Kayak Fly Fishing

Ben Duchesney writes for Kayak Angler, Field and Stream, American Angler, and other publications including Bassin' Magazine and The Fly Fish Journal. He is the marketing manager for PostFlyBox, a company that sells flies direct to consumers on a subscription basis. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Front Matter
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part 1: Getting Started

CHAPTER 1: CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOAT
Sit-Insides vs. Sit-on-Tops
Ponds and Lakes
Rivers
Inshore and Ocean
Other Boats: Standup Paddle-boards, Pedals, Inflatables, Motors and Canoes

CHAPTER 2: CHOOSING THE RIGHT GEAR
Fly Rods
Fly Reels, Lines, and Leaders
Outfitting and Rigging
The Kayak Crate
Go Minimal
Cameras
Electronics
Safety Gear
Safety Apparel
Paddles
Straight Shaft vs. Bent Shaft
High Angle vs. Low Angle
Paddle Features

CHAPTER 3: PADDLE STROKES
Forward Stroke
Sweep Stroke
Draw Stroke
Kayak Fly-Fishing Paddle Strokes

CHAPTER 4: CASTING
Basic Kayak Cast
More Kayak Casts
Line Management

Part 2: Hitting the Water

CHAPTER 5: WARMWATER
Pond Hopping
Pro Tips for Fishing Small Ponds and Lakes
Warmwater Lakes and Reservoirs
Pro Tips for Fishing Bigger Lakes and Reservoirs
Warmwater Rivers
Pro Tips for Fishing Warmwater Rivers

CHAPTER 6: COLDWATER
Coldwater Rivers
Pro Tips for Fishing Coldwater Rivers
Coldwater Lakes and Ponds
Pro Tips for Fishing Coldwater Lakes and Ponds

CHAPTER 7: SALTWATER
Saltwater Flats
Pro Tips for Fishing Inshore
Deeper Water
Pro Tips for Deeper Water

Index
About the Author