The Call of the Creek

About the Book

Call of the Creek: The Art & Soul of Fly Fishing for Wild Trout is more than a fly fishing book—it’s a book about life, beauty, and the quiet joy of starting again. Through short, poetic chapters, author James Salas brings you to the edge of the stream, where wild trout meet wonder, and where fishing becomes a way to connect with something deeper.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or someone new to fly fishing, this book speaks to the soul. It’s a reminder that the best moments in life often begin with a single cast.

Buy the Book

Call of the Creek: The Art & Soul of Fly Fishing for Wild Trout is available now in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon.

This is a fly fishing memoir for people who love clear water, quiet mornings, and meaningful stories. Whether you’re an experienced fly fisher or just beginning your journey, this book will speak to something deeper in you.

Inside, you’ll find short, soulful chapters on everything from trout behavior and creek dynamics to the art of casting, the stillness of wading, and the spiritual pull of water.

If you’ve ever felt like the river was calling—or that the cast was about more than the catch—this book is for you.

Call of the Creek blends storytelling, outdoor philosophy, and the poetry of wild places into a small volume with a lasting message. It’s the perfect fly fishing book for beginners, thoughtful anglers, or anyone who finds peace in the sound of running water.

About the Author

James Salas is a writer, father, and lifelong fly fisherman who splits his time between South Florida and the mountains of North Carolina. He’s not a guide or a trout-stream landowner—just a man who’s spent years listening to creeks and learning from trout.

Call of the Creek is his first book, and it comes straight from the heart.