Category Archives: Books

Mandatory Reading: A Passion for Permit

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Greg Thomas

The first thing to behold when clutching this new two-volume set called A Passion for Permit is the sheer volume of work: combined, these two oversize and hard-bound books, which weigh about five thousand pounds each, total 1,665 pages. In … Continue reading →

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Fly Rod & Reel Winter Issue

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Greg Thomas

It’s that time again. I’ve just finished up Fly Rod & Reel’s winter issue and it will be hitting newsstands soon. You’ll find some good holiday reading in this one, including our selection for Angler of They Year. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Fly Rod & Reel Fall Issue

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Greg Thomas

If you haven’t seen it yet, hit your favorite newsstand and pick up a copy of the new fall issue of Fly Rod & Reel. We busted our tails putting this one together and we have a long list of … Continue reading →

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Fred Thomas Illustration on Gierach’s Book Cover

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Greg Thomas

John Gierach is somewhat of a hero to me. I started reading him with his first book of essays, Trout Bum, and that kind of led me on a path to fly fishing as a way of life. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Chris Santella’s 50 Places to Fly Fish—Dream Well My Friends

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Greg Thomas

Winter is a time for dreaming. Short days, long nights. The season makes me pick up books more frequently than I would at other times of the year. During spring, summer and fall, I’m packing the outdoors into every moment, … Continue reading →

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Spring Issue of Fly Rod & Reel

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Greg Thomas

Thought I’d make all of you aware that the Spring issue of FRR is on newsstands now and it includes a great section on saltwater fishing, including accounts from two of my trips last year, one to Bimini and one … Continue reading →

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Chris Santella’s The Tug is The Drug fly fishing essays

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Greg Thomas

With a title that says, The Tug Is The Drug, you know that Chris Santella gets it. I’ve fished with this boy, listened to him sing and strum a guitar, and I’ve swilled a few during the down moments, ranging … Continue reading →

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NEW FLY ROD & REEL Ships

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Greg Thomas

Shipped Fly Rod & Reel’s winter issue to the printer. Always a big relief, meaning we got ‘er done and now can concentrate on the Spring issue. I like the feeling of a clean deck and all the possibilities. So, … Continue reading →

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Buy and Read Pulp Fly Volume Three

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Greg Thomas

Some of these authors you may have heard of, some not. But these are the contributors to Michael Gracie’s newest Pulp Fly offering, words on fly fishing from people who actually think beyond the catch—Erin Block; Alex Landeen; Pete McDonald; Miles Nolte; Tom Reed; Tom … Continue reading →

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Best Books for Summer

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Greg Thomas

Being fly fishers, I always think that many of you are avid readers, too. The two passions seem to share a symbiotic relationship. Certainly, all of you read guidebooks, or at least you did at one time, until you became … Continue reading →

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