Contains an exceptionally well-written and concise introduction to the sport, covering information on choices of rods, lines, reels, flies, insects, with just enough information to overcome the initial inertia and to start fly fishing. Written with charm and humor. Very useful for club fly fishing clinic. The Essentials of Fly Casting , by Bill and Jay Gammel, with photographs by Verne Lehmberg. This little book provides the vocabulary and illustration of the main features of effective fly casting.
Photographs are very helpful in understanding the positions and movements necessary to fly casting.
An Introduction to Aquatic Insects , by Marvin Nolte, with drawing by Rod Walinchus. This is a good introduction that not only covers the eight main orders of insects, but also provides the necessary background for understanding their classification. A very good first book on insects. Introduction to Fly Tying, by Al Beatty and Bob Lay, with drawings by Gretchen and Al Beatty. This helpful little book covers tools, materials, hooks, basic techniques and then illustrates the tying of enough flies to put you on the water.