In his new book, Craven teaches more advanced techniques and features instructions and detailed fishing information for his best-selling signature patterns. Going into the meticulous level of detail he is known for, Craven touches on advanced topics such as dubbing loops, brushing techniques, tying "messy flies" neatly, techniques with epoxy, foam, rubber legs, and much more.

Practical fly-fishing tips from a guide who knows how to teach with 7 simple, easy-to-understand lessons on often-overlooked fundamentals: drift, reading water, position of angler and rod, casting, line control, mending. Chapters on dry-fly fishing, nymphing, best rigs, and guide flies.

This fresh look at the major Eastern hatches and the patterns that imitate them covers hatches throughout the season and explains which patterns work best for freestones and technical tailwaters and spring creeks.

Whether you want to target trout sipping Tricos on the Missouri, pack in to the South Fork of the Flathead for a wilderness adventure, or simply find a good spot to fish while on a vacation to Glacier or Yellowstone National Park, this guide is the best place to start for a successful fishing trip.

Full-color illustrations, knots specifically for fly fishers and modern tackle, and detailed rigging information for nymphs, dry flies, and streamers are just a few of the things that make this knot guide different from the others.

Completely revised edition of this river rat’s classic includes new in-depth info on dry-fly fishing, nymphing, and streamer fishing from a boat, covers pontoon boats and other personal watercraft, and explores tactics for trout, smallmouth bass, salmon and steelhead, shad.