200 illustrations, 6 x 9 Comprehensive but concise guide to tackle, flies, casting, species, tactics, habitat Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts Step-by-step fly tying and knot instructions "Boyd Pfeiffer excels at making seemingly complicated topics accessible to all skill levels. In Fly Fishing Saltwater Basics, Boyds no-nonsense writing, complemented by Dave Halls fine illustrations, will help teach you how to cast, how to find fish, how to tie flies - in short, how to become a well-rounded and successful saltwater fly fisher." Joe Healy, editor, Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine. The explosion in popularity of saltwater fishing has created the need for a comprehensive, affordable guide to every aspect of the sport. From choosing tackle and tying flies to locating and catching your favorite species, this illustrated reference is packed with information in an easy-to-find, easy-to-read format. Boyd Pfeiffers encyclopedic knowledge of fly fishing and his knack for clear explanation are enhanced by the drawings of noted angling illustrator Dave Hall.