500 years of experience compiled in one book! The stories, techniques, and fly tying instructions of the top American & Canadian Fly Fishing Guides in the salmon, trout and steelhead arena.

Every once in a while, a book is published and becomes an instant classic in the fishing industry. Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, George Douglas joined forces with Dec Hogan and fifteen of the top fishing guides on the North American continent, together, made this book one that will be read and cherished by anglers for many years to come.

“You captured the true essence of “The Life” and how that life has made major contributions and influences on how and why we fish the way we do today.”
---Dec Hogan

True stories of each fishing guide unfolds the details of their humble beginnings and the paths they took that led them to the top of the fly fishing world. The Fishing Gods highlights each angler’s fishing philosophies, their most reliable techniques, and their favorite “go-to” flies–all of which have been reproduced, photographed, with step-by-step instructions.

"I am deeply appreciative having had the opportunity to connect with and work with all of these extraordinary guides–those who have been blessed by that energy we often refer to as The Fishing Gods."
---Author, George Douglas

Foreword written by Dec Hogan