Urban Fly Fishing Dallas - Fort Worth

by Greg DeMars

Overview

Urban Waters, Wild Catch!
Explore the unexpected with Urban Fly Fishing Dallas-Fort Worth, your ultimate guide to hidden fishing streams in the heart of the bustling Metroplex. Suitable for all skill levels, this guidebook reveals secret, fish-abundant creeks that you would swear are nowhere near a city. From quick outing to day-long excursion, find accessible, scenic spots for unforgettable angling experiences, all easily accessible from a dog park, a paved trail, or a green space provided by the city—along with free parking! Led by local expert Greg DeMars, wade into DFW’s unsung natural treasures for unique fly fishing adventures—right around the corner.

What’s inside:

• More than 70 parking and access points on 17 streams and ponds
  
• Five sections, each covering a different area of the Metroplex
  
• Detailed maps and descriptions
  
• More than 300 color photographs, including close-ups of the key sport fish available
  
• How to read the water to catch more fish
• The most effective fly patterns and detailed tying instructions
  
• How to enjoy the springtime white bass run
  
• When and where to catch trout in north Texas
  
• Local fly shops, guides, clubs, and groups
  
• History, culture, and fascinating fishing facts about Dallas-Fort Worth
  
• Angler-friendly hangouts, brewpubs, and restaurants

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781945501661
Publisher:	Imbrifex Books
Publication date:	03/04/2025
Series:	The Local Angler , #3
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	311,911
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.25(d)

About the Author

Greg DeMars is a retired mechanical engineer who began his fly fishing adventures in the Colorado Rockies in the early 1990s and expanded his range from there, fishing all over the world. From the Devils River in his native Texas to New Zealand’s South Island and the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, Greg has pursued his passion for fly fishing with the analytical mind of an engineer and the creativity of a blues guitarist and songwriter, gaining valuable insight about fish behavior and fly fishing tactics along the way. An award-winning photographer, Greg ties his own flies and enjoys woodworking, cooking dinner for friends, and the occasional wee dram of fine Islay whisky. Greg is married to his college sweetheart and lives in the Dallas area.

Editorial Reviews

"Unlock all the fishable waters in the DFW area!"—Jim Gebhart, Publisher, On the Fly Magazine.

"Deeply informative... this book should be on the dash or desk of every angler who lives in or visits the Lone Star State"—Aaron Reed, author of Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas, National Outdoor Book Award Winner, FFI Roderick Haig-Brown Award

"Excellent resource for access, equipment, fish species, and so much more"—Dani Rose, Education Director, Texas Council Fly Fishers International

"Solid advice on gear, tackle, knots, flies, etiquette, conservation, and techniques"—Pat Dorsey, author of Colorado Guide Flies, Fly Fishing Tailwaters, Fly Fishing Guide to the South Platte River, Fishing Guide, Evergreen, Colorado

"A must-read for anyone looking to explore the hidden aquatic gems of Dallas and Fort Worth."—Chris Gorman, Fishing Guide, Kekoa Outdoors, Melissa, Texas

"A valuable tool for both the beginner and seasoned angler."—Ben Tabor, Fishing Guide, Fatties on the Fly, Fort Worth, Texas

"An awesome reference for new and experienced flyfishers, as well as, recent residents looking for a way to enjoy the great fishing opportunities in the Dallas area" —Alex Guthrie, Fishing Guide, Fly Fish Fork, Lake Fork, Texas

"Texas blues music numbers, great eateries, and local history transforms an excellent fly-fishing reference into an exciting regional guidebook with the “weekend warrior” fly angler in mind.”—Jeremy Jordan, PWS, Stream Ecologist, Guide at Longear Fly Fishing LLC.

“Fun to read and easy to use, Greg DeMars has captured the essence and flavor of angling in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro region! Read it, grab your rod and go fishing.”—Dr. Jason Randall, author of Moving Water: A Fly Fisher’s Guide to Currents and a member of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association and the Society for Freshwater Science. Chicago, Illinois 

“Being an urban fly fisher myself, and one who appreciates how valuable and fragile these waters are, Greg has done a phenomenal job of covering the topic in a very detailed and professional way. He really immersed himself and spent countless hours on the book. While there is so much more water to fish in this urban area we call home, the techniques he shared with us will work on any water.”—Russell Husted, Conservation Director, Texas Council Fly Fishers, Fort Worth, Texas

“It’s cliff notes for fly fishing DFW. This would take years of your life-learning on your own. Exceptionally well done!”—Donavan Clary, Donavan Clary Fly Fishing, Park Hill, Oklahoma

From the Publisher