Backcountry Flies: Tying and Fishing Florida Patterns, from Swamp to Surf

by Steve Kantner

Overview

Florida’s coastal fishing has suffered over the years, and more and more anglers are turning toward the inland waters to fish for trophy largemouth bass, peacock bass, snook, baby tarpon, cichlids, and a host of other exotic species. This book is dedicated to fly patterns for these fish and includes step—by—step instructions as well as fishing information.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811737111
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	03/01/2019
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

A South Florida fixture for the past 50 years, Steve Kantner has walked (and fished) practically every foot of surf, pier, and canal bank that’s accessible on foot. He has written for Salt Water Sportsman, Florida Sportsman, Fly Rod & Reel, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, and the South Florida Sun—Sentinel, and has served as editor—at—large and opinion columnist for Florida Fishing Weekly. He is the author of Ultimate Guide to Fishing South Florida on Foot and contributed to A Passion for Tarpon and A Net Full of Tails. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v

Foreword vii

Introduction: Swamp to Surf, Shellcrackers to Snook ix

The Everglades 1

The Salt Marsh 61

The Suburbs 99

The Exotics Invasion 113

Saltwatee Bays And Flats 169

Index 187

Editorial Reviews

No one I know is more knowledgeable about the techniques and patterns of fly fishing the inland waters of South Florida than Steve Kantner. While most of us were running offshore, Steve was stalking the canals, ponds, shorelines, and swamps on foot with his own unique flies—patterns that may not be fancy, but catch fish in areas that few people would even think of wetting a line. If you’ve ever considered fishing waters that you drive by every day, this book is a must read. Pat Ford