These are some of the best newbie how-to books and video (DVD) on fly-fishing.  I'll tell you - quite frankly - I was skeptical of learning how to fly cast from a woman (no matter her credentials or last name).  It seemed a reasonable judgement since I hadn't seen a woman fishing more than on a handful of occasions, and never fly-fishing.  Joan Wulff's video on DVD was a purchase I made only after several experienced fly fisherman (including a professional guide) recommended it.  Even still, it struck me that buying an instructional video about fly casting created by a woman was akin to  woman buying a book on the child-birthing experience written by a man.

OK, so now I've told on myself and have been honest (almost to a fault) about my reluctance.  So please know that when I say Joan Wulff's video on fly casting is a must have for any newbie fly-fisher, it's the truth.  If you don't own her DVD, go now, purchase, and pay close attention to one of the finest fly casters in the world - regardless of gender.