Urban Waters, Wild Catch!
Explore the unexpected with Urban Fly Fishing Dallas-Fort Worth, your ultimate guide to hidden fishing streams in the heart of the bustling Metroplex. Suitable for all skill levels, this guidebook reveals secret, fish-abundant creeks that you would swear are nowhere near a city. From quick outing to day-long excursion, find accessible, scenic spots for unforgettable angling experiences, all easily accessible from a dog park, a paved trail, or a green space provided by the city—along with free parking! Led by local expert Greg DeMars, wade into DFW’s unsung natural treasures for unique fly fishing adventures—right around the corner.
What’s inside:
• More than 100 parking and access points on 17 streams and ponds
• Five sections, each covering a different area of the Metroplex
• Detailed maps and descriptions
• More than 300 color photographs
• How to read the water to catch more fish
• The most effective fly patterns and detailed tying instructions
• How to enjoy the springtime white bass run
• When and where to catch trout in north Texas
• Local fly shops, guides, clubs, and groups
• History, culture, and fascinating fishing facts about Dallas-Fort Worth
• Angler-friendly hangouts, brewpubs, and restaurants
Urban Fly Fishing Dallas–Fort Worth will be available online and in fly shops and wherever fine books are sold on March 4, 2025.
The author, Greg DeMars, publishes a new blog post the second Monday on each month, with insider tips and suggestions.
Greg DeMars is a retired mechanical engineer who began his fly fishing adventures in the Colorado Rockies in the early 1990s and expanded his range from there, fishing all over the world. From the Devils River in his native Texas to New Zealand’s South Island and the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, Greg has pursued his passion for fly fishing with the analytical mind of an engineer and the creativity of a blues guitarist and songwriter, gaining valuable insight about fish behavior and fly fishing tactics along the way. An award-winning amateur photographer, Greg ties his own flies and enjoys woodworking, cooking dinner for friends, and the occasional wee dram of fine Islay whisky. Greg married his college sweetheart, and they live in the Dallas area.
Paperback: $28.95 US ISBN: 9781945501661 — First Edition: March 2025
E-book: $17.95 US ISBN: 9781945501678
384 pages. 300 Color photos.