special.

Part instructional guide and part work of art, this is a book made to be read, revisited, and displayed. Its broad appeal and beautiful illustrations also make it a great gift for anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone curious about fly fishing.

Book Details

  • Author & Illustrator: Steven Weinberg
  • Size: 8" × 10"
  • Pages: 176
  • Illustrated: Full-color artwork throughout

Praise for the Book

"This is like a Curtis Creek Manifesto for the 21st century. Only better! What a treat for the eyes and the mind! Steve has done a superb job of creating a basic guide to fly fishing, with simple language and detailed and delicious illustrations. It's a book that is suitable for all ages—really for anyone curious about fly fishing."
— Tom Rosenbauer, angler, author of more than 15 Orvis fly-fishing books, and host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast

"Steven Weinberg is an artist with his paintbrush, pen and fly rod. I am a great admirer of his work. Buy a copy for yourself and others for the decent people you know."
— Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, comedian, writer, voice actor, and producer

"At heart, Steven Weinberg's book is really about joy; fly fishing is his way of getting there."
— Peter Kaminsky, author of The Zen of Fly Fishing and longtime New York Times angling columnist

"This book brought a big smile to my face. It's crisply written—with tons of helpful tips—and gorgeously illustrated, a winner for kids and adults, beginners and experts. But above all, it's just plain fun, which is exactly what the sport of fly fishing should be."
— Monte Burke, New York Times bestselling author of Rivers Always Reach the Sea, Lords of the Fly, and Saban

"A delightful, insightful and artful introduction to our wonderful sport. Steven Weinberg is a terrific artist and wonderful guide to the world of fly fishing."
— David Coggins, New York Times bestselling author of The Optimist and The Believer

About the Author

Steven Weinberg is an author, illustrator, artist, and angler. His children's books explore everything from dinosaurs and roller coasters to climate change, while his artwork celebrates landscapes, fish, and the outdoors.

His illustrations and artwork have appeared in The New York Times, Gray's Sporting Journal, Boys' Life, on book covers and beer cans, and in exhibitions across the country.

Weinberg lives in New York's Catskills with his wife, Casey Scieszka, their family, and their dog, Waldo. Together, they run the Spruceton Inn.

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