Bass fishing (largemouth, primarily) is growing in popularity around the country; it is growing really fast in western states such as Colorado, Idaho, and Nebraska due to the accessibility (public water nearby), crowding of trout streams, and new cadre of anglers that prefer alternatives to trout. Jay Zimmerman features 18 cutting-edge patterns from around the country for largemouth and smallmouth bass, explains how to fish them, and has detailed tying steps. Because of how widespread bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) are, this book should appeal to anglers around the country. You won't go wrong with Jay's books, and this one is no different. Jay is a constant source of valuable information and is as knowledgeable about bass as he is carp, pike, trout, and a host of other species. He conveys expertise in an understandable and entertaining style. If you have an interest in bass on a fly, treat yourself to Jay's latest work. -- Al Ritt Praise for The Best Carp Flies: How to Tie and Fish Them: Jay Zimmerman is, in my mind, easily one of the top two or three fly pattern innovators in the country right now. What I like best about this book is that Zimmerman not only gets into the “what” (specific patterns), he’s also strong on the “why” and “how.” Where do you fish these flies? What are they meant to imitate? Why do carp eat them? The book features beautiful color photos. The writing is very strong and purposeful, straight-shot from one of the best been there, done that guys in the business. -- Kirk Deeter, Editor-in-Chief, TROUT Media Jay Zimmerman's articles frequently appear in Fly Fisherman and Fly Tyer. He works with Charlie Craven at Charlie's Fly Box in Old Town Arvada, Colorado. He is the author of The Best Carp Flies: How to Tie and Fish Them.