Curtis Creek Manifesto: A Fully Illustrated Guide to the Stategy, Finesse, Tactics, and Paraphernalia of Fly Fishing

by Sheridan Anderson

Finest beginner fly-fishing guide due to its simple, straight-forward approach. It is laced with outstanding humor provided in its hundreds of illustrations. All the practical information you need to know is presented in an extremely delightful way such as rod, reel, fly line and fly selection, casting, reading water, insect knowledge to determine which fly pattern to use, striking and playing fish, leaders and knot tying, fly tying, rod repairs, and many helpful tips. A great, easy-to-understand book.

Genres: Outdoors

48 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1978

Reviews

[Paul Rockthief · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Anderson was an eccentric fellow who died way too young. Fortunately he left us with my favorite book about fly fishing. I have given copies to new fly fishers and read my at least twice a year. Anderson says more in this book than other authors say in books two and three times the size. He had a knack for getting on point. Of course the marvelous and charming cartoons and illustrations are an amusing and useful aid. This is my favorite book about fly fishing. Too bad Anderson like booze so much because who knows what gems he might have written. A+

[Nat Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

New hobby. Seems easy. I don’t think it’s gonna be hard as middle aged men have made it out to be.

[T.E. Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the light hardheartedness of this manual. This is a good one for folks starting out in fly fishing wanting to learn the basics. Covers quite a bit of information on the subject and adds a nice sense of humor. Thinking back to my beginning years of fly fishing I found the book can jump around on you between what is written and the diagrams. Not to worry a good one for the beginning fly fishing enthusiasts.

[Kurry Swigert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a delight. The author gives you just the right amount of info to “get you hooked” on fly fishing without going into too much detail (using terms and techniques you’d discover later - when they’ll have more meaning). The very usable info is presented with drawings and humor. The second strength is the suggestion to get out there and do it, along with the suggestion to find a known fly fisher person to help guide you in your learning. I’m glad a added this book to my library.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is simply no better book to *quickly* dial one into the sport of fly fishing. This should be the absolute very first a new fly fisher reads. (The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing would be a great follow-up)

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun re-reading this illustrated fly-fishing "guide," which I first read many years ago - while I don't agree with all of Anderson's advice for the beginning fly-fisher, it's mostly spot on and cleverly depicted in his artwork.

[Christine Dhondt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent fly fishing guide!

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arguably the most efficient, easiest, and most effective intro to fly fishing book available. It's not long, and it's not complex, but it teaches you a lot in its short length.

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely the best book on how to fly fish ever! I have gifted this book to many new t the sport. A must read.

[Andrei · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a nice illustrated little book about fly fishing basics.

[Damon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would like to have met Sheridan Anderson. Preferably at a party. His flyfishing tips are no-nonsense, his illustrations are pure nonsense and hilarious.
The most important thing I learned: THE CURTIS CREEK SNEAK

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sheridan Anderson has captured in 48 or so pages what other authors have attempted to write in 400 pages. There is a humor and energy that is communicated, in a comic-book format, which is infectious, and at the same time informative. Great for beginners and experienced anglers alike.

[Jared]

Wonderfully written and illustrated. Where most fly fishing guides bore into the details, Anderson gives it light and witty. The take home messages for me: ALWAYS fish upriver, do not underestimate the importance of stalking, and I really need to learn how to tie an elk hair caddis.

[George · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comic book style paperback with lots of pictures and text that's easy to read. The author claims to be a angler, artist and eternal foe of the work ethic. Which is a bit oxymoronic because a book requires a lot of work. It's a good beginner fly fisher book.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book so many times I can't count. I pick it up before each season. I first read it when it was used as the course guide for "Zen and the Art of Fly Fishing" beginners class taught by Dick Galland from Clearwater House on Hat Creek in California. The best!

[Derik · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book a person should read when learning (or thinking about learning) fly fishing. Part sunday comic, part story, part instruction, the drawings and advise are superb.

[Thomas Schrepfer · Rating 5 out of 5]

How this happened to be the first book I ever read about fly fishing, I don't know. But just, thank god, is all.

[Lee Bullitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I should re-read this

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

The easiest way to learn the terminology and basics of fly fishing.

[Ben Byrd]

Incredibly informative and entertaining. I look forward to pouring over this for years to come and sharing it with many new anglers like myself.