The Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told contains 28 of the best fishing tales ever put on paper, including stories by Zane Grey, Ed Zern, Nick Lyons, Earnest Hemingway, and many others.
The Delaware River provides clean drinking water and recreational opportunities to millions. Protecting this important waterway has been a daunting task, and this book tells of the individuals and organizations, who have, and are, sacrificing their time and effort to keep the river flowing free and clear without detriment to its flora and fauna.
Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Alaska's Bristol Bay
A detailed natural history of sockeye salmon (and closely related rainbow trout) in Alaska's Bristol Bay region that weaves together their importance as a sport fish, environmental indicator, and life force for the entire ecosystem.
The Artful Sport is a guide for fly-fishing writers and readers, those who want to write a book or magazine article, and those who enjoy reading in the subject. The book goes far beyond the basics of a simple writer's manual. Its authoritative and sympathetic instruction delivered in lively style, an insider's take on how fly-fishing books, ......
With Tenkara, there is no reel and the line hitched directly to the end of the long rod, imparting an element of highly functional simplicity. At the same time, the Tenkara rig can turn over a cast of such grace that it nearly guarantees a light and effective presentation. Casting is so simple it is nearly intuitive, and can be learned in minutes.
Tim Jacobs covers techniques, rigs, and fly patterns for largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish, pike, and other species common in lakes around the country.
Competition Inspired Strategies for Everyday Anglers
Stillwaters not only provide fishing opportunities for some of the largest trout in the United States, but they often provide the only dependable fishing (save some tailwaters in Colorado and New Mexico) in the early season (from ice-out to after runoff) for anglers in New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, California, Oregon, and ......
After spending more than three years collecting, identifying, and studying spinners in the fertile and famous trout areas of Montana, Michigan, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park, Sylvester Nemes designed more than thirty spinner fly patterns. This book deals with his designs, from a miniature Trico to the gigantic Michigan Hex, and others.
Early Adventures Fishing from Alligator Alley to Boca Grande
Jim Stenson chronicles his fishing adventures from Sanibel to the tarpon capital of the world-Boca Grande-to rivers like the Manatee and the Myakka. In addition to being an immensely entertaining read with a colorful cast of characters, the book has a strong environmental message.
Smallmouth bass swim in lakes and rivers across the United States and Canada and are a premier fly-rod game fish in almost every way-they take flies readily, feed on diverse foods for a long period of time, tolerate higher water temperatures than trout, and fight harder than any other North American freshwater fish their size. This is the first ......
Single-Handed Spey Casting teaches you how to cast a fly to cope with obstructions wherever you find them and whatever water you fish, making it possible for you to fish the waters that frustrate other anglers. Covers spey techniques useful for all rods and casting techniques practical for everyday fishing situations.
A Folding Pocket Guide to All Known Natuve and Introduced Species
Portable and beautifully illustrated, this helpful resource features all 67 species found in the province to allow for quick and easy identification. Printed on waterproof paper for durability in all conditions, our lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific companion for anglers, fish watchers, and naturalists who wish to sharpen ......
A Waterproof Folding Guide to Native and Introduced Freshwater Species
Prince Edward Island Fishes is an ideal, simplified reference to the most common species of freshwater and nearshore fish found in the maritime province. There are more than 1,300 species of fish found in Canadian waters, the majority of which are found only in marine waters. Canada's maritime provinces are home to many of these. The handy ......
Completely updated guide to all of the hatches in trout streams and still waters in the Upper Midwest. Exquisite macro images of all the insects as well as the most popular fly patterns and their recipes are included in this handy, pocket-sized guide designed to accompany anglers on the water and at the vise.
Offers an overview of the important hatches on Pennsylvania trout streams, including mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges, as well as other important trout-stream foods. This guide includes colour photographs of each insect as well as recipes and photographs of the authors' recommended fly patterns for each hatch.