Product Description

"I knew I was in trouble when I began to dream about fly fishing ... Fly fishing had become a passion, not just a pastime. I was hooked," writes author Dana Rikimaru, one of America's leading fly fishing instructors, of her beginnings in this poetic sport. Filled with adventures and encouragement contributed by women who are already fly fishing, this woman-to-woman guide gives you everything you need to wade right in ... to know where to go ... what to take ... and how to savor every moment of discovering a new sport. It even provides resources that can connect you with other women fly fishers. So whether you fly fish "to catch fish" (even if you release them to be caught another day) or because, as the author says, "trout live in beautiful places," this guide is a woman's path into a very special activity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1356072 in Books
• Published on: 1999-07-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

From the Publisher
"Here is a new fishing buddy! Let this book talk to you and hear the sound voice of Dana Rikimaru unravel the mysteries of fly-fishing through helpful stories and comprehensive instruction. This guide invites women to learn of the journey and magic we find in fly-fishing."--Lori-Ann Murphy, Orvis Pro Staff and owner-operator of Reel Women Outfitters "Dana's book has everything: clarity of thought, passion, humor, and a complete lack of pretension. A professional guide who also writes well, Dana knows which questions novices need answered in order to get the most fun out of this addicting pastime."--Tom Rosenbauer, Vice President of Fly-Fishing and Sporting Tradition, The Orvis Company Women

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Fly Fishing

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Women's Health

Health and Fitness

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From the Inside Flap
"I knew I was in trouble when I began to dream about fly-fishing. . . . Fly-fishing had become a passion, not just a pastime. I was hooked," writes author Dana Rikimaru, one of America's leading fly-fishing instructors, of her beginnings in this poetic sport. A sensing experience, a connection to the here and now, a deeply intuitive, feeling, focused activity that brings a sense of wholeness and integration--with fly-fishing, you're not just in nature, you're part of nature, says the author about her passionate involvement with the sport.

From the Back Cover

"A solid primer that's more than just a guide. Methodical, practical, and packed with information, this book answers questions you didn't know you had. Dana lends a unique woman's perspective to a sport too long dominated by men but perfect for everyone." --John Bleh, Trout Unlimited

"Here's a new fishing buddy! Let this book talk to you, and hear the sound voice of Dana Rikimaru unravel the mysteries of fly-fishing through helpful stories and comprehensive instruction. This guide invites women to learn of the journey and magic we find in fly-fishing." --Lori-Ann Murphy, Orvis Pro Staff and owner-operator of Reel Women Outfitters

"Dana's book has everything: clarity of thought, passion, humor, and a complete lack of pretension. A professional guide who also writes well, Dana knows which questions novices need answered in order to get the most fun out of this addicting pastime." --Tom Rosenbauer, Vice President of Fly-Fishing and Sporting Tradition, The Orvis Company

Go Fly Fishing with 500,000 Other Women in North America

Fly-fishing combines many skills--including reading water and observing nature, focusing and keeping still, solving problems, casting and presenting the fly with grace, and above all, trusting your intuition. And Dana Rikimaru's book, filled with the voices of women who are enthusiasts of the sport, is the best guide for women who want to wade right in and apply skills they already have to the art of fly fishing . . . with photos, illustrations, and clear instructions . . . where to go . . . what to take along . . . and how how to get in touch with other women fly fishers.