The book that started the Fifty Places series. For anglers and armchair travelers alike, Chris Santella maps out the world’s top fly-fishing destinations through in-depth interviews with some of the sport’s most respected voices, including Fly Fisherman editor John Randolph and pioneering fly fisher Joan Wulff. Readers can cast for giant taimen in the wilds of Mongolia, chase permit off the Florida Keys, and match the hatch on Montana’s Armstrong’s Spring Creek, with stops in Cuba, Kamchatka, and Brazil along the way. Each chapter covers the natural and cultural history of the spot, shares stories from the experts who know it best, and includes “If You Go” travel and tackle tips for planning a trip. It’s a classic gift for the fly fisher in your life, whether they’re tying flies at home or planning their next river trip.
