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"The nice part about fishing all the time is that an angler can spare moments for just sitting and watching the water. These spells don't even have to have a purpose, but it is hard not to discover some secrets during such interludes. The fisherman without a schedule doesn't need to rush about, casting furiously in a hunt for every possible trout. For this reason, he usually catches more of them."
--Gary LaFontaine,
Trout Flies: Proven Patterns
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Nymphs for Streams & StillwatersNYMPHS FOR STREAMS & STILLWATERS
by Dave Hughes
*autographed by special request*

Hughes takes a subject that has been considered complex and confusing and makes it understandable, presenting the information that you really need to improve your tying and your fishing. Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters is destined to be the step-by-step reference to tying and fishing every nymph you’ll ever need. Filled with good advice from a trusted master of the subject, it is the most thorough and enjoyable book about selecting, tying, and fishing nymphs that has ever been written.
Step-by-step instructions for 112 useful nymph flies. Hardcover; 995 color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 384 pgs.; $59.95

Caddisflies, Thomas Ames Jr.CADDISFLIES
A GUIDE TO EASTERN SPECIES FOR ANGLERS AND OTHER NATURALISTS
by Thomas Ames Jr.

The first major work on Caddisflies in three decades—not since LaFontaine's Caddisflies have we seen such in-depth work on this important species of insects.
• Stunning and detailed color photographs of more than 100 species of caddisflies
• Caddisfly hatches and how to identify them
• Valuable tips on how to fish the hatch
• 80 Fly Pattern Recipes for caddisfly pupae, larvae, nymph, and adults

Hardcover; 395 color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 320 pages; $49.95

Tying Dry Flies, Jay NicholsTYING DRY FLIES
HOW TO TIE AND FISH MUST-HAVE TROUT PATTERNS
by Jay Nichols
with Charlie Craven, Paul Weamer & Mike Heck


This book of practical fly design is for every tier, from beginner to expert. Tying Dry Flies presents traditional techniques and innovative patterns along with clear and concise instructions and photographs for flies that will work for all kinds of insects in all kinds of situations. It’s time to spruce up your fly box with these essential trout patterns.
• 26 essential patterns
• Traditional flies plus new groundbreaking patterns
• Lie-flat binding—perfect format for fly tiers

Spiral-Hardcover; 507 color photos, 4 black-&-white illustrations; 8.5x11 inches, 184 pgs.; $24.95

LaFontaine's LegacyLAFONTAINE'S LEGACY:
THE LAST FLIES FROM AN AMERICAN MASTER
by Al & Gretchen Beatty
with contributions by
Paul & Char Stimpson

Considered the greatest fly pattern creator of the 20th century, with over 100 original & successful patterns in his lifetime. All of Gary's never before published patterns—the rest of the story.
Twenty-six patterns; Hardcover; Full color; $27.95

MidCurrent Fly Fishing
MidCurrent is an independent provider of fly fishing news and information on fly fishing techniques and equipment.

BUILD YOUR OWN
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Pick from 100+ patterns
from today's top fly tyers
Wilderness Adventures Press Maps
~~~~~~~River Maps~~~~~~~~

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE PRESS MAPS
~individual maps for 70 rivers across the country~

Detailed river maps covering the best fisheries in the US. Includes a brief description of the river’s character, the best seasons & techniques, a hatch chart & recommended fly patterns. Maps include GPS points for every access point, campground, boat launch & other places of interest. Also included are river miles, helpful tips on how to approach each section, roads & road names, land usage (public & private, BLM, National Forest, etc.), & important tributaries. Full-color; 11x17 inches when folded out.

20/20 Tippet Threader20/20 Magetic Tippet Threader
Don't get frustrated—get out on the stream!

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We've all been there... fish rising all around and you're fumbling with that fly, trying desparately to thread the tippet through the eye. This little device is the quick, easy answer to your suffering. It's equipped with a Strong Rare Earth Magnet that holds and aligns even the smallest flies into the correct position. From there all you have to do is push the tippet down the channel through the fly's eyelet—you could almost do it with your eyes closed!

monoMasterAwesome Tool!

monoMASTER
Waste Monofilament Storage Device
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The monoMaster is an innovative new fishing tool that is a "Must-Have" for every angler. This handy tool is small and lightweight and collects all the waste line that you generate when changing flies or rigs. Hang from a fishing vest, in your pocket, or tackle box. Whether you generate an inch or a few yards of waste, monoMaster provides an easy and environmentally sound solution. No more tangles in your waders, pockets, or tackle box. $11.95

LaFontaine Fly BoxOur fly box is back and better than ever~

LaFontaine Private Label
Hook-Lock FLY BOX

Each medium-sized box is forest green with the LaFontaine Private Label logo imprinted in gold. The lightweight, durable SAN plastic box features a tight-fitting lid; full length piano hinges with brass pines; a non-glare, slip-resistant grainenish; lanyard eyelet; and an easy-open recessed latch. $18.00

NEW~POPULAR DVD RELEASES

TarponTARPON
with authors:
Richard Brautigan,
Jim Harrison, Thomas McGuane

original music written & performed by Jimmy Buffet


"Like the fish itself,
this is a work of art..."

—Carl Hiaasen

—watch the trailer—
DVD; 53-min.; $34.95

Why Fly FishingWHY FLY FISHING
with Joan Wulff, Flip Pallot, Nick Lyons, John Gierach, and others

Share with those who have never or seldom experienced the rewards of fly fishing—why we as "low-level fanatics" (John Gierach's words) behave the way we do.
—watch the trailer—
DVD; 31-min.; $30.00 (includes shipping; $25 tax-deductible donation to the American Museum of Fly Fishing)

highly-anticipated~
Drift

A Confluence Films production

Drift: the movie
—trailer—
RAISING THE GHOST:
DRY FLY STEELHEAD FISHING LIKE NEVER SEEEN BEFORE
by the Fly Boys
—watch the trailer—
ADVANCED NYMPH FISHING
with Rick Hafele & John Smeraglio
THE LOST WORLD OF MR. HARDY
by Andy Heathcote
NEW~POPULAR BOOK RELEASES

Flies, Ties & Techniques
FLIES, TIES & TECHNIQUES
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TYING 50 IRRESISTIBLE FLIES

by Charles Jardine

A Steelheader's Way

A STEELHEADER'S WAY
PRINCIPLES, TACTICS, AND TECHNIQUES
by Lani Waller

High Rollers
HIGH ROLLERS

FLY FISHING FOR GIANT TARPON

by Bill Bishop Jr.
Trout Flies for the 21st Century
TROUT FLIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

200 ESSENTIAL PATTERNS THAT CATCH FISH ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

by Dick Talleur
Till Death or Fly Fishing Do Us Part
TILL DEATH OR
FLY FISHING
DO US PART

WHEN YOUR PASSION COLLIDES WITH HERS, CAN THE RELATIONSHIP BE FAR BEHIND?
by Thomas R. Pero

Tying Furled Flies
TYING
FURLED FLIES

PATTERNS FOR TROUT, BASS, AND STEELHEAD
by Ken Hanley

PG to Pennsylvania Hatches

POCKETGUIDE TO PENNSYLVANIA HATCHES
by Charlie Meck & Paul Weamer

All the Best: Celebrating Lefty KrehALL THE BEST:
CELEBRATING LEFTY KREH

by Flip Pallot, contributions from the Fly-Fishing Community
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CASTING WITH LEFTY KREH

Of Wind and Tides


OF WIND AND TIDES
by Stu Apte

Norman Maclean ReaderTHE NORMAN MACLEAN READER
Previously unpublished materials, correspondence, interviews & selections from his 2 masterpieces

edited with an Introduction by O. Alan Weltzien

The Clinch Knot
THE CLINCH KNOT
by John Galligan

Dead Hot Shot

DEAD HOT SHOT
by Victoria Houston

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"fishy" Tales

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We're in the MidCurrent News!
"Fly Fishing's Quirky Anti-Catalogs"
article from the on-line edition of The Brooks Bulletin newspaper in Alberta, Canada

*** Gary's Induction into "The Hall of Fame" ***

On October 23rd, 2004, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum held its Sixth Annual Fly Fishing Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner. A good friend of Gary's, Ken Parkany, was privileged and honored to accept the Hall of Fame Induction Award for Gary. Ken thoughtfully sent us some photos he took of the "The Hall of Fame" Induction Brochure.

The Hall of Fame was established to recognize those fly fishers who during their lives have made a major positive impact on fly fishing. The overall process for inclusion includes a widespread recognition of continued efforts, a unique contribution that has affected the betterment of fly fishing, and a lasting effect it has made on the fly fishing community by the candidate.

• TYING TIP • Emergent Sparkle Pupa

HipWader.comThe famous fly, LaFontaine Emergent Sparkle Pupa, is the subject of many customer questions. One of our fellow webbies and tyers, Rob O'Reilly, has unraveled its mysterious recipe on his own Canada website page. Even if you've tied hundreds of this fly, it's worth the look (click the "cool" fish). Rob did a great job explaining step-by-step instructions along with awesome detailed pictures. Although he did say he hadn't anticipated the clear antron's "sparkle" being so hard to photograph. Thanks for pursuing, Rob!

WEBSITE STORIES

Read Gary's website stories -- available only on our website
Completely original LaFontaine fly-fishing articles. These are four boyhood chronicles written by Gary,
full of how-to, where-to, and fun -- that our readers love so much.
A Fly Fishing Life - #1Poacher's Revenge • #2
Baptism on Nymph Fishing • #3Becoming an All-Around Fly Fisherman • #4
An old and new story~
Gary LaFontaine's "Secret of the Potato Bug"Mike Lawson's follow-up "Potato Bugs and Sparkle Flat"
Gary LaFontaine's The Dynamics of Nymph Fishing

The famous anti-catalog ~~ the Book Mailer Newsletter

Gary LaFontaine's passion was the Book Mailer because it gave him a place to exercise his irrepressible sense of humor, and because of the connection it gave him to you, the Book Mailer reader. We strive to maintain this style and provide you with all the wisdom and information that you've been accustomed.

MailboxThe Book Mailer is full of often funny, sometimes warped, never boring stories and letters. The newsletter has been providing a full selection of the best fly fishing books since 1981. It also offers flies from the popular Trout Flies: Proven Patterns, along with hard-to-find tying and fishing equipment, supplies, and materials.
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