"Fish like A Guide" by Fishing Hall of Fame Author George Douglas, This is a book that all anglers should read but serious anglers should take special attention to the urgency that a guide uses to catch fish because his/her job is on the line. If the above average angler reads this book and can find ways to involve the things that George Douglas discusses in his book, the angler will catch more fish in less time.. The content of the book is a lot like the title, Fish like a guide. I didn't take it as a "how to" book, nor did I mistake it for a book that the guides are reading. This one is for a serious angler who has built his/her confidence to the point that the word "urgent" comes to mind while fishing. If you are not exited about going fishing and casting flies, but cant hold still because you want a fish on your line, then I suggest you read George Douglas's book, "Fish like A Guide" and use the information found there, to catch more fish. The book has a great break down of how to condition for this mind set. You can pick up where you leave off as well as stop at any level with this mind set and use it to your own best advantage. The Introduction: Talks about what a real guide is and what a guide does. After reading the intro you will know why you opened the book. Preparation: A subject that is covered well and will explain how to prepare your mind as well as your gear, again to catch more fish, not just go and try. Where to: This chapter tells you how to select the best spot for the day, using the flow chart, hatch charts and word of mouth or lack there of. The Approach: In this chapter you will read how to approach the water its self, how to work a run and catch everything in it. Adjusting to Conditions: This chapter talks of how to adjust to the conditions that may limit you from having a good day on the water. Covering, water flows, weather, and the chances in the mind when things aren't as expected. Rules: These rules are talking more of the etiquette of a guide and how to look good as a professional. Keeping everyone fed and safe from bears. If you copy these things as an above average angler, your sure to look and smell like a guide, which doesn't have a whole lot to do with catching yourself another fish. Gear: This chapter covers all aspects of gear that a guide carries and how important those things either are, or are about to become. Explaining which items are suited for certain weather conditions and which items are "dead weight". At the same time talking about how the fish react to your clothing, and the importance of polarized glasses. Stop Loosing Fish: This chapter can help us all. I will name this chapter, most valuable in the contents of the book. It talks of how to set a hook correctly, all the way through a fight.. This must be adapted to your own style but the tips found in the book are gold to the right readers. The End Of The Day: This is the last chapter of the book and another valuable one. It covers those that happened during the day. Remembering each significant event. Those things, need replayed in the mind and carefully thought about at the end of a days fishing, weather they are bad or good. The chapter also mentions, how to process the thoughts, mistakes, and success of each day to better the next. George Douglas is the main squeeze over at KYPE magazine.... If you would like to read the magazine I have it running on the right side of my blog. It's free and there for you. If you would like a copy of the book, hit me on my email and I'll hook you up. bigerrfish@yahoo.com
Mar 17, 2011
Book Review Fish Like A Guide
"Fish like A Guide" by Fishing Hall of Fame Author George Douglas, This is a book that all anglers should read but serious anglers should take special attention to the urgency that a guide uses to catch fish because his/her job is on the line. If the above average angler reads this book and can find ways to involve the things that George Douglas discusses in his book, the angler will catch more fish in less time.. The content of the book is a lot like the title, Fish like a guide. I didn't take it as a "how to" book, nor did I mistake it for a book that the guides are reading. This one is for a serious angler who has built his/her confidence to the point that the word "urgent" comes to mind while fishing. If you are not exited about going fishing and casting flies, but cant hold still because you want a fish on your line, then I suggest you read George Douglas's book, "Fish like A Guide" and use the information found there, to catch more fish. The book has a great break down of how to condition for this mind set. You can pick up where you leave off as well as stop at any level with this mind set and use it to your own best advantage. The Introduction: Talks about what a real guide is and what a guide does. After reading the intro you will know why you opened the book. Preparation: A subject that is covered well and will explain how to prepare your mind as well as your gear, again to catch more fish, not just go and try. Where to: This chapter tells you how to select the best spot for the day, using the flow chart, hatch charts and word of mouth or lack there of. The Approach: In this chapter you will read how to approach the water its self, how to work a run and catch everything in it. Adjusting to Conditions: This chapter talks of how to adjust to the conditions that may limit you from having a good day on the water. Covering, water flows, weather, and the chances in the mind when things aren't as expected. Rules: These rules are talking more of the etiquette of a guide and how to look good as a professional. Keeping everyone fed and safe from bears. If you copy these things as an above average angler, your sure to look and smell like a guide, which doesn't have a whole lot to do with catching yourself another fish. Gear: This chapter covers all aspects of gear that a guide carries and how important those things either are, or are about to become. Explaining which items are suited for certain weather conditions and which items are "dead weight". At the same time talking about how the fish react to your clothing, and the importance of polarized glasses. Stop Loosing Fish: This chapter can help us all. I will name this chapter, most valuable in the contents of the book. It talks of how to set a hook correctly, all the way through a fight.. This must be adapted to your own style but the tips found in the book are gold to the right readers. The End Of The Day: This is the last chapter of the book and another valuable one. It covers those that happened during the day. Remembering each significant event. Those things, need replayed in the mind and carefully thought about at the end of a days fishing, weather they are bad or good. The chapter also mentions, how to process the thoughts, mistakes, and success of each day to better the next. George Douglas is the main squeeze over at KYPE magazine.... If you would like to read the magazine I have it running on the right side of my blog. It's free and there for you. If you would like a copy of the book, hit me on my email and I'll hook you up. bigerrfish@yahoo.com
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Nice review, I think adapting to conditions is somewhat the hardest for me. I am probably one of the weirdest fisherman you'll find. When I catch a few fish on a fly a lot of times I like to change it. Why? Probably to punish myself but also I'd like to find out how many flies are working for that situation. Just so I don't get stuck thinking only one fly will work.
A question, what's the reel in your header photo?
Brk Trk- That one is a Ross Evolution 3, laced up with 4wt line and mounted on a 4wt Scotts rod... I find an advantage in an oversized reel on a Scotts. For balance more than anything..
Thanks,
It's a fine looking reel.
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Interesting book and topic. I didn't know it was out there. You be surprised to know how many guides do not fish the waters they guide on on a regular basis-summer or winter. I fish as much or more than I guide these days and I rarely if ever see some of the guides I know very well out fishing on their own. Most don't have time. Some are too burnt.
I think you will want to add a facebook button to your site. Just bookmarked this site, however I had to make it manually. Simply my $.02 :)
I always enjoy reading what guides have to say. There is always useful information. My two favorites are Wisdom of the guides and Reflections of fly fishing guides and the American West.
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