The Fish Bum's Guide to Catching Larger Trout offers a clear, entertaining introduction to stillwater fly fishing for the intermediate angler. Focused on ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, it explains how to adapt river skills to still water so you can consistently target bigger trout.
Written in an engaging style and packed with hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations, the guide breaks down the essentials of casting, choosing and using lines and leaders, and selecting the right rods, reels, and float equipment. Visual diagrams help make technical concepts easy to understand at a glance.
The book explores how to read still water, from surface clues to underwater structure, and how weather, light, and seasonal changes influence trout behaviour. It also touches on fly selection, key hatches, and practical strategies for presenting flies naturally in a lake environment.
Ideal for anglers who already know basic fly fishing techniques and want to expand into lakes and reservoirs, this manual combines solid instruction with a humorous, cartoon-style presentation that makes learning both accessible and enjoyable.
- Stillwater tactics for ponds, lakes, and reservoirs
- Gear guidance on lines, rods, reels, and float equipment
- Reading water, structure, and trout behaviour
- Hundreds of humorous, hand-drawn illustrations
