Fly Fishing Pressured Waters: Tactics, Techniques, and Strategies for Popular Western Rivers and Beyond

by Nicholas Conklin, Collins Illich

Overview

Fishing pressure on the popular western waters is at an all-time high and to be able to have a successful day on the water, anglers have had to adjust their strategies, tactics, and equipment. In this book, Nick Conklin and Collins Illich share their vast experience fishing the West (and bring in techniques from their experience fishing other areas around the country) and teach readers more advanced level techniques and approaches to become more proficient on highly trafficked waters chasing PhD level fish. While the emphasis is western US waters, the techniques can be applied to any angler’s local water. The key here is addressing the rise in angling pressure and how to overcome common ideas and obstacles to become a more effective angler.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811775670
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	12/16/2025
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Nick Conklin is the fly-fishing product category manager for Temple Fork Outfitters. He coordinates the trade and consumer shows at Temple Fork Outfitters and is a popular presenter at the fly-fishing shows. He is a committee chair of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) and is a published freelance author for national newspapers and magazines such as Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, The Drake, Florida Sportsman Magazine, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and the Lone Star Outdoor News. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Collins Illich is the vice president of Sawgrass Rods. A USCG master captain, he also operates a guide operation based in North Texas with an emphasis on trophy smallmouth and freshwater striper. Collins has hosted trips and guided on six continents. He interacts with thousands of anglers annually at trade shows, on the water, and through professional social media management. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

 

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Under Pressure
Chapter 2: Time Management
Chapter 3: Time Drags On: Fishing When Others Won’t
Chapter 4: Paying Attention
Chapter 5: Floating Strategies
Chapter 6: The Wading Angler
Chapter 7: Tackle for the Wading Angler
Chapter 8: Tackle for the Floating Angler
Chapter 9: Trip Analysis: Are You as Efficient as You Should Be?
About the Authors