Jay Zimmerman has worked as an archaeologist, infantry paratrooper, commercial halibut fisherman, hunting guide (Alaska and Canada), and carpenter. He is currently a fly fishing guide, fly tying instructor, co-manager of the Rocky Mountain Anglers fly shop in Boulder, Colorado, a Loon Outdoors Ambassador, a commercial fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and the writer and producer of the popular fly fishing blog, "Colorado Fly Fishing Reports. " Jay also maintains his own You Tube channel wherein he publishes short fishing and fly tying videos.

"I've never seen so much good advice in one place. All how-to fishing books should be written by people who work in fly shops."--John Gierach

• Table of Contents Fly Fishing Gear1. The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Fly Rod2. The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Fly Reel3. The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Fly Line/Leader4. The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting New Boots/Waders5. The Top 10 Things to Look For When Selecting a New Vest or Pack6. The Top 10 Best Fly Fishing Accessories In Preparation7. The Top 10 Ways to Get What You Need At a Fly Shop8. The Top 10 Ways to Prepare For a Fly Fishing Trip9. The Top 10 Free Online Resources for the Fly Fisherman10. The Top 10 Best Ways to Save Money in Fly Fishing On The Water11. The Top 10 Best Ways to Increase Your Time on the Water12. The Top 10 Must Know Knots and Rigging Techniques13. The Top 10 Tricks of the Trade14. The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Fishing15. The Top 10 Rules of Etiquette16. The Top 10 Must Know Casting Techniques/Ways to Improve Your Casting17. The Top 10 Mistakes Made by Novices18. The Top 10 Ways to Take Better Fishing Photos Flies, Flies and Flies!19. The Top 10 Best Trout Dry Flies20. The Top 10 Best Trout Nymphs21. The Top 10 Best Trout Streamers22. The Top 10 Best Warmwater Flies23. The Top 10 Best Saltwater Flies Fly Tying24. The Top 10 Best Fly Tying Tools and Materials25. The Top 10 Best Beginning Tying Patterns26. The Top 10 Fly Tying Tricks Fly Fishing Destinations27. The Top 10 Best Western Fly Fishing Destinations 28. The Top 10 Best Eastern Fly Fishing Destinations29. The Top 10 Best Southern Fly Fishing Destinations30. The Top 10 Best Saltwater Fly Fishing Destinations31. The Top 10 Best Alaskan Fly Fishing Destinations