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This is an extract from British Ben Jailler’s new book, Fish Camp Fail

...as a fly tyer and flyfisher, that is. Other books influenced me as a person, but that’s a whole other story.

A rather far fetched transcript of an internet meme* actually quite well covers my book situation right now.

GFF partner Bob Petti visited, and even though we didn’t fish or tie flies, we talked quite a bit about fishing… and he brought two books

I didn’t know that I was interested in collecting fly fishing paraphernalia – until I read Steve Woit’s book

A few things happened during the last couple months that made me think of, buy and read nice fishing books again.

My books used to be ordered by black magic, essentially a system where I stuffed in new titles where there was space. Things have changed.

The long-awaited book from authors Graydon Hilyard and Leslie Hilyard has been announced and is ready to hit shelves on December 1st, 2018. "Herbert...

Stacking up fishing books and never reading them… not here!

I was involuntarily involved in a disagreement between two authors and their publisher, and have now placed myself in a tight spot

Some books I just order, no hesitation. But when prices go above 200 US$ and postage follows close behind, my finger hesitates a bit over the buy button

Due to some odd circumstances, I ordered myself two copies of the same book.

Three new books on saltwater flies seem to be a perfect item for the Christmas wish list for any saltwater fly angler

This article covers a handful of books that I would recommend to the new fly-angler and fly-tyer - the angler who is dipping his or her toes in the fly-fishing pond for the first time

As many readers know, reading books is one of my passions in fly fishing, and the titles on my table right now perfectly illustrate why

This is a list of a few great books that are about fishing, but focuses on ambiance, adventure, philosophy, emotions, friendships - basically everything but catching that big one.

Good News! It may have taken quite a while, but trade editions are finally complete and available online now. The new editions feature all of the same...

I did my usual trip through on Paul Morgan's Coch-y-Bonddu book site, and found more great offers than I usually do. I thought I'd share some of them with you.

I just saved more than 4,200 US$ on three used books. Now that's what I call a bargain!

I have been writing about expensive books before, and still maintain a list of ridiculously priced books. Now I bought one of them - at a "normal" price.

The Streamers 365 project has delighted streamer aficionados worldwide by delivering a new and beautiful streamer photo online every day. We have talked to Darren MacEachern, the man behind the project.

One of my all time favorite shops and definitely my favorite bookshop and its owner Paul Morgan were robbed this weekend.

This is the story about how much we and our readers do to make us able to review books for you.

This book has been underway for more than 6 months, and I have worked on and off on it for a long time.

I just finished a new self-published book "Favorite flies for Baltic Seatrout" and ordered my own first two copies.

My bookshelves are already filling up as it is, but I still have a very hard time with the online bookstores. I simply can't help it.

Is there any GFF readers who travel between the US an Europe, maybe even Scandinavia or ideally Denmark, who would be willing to bring books over now and then and mail them on to Martin in Denmark?

Another bunch of books snuck their way into my life

I have always been a very willing buyer of used stuff, and buying used books and DVDs makes very good sense

Martin has always been very fond of books, and fly fishing books have almost become an obsession with him. In spite of having a pretty good stock of titles already, he still buys a bag full now and then.

Another book from the hands of a GFF partner. This time on fly fishing one of the most beautiful places in the US west: Rocky Mountain National Park. It's written by GFF partner Steve Schweitzer who has hiked, fished and photographed extensively in the park during the last decade

Innocent fly anglers can also be lured into spending money on odd and probably worthless causes and products.

Author ron P. swegman writes: "When thinking about reading and writing, I am also drawn to the home of the book: the library. This institution has been a constant throughout my life." and ends his story with a list of further reading. 

A treatise on small fish and small waters; an eclectic collection of classic fly pattern variations; a survey of some of the better literature on the art and sport of fly fishing; a portrait of the angler as a young man... All of these descriptions apply to "Small Fry: The Lure of the Little" brought to you by ron P. swegman.

I was cheated when I bought this book by Valentine Atkinson

This page doesn't promise that you will make a million dollar.

It was not a million trout, but 15,000

Global FlyFisher partner Martin Joergensen has gone through his shelves and dug out the best books and DVD's on bonefishing he could find.

Do I need a 12 step program?

A very productive author

His new book is out

Neversink, by Leonard M. Wright

Another book on the pile

Fly fishing obsession, does it exist? "The final question is; should any man turn his back on ambition, profit, security, and a parking place in the city, just to pursue a fish!"

I'd like to discuss the topic of old and antique fishing tackle from two perspectives. First as actual fishing tackle and second as collectibles. The resurgence in interest for old stuff seems to be okay to me because I'm also old and worn.

Fly's Bug-ology Course. Required Reading: "Serious River Rat Level"

Flyfishing "how-to" Books

This one is for all the new inductees to the sport. I still remember it like it was yesterday, my struggles to understand the arcane techno speak of fly fishing. So here are some books that will explain the arts and mysteries. As usual this listing is by no means complete, it just represents yer humble author's short list of relatively easily obtained books. Having said that I know that someone will be able to prove that some of these titles are not available. Yup that's life for ya, win some... lose some, oh well.

There are a lot of important books that have been published and some recent additions also. In this installment we're going to look at some of the tyers and books that I think are worthwhile and comment on the patterns, concepts and technical aspects of the world of silk, fur and feathers as Mr. Skues put it.

The Guys that Came in Second

Throughout the history of the sport of fly fishing there have been many original thinkers who have been recognized for their contributions yet equally there have been many who have not. What makes one fly fishing guy memorable and another lost in the shuffle? It makes you wonder doesn't it. Well maybe not a whole lot but just a little.

So... for those of you with a pathological curiosity here are a few of the duets where one flyfisher gets the recognition and another gets the footnote.

A Selective Historic Overview of Fly Fishing

There's a lot of mythology to the history of fly fishing. Time tends to embellish things and through selective interpretation of facts, events take on a life of their own. However you want to look at it, the end result is we are stuck with a situation we can do little to verify, so we live with and incorporate this into the fabric of our sport's "reality" and history.

This is where it all starts

You are what you eat!
You are what you read!
Garbage in garbage out!

I don't know what all this means but it came right out of my keyboard as I sat down to begin this journey with you.

This column is a new one for the Global Fly Fisher and it will evolve and grow. It may also flow smoothly, succumb to seasonal droughts and also run full spate as it runs from it's source to it's final destination. It
is unnamed at this time but I will give it a name when I think of something appropriate.

A short story about the book review section.