You know how someone who's really good at what they do can sit you down, and in a few simple, perfectly phrased sentences, have you not only informed, but so excited, you can't wait to try for yourself? That's Chico Fernandez's book. Every word and sentence is laden with information, wisdom, and entertainment. As just one example, in the chapter on flies for bonefish, Chico is able to summarize the top 6 "go to" flies for bonefish, based on his extensive experience in every conceivable situation. Other books provide multipage catalogs of flies that might leave an angler wondering just where to start and how many dozen boxes he or she needs to haul onto the flats. Chico covers the major types of flies and then goes on to explain (succinctly) why he only uses a handful of patterns in various sizes, colors, and weights for the vast majority of his angling. In this regard, he reminds me a lot of master trophy trout angler Denny Rickards. Both these anglers have fished under some of the most challenging and some of the best conditions imaginable, and both have come to rely on only a half dozen impresisonistic patterns. On top of the discussions of equipment, techniques, biology, and location, there's a terrific chapter on the "other flats fish" such as permit, barracuda, grouper, jacks, snappers, and sharks. Chico is a guy who clearly enjoys catching fish. Any fish. And he even has a system to carry just 3 rods and be ready for any fish you might possibly encounter in a day on the flats. This book is so packed full of information, you'll be constantly referring back to it and learning something new each time. The photos are crystal clear, large, beautiful, and make up an important part of the overal experience of a book like this. They supplement, but also augment the text. If you are new to bonefishing (like me) or have been at it for a while, this book will definitely be something you'll want to add to your library and share with others.