The urban creeks of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex are just around the corner, and full of fish.
Join long-time Dallas resident and dedicated fly angler Greg DeMars as he expertly guides you through the hidden world of urban creeks in the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Urban Fly Fishing Dallas – Fort Worth has something for everyone: exciting adventures for anglers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. With invaluable information for both fly and conventional anglers, this is your complete guide to finding and catching fish in the creeks of DFW. Discover wild, secluded spaces that you would swear are nowhere near a metro area of more than 7 million people…and accessing these natural gems from a dog park, or a paved trail, or a green space provided by the city (with free parking!) makes your adventure that much more convenient and inviting.
A great fishing trip doesn’t have to be an all-day affair. Only have an hour or two? There’s likely a beautiful, fish-filled stream with easy access within 10 or 15 minutes of your home or office. If you want to spend a little more time on the water, there are numerous wades and hikes of a mile or more that will keep you fishing all day.
Urban Fly Fishing in Dallas–Fort Worth will be available online and in fly shops and wherever fine books are sold on May 6, 2025.
Greg DeMars is a retired mechanical engineer who started fly fishing in the Colorado Rockies in the early 1990’s and expanded his range from there, fishing all over the world, always looking for new adventures. From the Devils River in his native Texas, to New Zealand’s Lake Wakatipu, to 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 also ties his own flies, enjoys woodworking, cooking dinner for friends, and the occasional wee dram of fine Islay whisky. Greg married his college sweetheart and they live together in downtown Dallas.
Paperback: $27.95 US ISBN: 9781945501661 — First Edition: October 2023
ePUB: $17.99 US ISBN: 9781945501678
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