Good books for newbie

[tally]

So I finally made the plunge and acquired some fly gear. I live in San Francisco and wanted to know if there are any good books to locate good fishing streams not too far away. Or any good books i should read in general. I do backpack and spend a lot of time in Desolation Wilderness but with cold weather upon us backpacking may be out. A fried is going to take me to Stampede Reservoir area in about two weeks. I also go to the Casting Ponds in Golden Gate Park to learn. I hope to learn a lot from this forum. Any help would be great. Thanks.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

'L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook' by Dave Whitlock is the standard but there are thousands of books written on fly fishing.

[flyfisher7]

Curtis Creek Manifesto by Sheridan Anderson - simple, clear, and fun

[Larry S]

tally,
A great resource is a "StreamTime" map. Click on the "online shop" and then "books." These show holes, riffles,
access points, etc for many of our streams.
Best,
Larry S

[Brendo]

ill second the Curtis creek manifesto. very well written and illustrated with subtle humor and philosophical undertones. i bought it last year just for fun and still look through it from time to time. its an excellent beginners book but even if you have been at it for years its worth reading.

[k9mark]

ill second the Curtis creek manifesto. very well written and illustrated with subtle humor and philosophical undertones. i bought it last year just for fun and still look through it from time to time. its an excellent beginners book but even if you have been at it for years its worth reading.

Ditto, get it

[TaylerW]

a detailed map of northern ca. endless fun from looking at all the water all over the state!

[Digger]

just go to Amazon and drop in the subject, there are many

for a starter, 'California Blue Ribbon Trout Streams' - Bill Sunderland
decent, with the usual well known locations, photos, descriptions

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Great advice.......

[gene goss]

I would join a local fly club, a club is a great source of info. and help.