# Favorite fishing books? **URL:** \ **Category:** Utah Fishing General\ **Created:** [September 10, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174 "2012-09-10T05:01:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/1 "2012-09-10T05:01:15Z")
When I’m not out fishing I enjoy reading a good book about it! I have read alot of John geirach and of course a river runs through it, and alot of guide books and such. What are some other favorites and reccomendations? ---
**Author:** ![Catcherman2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@Catcherman2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Catcherman2)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/2 "2012-09-10T05:40:14Z")
Allthe infisherman books are great! ---
**Author:** ![HATH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7cd45c/32.png) [@HATH](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/HATH)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/3 "2012-09-10T13:29:33Z")
This is my all time favorite go to fishing book. Every fisherman should have it! It’s called the Ultimate Guide to Freshwater Fishing by the North American Fishing club. Here’s a link to amazon: [http://www.amazon.com/...shwater+fishing+book](http://www.amazon.com/...shwater+fishing+book) This is a very in depth book on techniques of fishing. It also talks about most north american fish species and how to catch them, trolling, lures, baits, hooks, equipment, electronics, basically everything about fishing and it has tons of high quality pictures on every page. It has a section in there of just crank baits where the whole page is just pictures of different types of them. I love it, it made good X-mas gifts last year too. By the way, i’m not marketing the book, just throwing out my opinion on it! ---
**Author:** ![kochanut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c2a13f/32.png) [@kochanut](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/kochanut)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/4 "2012-09-10T14:01:41Z")
The Ultimate Fishing book stories by Zane Gray, Ernest Hemingway, Ted Williams, and painting/illustrations by Winslow Homer, N.C. Wyeth, and Francis Golden. we happened to get one of the first edition hard backs about 19 years ago. the book is still in print and well worth the read > **[The Ultimate Fishing Book: Lee Eisenberg, Decourcy Taylor: 9780883657782:...](https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Fishing-Book-Lee-Eisenberg/dp/0883657783)** > > The Ultimate Fishing Book \[Lee Eisenberg, Decourcy Taylor\] on Amazon.com. \*FREE\* shipping on qualifying offers. The Ultimate Fishing Book ---
**Author:** ![happybob91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/54ee81/32.png) [@happybob91](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/happybob91)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/5 "2012-09-10T14:34:04Z")
It depends on what you’re looking for. If you like instructional anything by Lefty Kreh is good, because he combines technique and experience with plenty of anecdotes. As far as fiction goes, I think some of the other posters are right on with Zane Grey, Ernest Hemingway, and a river runs through it. ---
**Author:** ![Bowfin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9f8e36/32.png) [@Bowfin](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bowfin)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/6 "2012-09-10T19:52:07Z")
“The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass”, by Peter Kaminski. From the Amazon description: _The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass_ is the story of a man’s love affair with Montauk in the fall, after the crowds and celebrities have left eastern Long Island. Now in paperback, this is the story of an ocean teeming with life, and the people drawn to it: obsessed anglers, jealous guides, dedicated scientists, and the local people who have lived off the bounty of these waters for generations. But above all it is a story of a man’s basic love of people and nature, one that will appeal to the many fans of Kaminsky’s “Outdoors” column in the _New York Times_, his frequent work in _Food & Wine_, and anyone hungering for fine writing. ---
**Author:** ![CoyoteSpinner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbe5ce/32.png) [@CoyoteSpinner](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/CoyoteSpinner)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/7 "2012-09-11T00:04:17Z")
[inline 51T-ztj0YEL._BO2,204,203,200\_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76\_AA300\_SH20\_OU01_.jpg] [:p] Hey - don’t knock it. Dummies are GRATE on the GRILL! ---
**Author:** ![brookieguy1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b4bc9f/32.png) [@brookieguy1](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/brookieguy1)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2012, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/8 "2012-09-11T03:00:27Z")
The Ultimate Fishing book stories by Zane Gray, Ernest Hemingway, Ted Williams, and painting/illustrations by Winslow Homer, N.C. Wyeth, and Francis Golden. we happened to get one of the first edition hard backs about 19 years ago. the book is still in print and well worth the read [http://www.amazon.com/…3657783That](http://www.amazon.com/.../0883657783That) book is incredible! My father gave me the hardback version over 20 years ago. Beautiful illustrations and fantastic stories. Not just about fishing but it’s philosophies and why we love it. It goes through the seasons of a fisherman’s life Spring through Winter and describes it in very deep ways. ---
**Author:** ![gstott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@gstott](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gstott)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2012, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/9 "2012-09-11T03:17:52Z")
I really love _The River Why_ by David James Duncan as far as fiction goes. ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/10 "2012-09-11T04:01:19Z")
“The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass”, by Peter Kaminski. From the Amazon description: _The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass_ is the story of a man’s love affair with Montauk in the fall, after the crowds and celebrities have left eastern Long Island. Now in paperback, this is the story of an ocean teeming with life, and the people drawn to it: obsessed anglers, jealous guides, dedicated scientists, and the local people who have lived off the bounty of these waters for generations. But above all it is a story of a man’s basic love of people and nature, one that will appeal to the many fans of Kaminsky’s “Outdoors” column in the _New York Times_, his frequent work in _Food & Wine_, and anyone hungering for fine writing. This sounds great! I’ll have to get this one for sure… And the river why sounds great too! ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2012, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/11 "2012-09-11T04:05:16Z")
These all sound great… I have some good reads ahead of me. I bought the orvis guide to fly fishing when I first started an that has become a fantastic resource as I learn more. Also i love anything by John geirach. I’m reading trout bum now and it’s a great read! Thanks all for your input! ---
**Author:** ![CoyoteSpinner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbe5ce/32.png) [@CoyoteSpinner](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/CoyoteSpinner)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/12 "2012-09-11T05:11:02Z")
Glad you got some “reel” answers. Never mind me. But watch that Orvis talk - might get all heated up if you’re not careful! [pirate] So I guess you’ve answered the question about whether you’re after stories, or how-tos. I’ve collected a number of instructional books, and species specific ones. Used books on Amazon can be a great deal. Spend more of shipping than the darned book! I’d second the In-Fisherman, and North American fishing club, and Freshwater angler. Got books on catfish, crappie to bass, n-walleye. Then picked up some books on trolling, ice-fishing, even some fly-tying (I likes the pictures!) Doesn’t mean I know ANYTHING about catching! Maybe I should dig into more fiction. Lord knows we get enough of that with some of the fishing reports! [;)] ---
**Author:** ![Jmaze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71c47a/32.png) [@Jmaze](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Jmaze)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/13 "2012-09-12T01:58:25Z")
Patrick McManus. Great “outdoor” comedy. But there is more truth then fiction. Seriously.. ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/14 "2012-09-12T04:16:27Z")
Glad you got some “reel” answers. Never mind me. But watch that Orvis talk - might get all heated up if you’re not careful! [pirate] So I guess you’ve answered the question about whether you’re after stories, or how-tos. I’ve collected a number of instructional books, and species specific ones. Used books on Amazon can be a great deal. Spend more of shipping than the darned book! I’d second the In-Fisherman, and North American fishing club, and Freshwater angler. Got books on catfish, crappie to bass, n-walleye. Then picked up some books on trolling, ice-fishing, even some fly-tying (I likes the pictures!) Doesn’t mean I know ANYTHING about catching! Maybe I should dig into more fiction. Lord knows we get enough of that with some of the fishing reports! [;)] ha ya I thought my thread was bad! I do love any instructional books, thanks for the input! ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/15 "2012-09-12T04:17:59Z")
``` Patrick McManus. Great "outdoor" comedy. But there is more truth then fiction. Seriously..Just looked it up, sounds like my next purchase! Thanks ``` ---
**Author:** ![doggonefishin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecd19e/32.png) [@doggonefishin](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/doggonefishin)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2012, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/16 "2012-09-12T05:17:49Z")
If you are at all interested in something more scientific, yet written for the layman, I would recommend Trout and Salmon of North America and About Trout, both written by Dr. Robert Behnke. They are well illustrated and informative on the subject of the trout we are catching, with the science explained in easy-to-understand language. ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/17 "2012-09-12T15:27:57Z")
If you are at all interested in something more scientific, yet written for the layman, I would recommend Trout and Salmon of North America and About Trout, both written by Dr. Robert Behnke. They are well illustrated and informative on the subject of the trout we are catching, with the science explained in easy-to-understand language. sounds like a good read… Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![in2fishing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/cab0a1/32.png) [@in2fishing](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/in2fishing)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/18 "2012-09-12T21:58:52Z")
TUBEDUDES Book on Utah lake its a must have . ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/19 "2012-09-12T22:16:35Z")
Denny Rickards Stillwater / Brian Chan’s Chironomid / Bill Schiess - Henry’s Lake / Don Holbrook - Midge Magic / Sly Nemes - Softhackles. Bunch other as well. ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2012, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174/20 "2012-09-13T01:12:59Z")
TUBEDUDES Book on Utah lake its a must have .TD has a book!? It must be worth it’s weight in gold… I need a copy of that! [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/favorite-fishing-books/210174.md?page=2)