{"product_id":"the-local-angler-fly-fishing-austin-central-texas-9781945501241","title":"The Local Angler Fly Fishing Austin \u0026 Central Texas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt may be a \"best-kept secret,\" but central Texas has some of the best fly fishing in America.\u003c\/b\u003e With Texas native and fly fishing expert Aaron Reed as your guide, enjoy dozens of wades and paddles, all within easy reach of Austin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover secluded spring creeks braced by soaring limestone cliffs. Wade in broad pools dotted with lily pads and stands of water willow. Paddle deep, slow rivers. Easy-to-follow narrative, detailed maps, and gorgeous color photographs make it easy to \"Go fishing now!\" even if you have only a few hours to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere's something for every angler in central Texas. Visit the nation's southernmost trout fishery on the Canyon Lake tailwaters. Catch more than half a dozen species in a single day, including native Guadalupe bass and the only cichlid native to the United States. \u003cem\u003eFly Fishing Austin and Central Texas\u003c\/em\u003e is your passport to the challenges and rewards of angling in this unique and beautiful region.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA look inside: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e49 detailed on-the-water route descriptions to 12 featured streams \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore than 100 legal access points on 19 creeks and rivers \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFull-color maps showing stream access points \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore than 300 full-color photographs \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDozens of local angler-friendly hangouts \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLocal and natural history from dinosaurs to current events \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of common flora and fauna found in the area \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComprehensive Texas river law primer \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTips for taking kids fishing. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdvice for selecting rods, reels, and line for local conditions and species \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLocal fly shops and guide services \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe mysterious story of Round Rock's \"Hairy Man\" \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhere to find and how to catch trophy rainbow trout \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWinner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAaron Reed is an award-winning outdoor writer and Army veteran. He currently splits his time between his native Texas Gulf coast, where he drives a tugboat, and his home near the banks of the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas. He is a founding member of the Texas Streams Coalition and has worked for the Texas Parks \u0026amp; Wildlife Department. In 2020, he was awarded the prestigious FFI Roderick Haig-Brown Award. When he is not working, chances are you can find him knee-deep in a stream somewhere around Austin, often with his wife and one or more of his three boys, trying like heck to become a better fly fisherman.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Imbrifex Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681733611794,"sku":"9781945501241","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_182ba8d1-1622-4dc7-9d4c-41954a082ccd.jpg?v=1733957310","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-local-angler-fly-fishing-austin-central-texas-9781945501241","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}