Autographed by Scot and Lea
Contrary to popular belief, trout are not intellectuals! However, they are keen observers of their environment and well attuned to the elements important to their survival. If you plan on chasing them with a fly rod, you need to learn how to pay attention to those details. True mastery of the sport isn’t about memorizing lots of facts, but rather having a sense of curiosity and spending time out on the water.
Get ready to dive into the world of fly fishing with “Most Trout Don’t Read.” Discover the secrets, stories, and lessons that will make your time on the water unforgettable. What’s Inside?
- Expert Advice – Scot leads you on a journey of discovery, recalling occasions when he, or sometimes his clients, learned important lessons. His stories are warm, funny, and full of great advice to improve your skills and better enjoy your time on the water.
- Stunning Photography – Lea Frye’s captivating full-color images bring Scot’s stories to life, immersing you in the beauty of the great outdoors and the thrill of the sport. You’ll find yourself yearning to get out there and experience it for yourself.
- Decades of Experience – Scot’s comments on gear, guides, and other aspects of the sport are based on decades of practical experience, making this book an invaluable resource for both beginners and seasoned fly fishing enthusiasts.
Book review - MOST TROUT DON'T READ
"One thing’s for sure: If you read Scot Bealer’s new book, Most Trout Don’t Read, you will become a better angler. The book is part how-to, part fishing stories, and part philosophy. Bealer uses his extensive “time on the water” to impart solid advice on everything from fly rods, flies and aquatic insects, setting the hook, waders, fishing throughout the seasons, landing nets, and many other subjects. He delivers his advice wrapped around engaging stories from his own fishing experiences.
"The book features captivating Lea Frye photos that illustrate Bealer’s wide ranging stories in beautiful, vivid colors. Frye gives us some of the best close-up trout photos that you are likely to see anywhere.
"It’s not often that you see so much good advice about flyfishing in such an attractive package.
"You will be treated to stories about moose encounters that illustrate the importance of being aware of your surroundings, especially on remote lakes and streams.
"Bealer also includes a chapter on things to keep in mind when taking kids fishing. His stories and advice come from years of experience fishing with kids of all ages, including his own.
"Trust me, whether you are a beginner or expert fly angler, you will find this book to be a good read. I especially enjoyed the sections on reading the water, and fishing some of the storied trout streams like the Madison and Missouri.
"The book’s fun title, the way I read it, refers to the fact that even though trout are well adapted to their environment, they aren’t Einsteins. This gives us all hope that if we are keen observers, we can maybe catch a few."
— John Fraley, former fisheries biologist for Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, and best-selling author of My Wilderness Life; A Woman's Way West; Heroes of the Bob Marshall Wilderness; Rangers, Trappers, and Trailblazers; and Wild River Pioneers
