Got two words bout it bein outdated- It ISN'T!
I have read it, and my dad has trained many dogs, both pointing and retrieving, and all have been great-he met Wolters, a few years before he died- he thinks its a good book. I got my first last november, and shes a champ, Ive worked with a few books, one of which is Water Dog, and if you work through the numbers, your dog should be fine. Its very straight forward. I dont really find FF a need for my dog in particular, but I may do it, still debating, shes a little young for it yet. There are updated books, yes, and I think it would be best to read some of new and old, combine them and do what works for you and your dog.
Ducks,