Saltwater Fly-Fishing with Captain Al Lorenzetti
Fisherman Library (Pt. Pleasant, NJ), (732)295-86001, www.skimmeroutdoors.com, $24.95.
       This excellent 90-minute DVD will help you get started in saltwater fly fishing. Capt. Al Lorenzetti covers selecting and using the proper tackle and accessories, tying knots, basic casting elements (the double-haul, roll-cast, back-cast, water-haul) and other essential techniques. Lots of fishing action, too, as Capt. Al fishes Long Island’s shore for striped bass and bluefish and travels to Florida’s backcountry for Chokoloskee permit and snook.

Guide Patterns for Smallmouth Bass: Volume 1  
ACS Wildcat Creek. Order from Mad River Outfitters (Columbusa, OH), (614)451-0363, www.madriveroutfitters.com, $19.95 (video), $24.95 (DVD).
       Join smallmouth bass fly fishers Jerry Darkes and Chad Miller as they share their patterns and tying secrets for this exciting game fish. Both men have logged thousands of hours learning the behavior and habits of smallmouth, and are seasoned commercial tiers and fly tying instructors. The patterns they demonstrate in this 60-minute presentation are innovative, easy to tie, and effective for smallies in rivers, streams and lakes.

21 st Century Walleye Strategies
In-Fisherman ( Brainerd, MN). (218)829-1648, fax” (218)829-3091, www.in-fisherman.com, $12.95.
       This hour-long DVD is must-viewing for any walleye angler who wants to stay ahead of the crowd – into the 21 st century and beyond! Strategies covered by the experts from In-Fisherman include early season and open-water trolling (lures, target locations, speed and wind), anchor crankin’ (anchor positioning, moving with the fish), plastic tactics (thumper baits, top retrieves) and wading for walleyes (equipment check, working the bait).