Fly Fishing with Papa - by Christopher Robbins (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Experience a quiet day on the river with Papa in this sentimental picture book about fly fishing and conservation

The crisp autumn morning nips my nose and ears as Papa and I gather our vests for today's trip to the river. "We are fly fisherman, the artists of the sport," my papa says.

Papa and child spend a day on the river, tying fishing lures, admiring nature, mastering the art of fly fishing, and most importantly, spending valuable time together while doing something they love.

For fly fishers who love to share their pastime with family, Fly Fishing with Papa is a sentimental picture book that honors the sport and celebrates the bond between adult and child. Written by Familius' founder and fly fisherman, Christopher Robbins, the descriptive narration accurately captures the adventures of fly fishers while conveying the importance of conservation and bonding through shared experiences. This adventure and the great outdoors come to life with soft but vibrant illustrations from Yukari Mishima, making every page feel like a glimpse into your own memories of fishing with your papa.

Review Quotes

"As a lover of fly fishing and books about fly fishing, I'm a big fan of Fly Fishing with Papa. It's a wonderful book for those who fly fish and those who would like to learn more about a wonderful family activity."

--Andrew Weiner, author of Down by the River (12/12/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"This beautifully illustrated little book not only reveals that fly fishing is fun, but also evokes the broader significance of fly fishing with a child and the opportunity for quality time, bonding, and shared learning experiences between adults and children."

--Barry Ord Clarke, a.k.a. The Feather Bender (12/15/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"Fly Fishing with Papa" is an educational, tender, adventurous journey into the magical world of rivers and trout, where each page flows like water, and the whispers of the stream can be heard through your heart and eyes.--Lucas Utrera, UMPQUA Signature Fly Tyer (6/22/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Christopher Robbins is the founder and president of Familius and the cofounder of Hummingbird Digital Media. He is married to his Familius partner and acquisitions editor, Michele Robbins, and they reside in Sanger, California, with their nine children. Yukari Mishima was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan. She has always loved to draw and paint pictures. She majored in foreign language courses at university and worked an office job for 10 years after graduation. At the age of 35, she quit the corporate world and decided to pursue her passion and become a freelance illustrator.