THE FISH OF A LIFETIME

The Best Fly Fishing in the World - Volume One

by MATT HARRIS

656 pages

11 inches x 11 inches x 2 inches, 9lbs;

287mm x 285mm x 53mm, 4 kg;

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Renowned fly fishing photojournalist Matt Harris has released his long-awaited first ever book, a massive anthology that packs decades of entertaining editorial features and award-winning photography into one huge volume.

THE FISH OF A LIFETIME showcases some of the 40 countries Matt has visited whilst chasing a kaleidoscope of spectacular species with a fly rod.

In this exquisitely produced, case-bound tome that spans 42 chapters and 656 pages, Matt recounts his most memorable adventures and documents encounters with a bewildering array of colourful characters as well as some epic battles with wild and often huge fish in remote and spectacular locations ranging from the Arctic tundra to the Amazon jungle.

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Matt Harris

Author & award winning photojournalist says:

“My aim is for this to be the finest quality fly fishing book ever published, a true celebration of what can be achieved in hot or cold, salt or fresh water with a fly. Buy this book as the ultimate gift for the fieldsports fan who has everything, or indulge yourself and add to your own bucket list of destinations for your next fishing adventure.”

Simon Gawesworth

Internationally renowned fly fisherman and fly casting instructor says:

“Matt’s images are always powerful, evocative, and dripping with authenticity. Matt has fished all over the world and covered almost every country and species that the world of fly fishing embraces. With his masterful eye and his enormous enthusiasm for the subject, he has captured a spectacular diversity of locations. In this wonderful book, you will see the very best of Matt’s work. You will see some of the greatest destinations fly fishing can take you to, and some of the more spectacular and extraordinary species you can catch with a fly rod in your hand. In short, without getting on a plane and blowing your life savings, you will get to experience the very best fly fishing in the world.”

About Matt Harris

Matt Harris has been a fly-fishing photographer and journalist for well over twenty years
and has shot images and articles for advertising campaigns and editorials all around the world.

Matt’s images have won awards from The Association of Photographers, Fuji, Kodak, Polaroid and many more.

Since 1999, Matt has travelled to over 40 countries with a fly rod and a camera, and has worked everywhere from the Arctic circle to the Amazon jungle.

Matt is an ambassador for the Atlantic Salmon Trust.

You can see more of Matt’s images at https://www.mattharrisflyfishing.com

Matt is proud to have donated his images to the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, Reddreisalakesen and other Atlantic Salmon Conservation organisations.

Buy Matt’s book here

Praise for Matt’s work:

"Matt is the finest photographer working in the fly-fishing industry today"

Topher Browne, Author, "Atlantic Salmon Magic", USA
"Matt, Your photography is beyond compare"

Andy Mill, 6 times tarpon gold-cup winner, Author, "A Passion for Tarpon" 
"Stellar images" 

Adrian Gray, International Game Fishing Association, USA
"Matt, you are the master!!!! Such amazing beautiful photos"

Arni Baldurson, President, Lax-a Angling Club, Iceland
"Matt, thank you so much for contributing these beautiful images"

Orri Vigfusson, Chairman, NASF
"Matt, Love the images and loved your article" 

Dan Vermillion, Sweetwater Travel, USA 
"Love the piece on Chile - well done!"

Tarquin Millington Drake, Frontiers Ltd, UK
"Wow! We’re spoilt for choice. Amazing pictures. Thank you!"

Richard Baker, Trout & Salmon Magazine, UK
 "I LOVE those pictures" 

Misty Dhillon, Himalayan Outback Outfitters, India
 "Your work is outstanding" 

 Jerry Jenkins, Mako Flyreels, USA
"Fabulous Photos"

Simon Gawesworth, RIO Fly-lines & Spey casting champion, USA
"Matt is one of the finest fly fishermen and one of the finest fly-fishing photographers in the world today"

George Anderson, Yellowstone Anglers, USA