The Orvis Kids’ Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing: Easy Tips to Catch Fish Today
Written by Tyler Befus
Forward by Tom Rosenbauer
Sky Pony Press   3/15/2016
978-1-63459-338-9
96 pages       Ages 8+

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“LEARN HOW TO FLY FISH FROM A KID JUST LIKE YOU!

“Kids can fly fish, too! Fifteen-year-old Tyler Befus loves to fly fish. He has won awards and traveled all over the world to dish in different places. In this guide, Tyler shows that any kid can learn to fly fish. In this easy-to-read guidebook, you’ll learn about:

• “Where fish live and what they eat
• Fly-fishing equipment
• Casting techniques
• Fly and knot tying
• And much more!

“Remember: Fly fishing isn’t just for adults!”
[back cover]

Review
The Orvis Kids’ Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing explains all the basics of fly fishing. Kids will be able to go out and cast their first line after reading through Tyler’s guide. Fifteen-year-old Tyler Befus began fly fishing at an extremely early age. He caught his first fish at age three, while sitting in a baby backpack carrier worn by his father. Honest, he did. There is a picture for proof. At age seven, Tyler was a presenter at major fly fishing shows offering his fly fishing flies and how demonstrating how to tie them. The kid knows his stuff.

Tyler explains everything a kid would need to know to fly fish. He explains the equipment needed and how to use it and also how to properly read a baitcast reel review to be a keen purchaser. You’ll learn how to tie a fly and some of the materials used to make flies. Tyler talks about the type of fish to catch, including pictures of each fish. Tyler uses diagrams, and pictures—mostly from his adventures—to make learning easier. He writes confidently, fully understanding his subject.

Throughout the book, Tyler punches up what could be a dry text with stories of his own experiences fly fishing, including a trip to Japan—at Japan’s request—to teach kids how to fly fish. For Tyler, fly fishing has become an early career. He is often a presenter at fly fishing conventions, travels around the world fly fishing along the way, and now has written a book on the subject. Tyler claims fly fishing is more than simply casting a line and catching a fish. He says he has learned about art, the environment, photography, public speaking, and writing.

Kids who are interesting in fishing, will find The Orvis Kids’ Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing an excellent start. Unlike years ago, fly fishing is gaining in popularity with kids. Fly fishing clubs are opening in schools and tournaments for kids are held each year. Tyler holds a couple of international records for youth. Tyler is alo a member of the US Youth Fly Fishing Team.

The Orvis Kids’ Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing is an interesting book. You might think the book would be loaded down with how-to’s and lists, but you would be wrong. Tyler is conscious of his audience while he writes. He talks about catch and release fishing, explaining why this is an important part of fly fishing. Tyler’s knowledge is extensive and impressive. Kids interested in learning to fly fish won’t find a better beginners book than Tyler’s guide.

THE ORVIS KIDS’ GUIDE TO BEGINNING FLY FISHING: EASY TIPS TO CATCH FISH TODAY. Text copyright © 2016 by Tyler Befus. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Sky Pony Press, New York, NY.

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THE ORVIS KIDS’ GUIDE TO BEGINNING FLY FISHING. © 2016 Tyler Befus/Sky Pony Press

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Copyright © 2016 by Sue Morris/Kid Lit Reviews. All Rights Reserved

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Full Disclosure: The Orvis Kids’ Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing: Easy Tips to Catch Fish Today by Tyler Befus (foreword by Tom Rosenbauer), and received from Sky Pony Press, (an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing), is in exchange NOT for a positive review, but for an HONEST review. The opinions expressed are my own and no one else’s. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”