{"product_id":"fly-fishing-the-madison-paperback","title":"Fly Fishing the Madison - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig Mathews\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary LaFontaine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowing from its headwaters in Yellowstone National Park to Three Forks, Montana, where it joins the Jefferson and the Gallatin to form the mighty Missouri, the Madison River is one of the most famous, but also one of the most complicated, trout rivers in North America. This river can have different insect hatches every fifty yards, and ranges from a glassy, spring-fed stream to a tumbling torrent filled with rapids. Its complex variety of waters and habitat defies conventional fly-fishing techniques. In Fly Fishing the Madison, fly shop owner, guide, and noted author Craig Mathews demystifies the river, offering valuable insights and advice to first-time visitors and veterans alike. \u003cbr\u003eCovering the various sections of the river, fishing conditions likely to confront you in all four seasons, various insect hatches-including the famous salmon fly-along with a list proven fly patterns and tying recipes for sixteen of the best, Fly Fishing the Madison will prove invaluable to all fly anglers planning to fish this spectacular waterway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowing from its headwaters in Yellowstone National Park to Three Forks, Montana, where it joins the Jefferson and the Gallatin to form the mighty Missouri, the Madison River is one of the most famous, but also one of the most complicated, trout rivers in North America. This river can have different insect hatches every fifty yards, and ranges from a glassy, spring-fed stream to a tumbling torrent filled with rapids. Its complex variety of waters and habitat defies conventional fly-fishing techniques. In Fly Fishing the Madison, fly shop owner, guide, and noted author Craig Mathews demystifies the river, offering valuable insights and advice to first-time visitors and veterans alike. Covering the various sections of the river, fishing conditions likely to confront you in all four seasons, various insect hatches-including the famous salmon fly-along with a list proven fly patterns and tying recipes for sixteen of the best, Fly Fishing the Madison will prove invaluable to all fly anglers planning to fish this spectacular waterway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig Matthews \u003c\/b\u003eis author and co-author of five books on fly fishing, including \u003ci\u003eFishing Yellowstone Hatches\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWestern Fly-Fishing Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e. The former police chief founded Blue Ribbon Flies with his wife Jackie in West Yellowstone, Montana. They received the prestigious Yellowstone Protector Award for their business efforts to preserve and protect Yellowstone National Park. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary LaFontaine \u003c\/b\u003ehas fished and guided on the Madison River for over twenty years. His award-winning books include \u003ci\u003eThe Dry Fly: New Angles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrout Flies: Proven Patterns\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFly Fishing the Mountain Lakes\u003c\/i\u003e. He was named Angler of the Year in 1996 by \u003ci\u003eFly Rod \u0026amp; Reel\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 8.52 x 5.66 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607529316536,"sku":"9781585745074","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/9813\/files\/8A5r5Jz8kx9781585745074.webp?v=1781885622","url":"https:\/\/theflyfishingplace.com\/products\/fly-fishing-the-madison-paperback","provider":"The Fly Fishing Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}