The Reasonable Art of Fly Fishing

By: Terry Mort

Narrated by: Michael Taylor

Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

"One of the best acid tests of an introductory book...is that the text allows the reader to learn an important skill independent of the illustrations. Fly casting is very difficult to teach in person, and even more so in print, yet this book contains the best, the most interesting, and the most effective introduction to fly casting I have ever read. I think Terry puts the emphasis in the right places...he doesn't neglect entomology, but he devotes twice as many words to trout behavior, a far more interesting and useful pastime if you must introduce a scientific bent into your fishing. If this is your first fly fishing book, you are very fortunate, you're starting off on the right track. If you've read others before, I think you'll agree with me that you wish this had been your first." - Tom Rosenbauer.

©1998 Terry Mort (P)2006 Books in Motion

Great book on all aspects of flyfishing

Great book to listen to for the beginner as well as the pro. While some of the basic stuff may be repetitive, it is entertaining. I would have anyone interested in fly fishing listen to it or read it.

A nice twist to typical fly fishing instruction

Best FF book I have read or listened to thus far. Very well done and loaded with info.

What a great audio book

Would you consider the audio edition of The Reasonable Art of Fly Fishing to be better than the print version?

This is a book for new fly fishers, experienced fishers and anyone who wants to listen to a wonderful performance. Lots of humor and instruction from the author and a super performance by the narrator.

What did you like best about this story?

The humor and the stories about the author's experiences.

Any additional comments?

I'm going to look for more by this author and also this narrator.

Best Beginners Fly Fishing Guide

This is a wonderfully written book that is perfectly narrated. This introduction to Fly Fishing provides practical and useful information that adapts surprisingly well to audio.

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Great book about fly fishing for both novice and experienced anglers! I really enjoyed it!

Great overview!

As a novice fly fisherman I found the tips in this audiobook to be very helpful. The narrator did a really good job too. I’m sure I’ll go back and listen again a few more times.

One of the best

This is one of the best sporting books I have ever read. I love fishing and tried fly fishing but it takes too much patience. This book has very entertainingly brought me to appreciate the art or fly fishing. This sport has been around for hundreds of years and has a very loyal following. Read this book even if you, like me, have no intention of taking up the sport. You will come to understand why those that do enjoy it so much. You might even become a catch and release fly fisher.

started slow but

then became very entertaining and very informative. Definitely enjoyed the book and would suggest it to anyone.

An Artful Presentation

Where does The Reasonable Art of Fly Fishing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Terry Mort presents fly fishing in the macro and in the micro, referencing great thinkers in human history as well as the details necessary to consider before casting the first fly. I have read many audiobooks, both scholarly and of the pure entertainment variety. Mr Mort`s tome is one of my all time favorites.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Reasonable Art of Fly Fishing?

There are too many great moments to list. I found pearls in every chapter. I listened to this book 3 times and feel that as a novice, I now have an understanding of the terminology and of the important concepts regarding fly fishing.

Which character – as performed by Michael Taylor – was your favorite?

Thanks Michael Taylor for doing such a spectacular job reading this book with what I can only assume captures the emotion and engagement of the author for the subject of fly fishing. I don`t think that I could have listened to this book 3 times had it not been for Mr Taylor`s most excellent performance!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. I loved this book!!

Any additional comments?

If you have any interest in fishing, in the environment or in our fresh water resources, READ THIS BOOK!! Remember, fresh, clean water is a much more valuable resource than oil!! It will likely prove to be even more so over time. Trout need it. We need it.

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“Perfect” A joy to listen to. A word of caution to the would be reader: You’ll be off to the river, backyard practice casting or off to the fly shop after this book. Helpful advice, humor and nostalgia abound.