{"product_id":"fly-fishing-the-blue-ridge-parkway","title":"Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway","description":"\u003cpre\u003eLifelong fly fisherman and Blue Ridge Parkway aficionado Sam R. Johnson offers this “First in Class” book detailing over 200 of the best rivers, \u003cbr\u003estreams and creeks along the 252 mile NC Section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The book’s forward is written by Mark H. Woods; Superintendent \u003cbr\u003eof the Blue Ridge Parkway (retired).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003eFor the first time ever in one publication, Sam has captured in a 308 page full color book with more than 130 images, an incredible “bucket list” \u003cbr\u003emany of the most secret and productive places to chase trout along the Parkway in NC. His attention to detail and clarity, presented with his \u003cbr\u003etongue-in-cheek writing style, makes the book informative as well as entertaining to read. The book chronicles a lifetime of chasing trout along \u003cbr\u003ethe waters of the Parkway, and offers a detailed history of the legendary roadway. “A lifetime of living with my safety clicked off – boots on the \u003cbr\u003eground – and lines in the water experience, offers anglers descriptions and insights of some of the best rivers, streams and creeks along the NC \u003cbr\u003eSection - with just enough history and lore to keep it interesting.” Sam goes on to say: “And if I live long enough, I’ll get my thoughts down about \u003cbr\u003ethe 217 miles in the Virginia Section too.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003eSam groups the 200 plus watersheds into four – sixty-three mile sections. He provides descriptions of the flows in each watershed including firsthand \u003cbr\u003eobservations and “At a Glance” insights such as: Sam’s ranking, fishing pressure, mouth \u0026amp; source GPS fixes, size of flow, trout species, gradients and \u003cbr\u003ebest access points. Then, each flow is summarized in a source to mouth overview, and finally with a highly detailed mouth to source description. \u003cbr\u003eDescriptions are also provided for each flow’s fishable tributaries and feeders. Some of these watersheds include as many as ten or more flows. \u003cbr\u003e“This guide to some of the best Parkway watersheds is an invaluable resource for any fly angler. Sam’s ability to organize and describe each \u003cbr\u003ewatershed’s key characteristics will help you find streams some only dream about.” Monte Seehorn, Regional Fisheries Biologist (retired) \/ US \u003cbr\u003eForest Service Region 8.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003eAdditionally, Sam offers a fascinating overview of the Parkway’s history, construction, flora and fauna, climate, macro-hydrology, basic fishing \u003cbr\u003eregulations, Parkway management and contact information. Other chapters offer insight into the origins, physical attributes and habits of all three \u003cbr\u003etrout found along the Parkway, as well as some of the cautions \/ dangers associated with fishing Parkway waters. Mark Woods, retired \u003cbr\u003eSuperintendent, Blue Ridge Parkway put it this way, “I’m confident you‘ll find Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway an invaluable resource as you \u003cbr\u003eexplore the Parkway and spend time fly fishing the many spectacular places Sam has identified along its path.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003eThere’s plenty of water for every angling style and experience level. There are “assisted living” waters that are easy to find, access and fish. Then \u003cbr\u003ethere’s the heart pounding, remote and sometimes downright dangerous waters that are a thrill just to get to, fish and live to tell about. “Those \u003cbr\u003ewho cast fly rods understand the majesty of the sport. Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway will elevate your appreciation of the craft viewed \u003cbr\u003ethrough the lens of Sam Johnson and some of the most beautiful places on earth,” Carlton Wing - Outdoors TV Producer, including “American Fly \u003cbr\u003eGuide” \/ Arkansas State Representative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003eTed Parrish, Co-Owner, Lake Fork Trophy Lures said of the book, “Sam embraces the best qualities of Gary Borger, Roderick Haig-Brown and \u003cbr\u003eNorman MacLean into a great fly fishing guide and a great read. If you are seeking MacLean’s place where …all things merge into one and a river \u003cbr\u003eruns through it, this guide is a great place to begin.”\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"RiversEdgeOutfittersNC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67463405404409,"sku":"fdm1792660271292","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3784\/2937\/files\/fly-fishing-the-blue-ridge-parkway_1.jpg?v=1792660289","url":"https:\/\/crestseamfit.shop\/products\/fly-fishing-the-blue-ridge-parkway","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}