Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods
Written and illustrated by Dave Whitlock

"The most down-to-earth, practical book ever written on angling entomology." - Fly Fisherman magazine

Dave's guide is recognized as the standard and a must read for trout fly fishers who want to understand what trout eat and how to use that information to select a fly. Dave's easy to understand and thorough text, along with his accurate and handsome illustrations, make this book an invaluable addition to every fly fisher and fly tyer's library.

Qty:	$22.95 Softback 215 pages

L. L. Bean Fly Fishing Handbook
Written and illustrated by Dave Whitlock

"The beginner could not find a better guide." - Fly Fisherman magazine

Originally written by Dave as the textbook for the L. L. Bean Fly Fishing Schools, which he directed for 10 years, this guide has helped thousands of people learn how to fly fish. In step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions, all the important questions you'll ask while learning to fly fish are covered. Reading this book is the best first step you can make toward a lifetime of fly fishing skills and pleasures.

Qty:	$18.95 Softback 184 pages

L. L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass (new edition)
Written and illustrated by Dave Whitlock

This fully illustrated handbook will teach you how to fly fish for bass, sunfish, pike, striped bass, musky, etc. Dave describes the best tackle, special casting and fishing methods, innovative flies, knots and connections and much more. It is written for the fisherman who wants to learn how to catch more or larger bass -- and related species -- and for the bass lure fisherman who would like to try catching their favorite fish on a fly rod.

Qty:	$18.95 Softback 178 pages

Fly Fishing for Trout Vol 4: Imitating and Fishing Natural Fish Foods, A Lefty's Little Library Book
Written and illustrated by Dave Whitlock

A beautiful little hardback book that condenses the large subject of the what, when and where of trout's favorite foods into a precise, easy to read book generously supplemented with Dave's drawings and beautiful color photos.

Qty:	$20.95 Hardback 132 pages

Tying and Fishing the Dave Whitlock Originals: Fly tying video series by Dave Whitlock

This unique master series of videos by Dave covers every aspect the fly tyer and fly fisher needs to know to duplicate and fish his most popular original flies. Each tape format includes the history of the fly design, how to choose the best materials and step by step instructions on how to tie it. Then Dave goes on stream to show you how he fishes the design. This collection has a dual value: first you'll learn all about tying Dave's original designs with his unique methods and you'll also have a priceless record of one of our most creative fly tyers. There are 4 volumes available now, with more to come in the future.

To order any volume in VHS format -- please contact us by e-mail.

A) Volume 1 - Dave's and Whit Hoppers.
(90 minutes)

Dave's Hopper is, internationally, the most popular hopper fly on the market today. The Whit Hopper is another very effective hopper design.

 

 

 

Qty:

$24.95

B) Volume 2 - Whitlock's Matuka Sculpin.
(90 minutes)

Dave designed this beautiful streamer fly to catch large trout. His personal best brown of 22 3/4 pounds and rainbow of 15 pounds were both taken on it.

 

 

 

Qty:

$24.95

C) Volume 3 - Red Fox Squirrel Nymph.
(100 minutes)

If I could only have one nymph to fish trout and panfish with the rest of my life, it would be an easy choice - my Red Fox Squirrel Nymph." This tape describes how to tie it and three other versions that further expand its versatility and effectiveness.

 

Qty:

$24.95

D) Volume 4 - Whitlock's Sheep Minnow Series.
(120 minutes)

The best top-to-bottom minnow series design I've ever used." Three density designs and specific minnow species patterns allow you to catch nearly every minnow eating species of game fish that swim including trout, bass, sunfish, pike, walleye, stripers, tarpon, snook, red fish, salmon, etc.

 

Qty:

$24.95

D) Volume 5 - Whitlock's NearNuff Crayfish and NearNuff Sculpin Series.
(120 minutes)

Dave created the NearNuff flies as a more simple tie and more suggestive imitation of crayfish and sculpin. They have become two of Dave's favorite and most productive flies.

 

Qty:

$24.95

Dave's Master Series Fly Tying Kits:

These are the companion fly tying kits to the Master Series videos. They contain all of the materials that Dave uses to tie the flies on each of his videos (except the cements). Materials are hand selected under Dave's supervision. Instructions are on the Master Series videos.

Volume 1: Dave's and Whit Hoppers
(materials for 10 or more hoppers)

Qty:

$30.00

Volume 2: Whitlock's Matuka Sculpin
(materials for 9 or more sculpins)

Qty:

$30.00

Volume 3: Red Fox Squirrel Nymph
(materials for 10 or more nymphs)

Qty:

$25.00

Volume 4: Whitlock Sheep Minnow Series -
Shad pattern
(material for 9 or more)

Qty:

$30.00

Volume 2: Whitlock's Matuka Sculpin
(materials for 9 or more sculpins)

Qty:

$30.00

Fly Tying Bass Flies - video

Dave describes and demonstrates for you exactly how he ties his four most effective and favorite original bass flies. The Whit Hairbug - fruit cocktail pattern, Dave's Diving Frog, Swimmer Sheep Minnow - shad pattern, and Dave's Hare Jig. A must for every bass fly tyer.

 

Qty:	$25.00 138 mins

Dave's Collector's Edition Flies:

Dave personally ties a limited number of flies for the collector or for the tyer who would like to have an accurate example. With each fly Dave hand colors and autographs a card of authenticity. Fly patterns designed and tied by Dave available at this time are:

Dave's Hopper, $50 Order	Whit Hopper, $50 Order
Matuka Sculpin, $75 Order	Red Fox Squirrel Hair Nymph, $35 Order
**Whitlock Sheep Minnow - Waker Shad, $75 Order	Whitlock Sheep Minnow - Swimmer Shad, $75 Order
Whitlock Sheep Minnow - Deep Shad, $75 Order	Dave's Diving Frog, $75 Order
Whit Hairbug, frog, $50 Order	Whit Hairbug, fruit cocktail, $50 Order
NearNuff Crayfish, $50 Order	NearNuff Sculpin, $50 Order

** Other Sheep Minnow patterns may be available on request.

Pattern:  Dave's Hopper Whit Hopper Matuka Sculpin Red Fox Squirrel Hair Nymph Whitlock Sheep Minnow - Waker Shad Whitlock Sheep Minnow - Swimmer Shad Whitlock Sheep Minnow - Deep Shad Dave's Diving Frog Whit Hairbug, Fruit Cocktail Whit Hairbug, Frog NearNuff Crayfish NearNuff Sculpin Qty:

FLIES FOR FISHING - We have put together 2 fly selections that we feel can be effective all around the country, using high-quality flies tied by Umpqua Feather Merchant.

Trout Flies: A variety of our favorite dry flies, nymphs, streamers and terrestrials to get the trout fisher started right … 30 flies in a nice fly box that floats. Tied by Umpqua feather merchants.

Qty:

$70.00

Bass Flies: These are all Dave Whitlock designs … 16 bass flies in a compartmented fly box. Tied by Umpqua feather merchants.

Qty:

$75.00

L.L. Bean Introduction to Fly Fishing - video

This informative and entertaining video filmed in Dave's outdoor office, Maine's beautiful Grand Lake Stream, has taught thousands of people to fly fish ... and love it.

The step-by-step program is designed to teach the basics and to help build a solid foundation of fly fishing knowledge. Highly recommended by Dave and Emily.

Qty:	$25.00 75 mins

Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
By Harry Murray and illustrated by Dave Whitlock

From tackle to tying, Harry lays out the whole course on how to fly fish streams for smallmouth bass. Dave's illustrations show, in detail, every subject Harry discusses.

Qty:	$16.95 Softback 192 pages

An Outdoor Journal
By President Jimmy Carter, illustrated by Dave Whitlock

President Carter asked Dave to illustrate this best seller for him. Dave not only was very honored to illustrate it but he was also amazed with President Carter's youthful outdoor experiences, some very similar to his own, and how beautifully he recorded his memoirs. The book contains many of Dave's very best black and white drawings.

Qty:	$18.95 Softback 316 pages

Selective Trout
By Doug Swisher and Carl Richards, illustrated by Dave Whitlock

Completely revised and expanded. Includes hatch carts for the entire country, ID keys for caddisflies and stoneflies, as well as mayflies, the latest entomological info, and proven new patterns. 150 illustrations; full color; 8.5x11 inches.

Qty:	$40.00 Hardback 240 pages

Carp on the Fly
By Reynolds, Befus, Berryman, forward Dave Whitlock

A new book that thoroughly covers how to fly fish for carp, what flies to use and where to go to find them.

Qty:	$17.95 Softback 155 pages

Home Waters
By K.H. Lucas.

Our absolute favorite children's book about fly fishing. It's a gentle intro to a life-long love of nature. The heartwarming journey of a young boy named Trout-tail, showing everything there is to love about fly fishing. Wonderful color graphics and playful wording. 8x9 inches.

Qty:	$19.95 Hardback 40 pages

Whitlock Knotless Connection Kit

All the materials you need to make strong, reliable flyline system connections without bulky knots. Instructions included on how to connect flyline to leader, shooting-mono to flyline, flyline or shooting-mono to backing and constructing flyline loops...all without knots. Kit contains pin-vise, cement, needles, threader, sandpaper, and full-color instructions booklet in pocket-sized, hinged plastic box.

Qty:

$23.95