Author: Danny Hicks

Number Of Pages: 136

Publisher: Frank Amato Publications

Release Date: 01-09-2008

Details: Product description Texas reservoirs are famous for their big bass and sunfish; Texas Hill Country hosts spring-fed streams; on the vast Texas flats you can stalk red drum, seatrout, founder and more; in Texas' surf you will find tarpon, snook, jack crevalle; and beyond the surfline you can target tuna, sharks, barracuda, billfish, and many other species that live in the Gulf of Mexico. Texas Blue-Ribbon Fly-Fishing is a comprehensive guide to fly-fishing the state's fresh and salt waters. Covering the seven regions in Texas, Hicks discusses fresh- and saltwater fish species; the waters you'll find within each region; coastal history; Texas weather; dangers such as flash floods, snakes, alligators, scorpions, fire ants; and the most productive flies for fishing Texas; varied waters. Everything's bigger in Texas--including their fish and the excitement you'll have catching them! About the Author Danny Hicks is a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in numerous national and local publications. He has been writing outdoor articles and books for almost 20 years, and fly fishing for 50.