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Descubre un mundo infinito de historias

Escucha y lee

Aaron Reed

Comprehensive guide to fly fishing in and around Austin, Texas

Detailed maps; easy-to-follow narrative; color photographs throughout

Tips on types of fish, how to “read” streams, how to tie flies, how to go fly fishing with kids, cool hangouts for anglers, and even suggested tunes

First in The Local Angler series of guides for fishing in and around U. S. metro areas

Author is an expert fly fisherman and long-term central Texas resident who visits the locations in the book regularly

Ten-city author tour in greater Austin area and San Antonio, Houston, Los Angeles, Denver, and Dallas; publicity to fly fishing magazines, sports magazines and social media outlets (Key outlets: Fly Fishing Magazine, Fly Fisherman Magazine, Fly Rod & Reel, Southwest Fly Fishing; digital projects including the Gink & Gasoline, MidCurrent, Southern Culture on the Fly, and TheFiberglassManifesto; podcasts including The Fly Tapes, No Pressure, The Hub, Orvis’s podcast, Anchored with April Vokey, and more; NPR. org Books, Denver Post, Austin American-Statesman, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Library Journal)

National radio and TV interviews; publicity and promotion in conjunction with the author’s appearances and speaking engagements

Imbrifex Books

The Local Angler

The Local Angler Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas

Robert H. McConnell

Bayou City: An Angler’s Paradise

The fourth-largest city
 in the U.S. has a secret hiding in plain sight: All that water means 
it’s a fabulous place for fly fishing. Travel no further than to the 
city’s “concrete flats” to stalk carp with Houston’s iconic skyline as a
 backdrop. Just outside the metro area, wade in the secluded spring-fed 
waters of the Pineywoods to find spotted bass, largemouth bass, and a 
variety of panfish. Launch a canoe or kayak in nearby lakes and 
backwaters to search for gar and bowfin. Add some adventure with a trip 
to Village Creek, a fascinating biozone where bass and catfish thrive 
along with four varieties of carnivorous plants and 35 species of 
orchids. With Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas as 
your guide, discover the rewards for anglers this unique region offers, 
from inside the city limits to the countryside beyond.

 • 38 detailed on-the-water descriptions of "wades" located on 12 unique streams and waterways

 • Descriptions of access points for paddles in local lakes 

 • Suggestions for creating personalized fly boxes for southeastern Texas

 • More than 300 color photographs, including close-ups of the key sport fish available

 • QR codes supplying GPS coordinates for optimal parking for each wade location
 • Recommendations for the best gear to get started fly fishing

 • Angler-friendly breweries and fly shops

 • Local history, info, and events

 • Insider tips for sneaking up on fish 

 • 
 • An overview of current water use regulations in the Houston area and how anglers can help keep streams, creeks, bayous, and even ditches available to fly fishing enthusiasts

Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas

Fly Fishing Austin is the first book in The Local Angler series of fishing guides. Each book is a comprehensive guide to fishing locations in and around a U.S. metro area, providing maps, narrative, and expert tips for day fishing excursions within easy reach of the focal city.