Trout Tactics: A Comprehensive Guide For The Conventional Tackle Angler, is THE guide western and all trout anglers have been looking for. With apologies to our fly fishing brethren, who gasp at the notion of catching a trout with an earthworm, the number of anglers who use hardware or bait to catch trout is staggering compared to those ho wield wispy rods to toss microscopic flies. ***** And yet so very few books are written for those who prefer spinners, hard plastics and bait to size 22 caddis imitations, or deep water trolls instead of woolly worms and floating fly lines. What makes this book different is that it contains how to information for those who put results ahead of form. ***** There must be at least 1,000 ways to catch a trout, and yet so few of us possess the know-how to switch tactics as we go from high mountain waters to major rivers to deep-water reservoirs to small creeks. From the beginning trout angler to the veteran whose practiced eye can spot a fish behind a rock forty yards away, Cal Kellogg takes you through just about every setup and every rig used by conventional tackle anglers today. You will learn different applications and variations to tactics that can and will make you a better trout angler. If you dream of catching more and bigger trout, this is the book for you

Local streams in the Lincoln, Maine, area set the stage for what would become author Paul Freeman Thibodeau's lifelong passion. His father, Paul Francis Thibodeau, taught him the rudiments of fly fishing. Later in life, with increased skills and knowledge, the younger Thibodeau ventured farther afield in Penobscot County in hopes of catching larger salmon, trout, and smallmouth bass.

In "Wild about Maine," he shares tales that paint an image of the outdoorsmen, the breathtaking landscape with Mount Katahdin in the background, and the challenges of fishing in the pristine waters of the Penobscot River. This collection of stories includes anecdotes about the interaction between fishermen, the prolific fish, and the area's abundant wildlife. In "The Taking of Vinegar Hill," Thibodeau tells of searching for a secret trout pond with an old friend. "The Never-Ending Mouse Tale" narrates a lighthearted story of sharing one's home with an unwanted furry critter.

Inspiring, educational, and entertaining, "Wild about Maine" provides a look at modern-day "Mainers," the state's wild creatures, and the wilderness they share.

Question: Why another book on how to fly fish for trout? Answer: Because all of the books out there offer too much information for a beginner. This is all you need to know to get started. If you are a guy or gal who just wants to try this sport and enjoy the little time you have to go fishing, this book will get you on the stream and catching fish sooner than the others. Besides, once you understand and, more importantly, experience what is offered here, all the other books will make much more sense. Also included in the Fish Tales section are true stories outlining strategies, tactics and techniques as well as descriptions of some of my favoriite fishing spots. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. If being there isn't enough 3. A primer on the fly and its life cycle 4. Observation - the first step 5. The cast 6. Drag, drag, drag 7. Up with dry, down with wet 8. How many rises makes a rising fish? 9. Give it a rest 10. Leaders, tippets and two mandatory knots 11. What flies to buy 12. What rod to buy 13. Gadgets and other stuff you will want 14. Trout Unlimited 15. Don't be a fly rod snob 16. Hook'em and Cook'em vs Catch and Release 17. More 18. Fish Tales - 8 stories for your pleasure and further orientation

A conglomeration of everything fish; clever sayings, jokes, facts, fish stories and more. Packed with dozens of illustrations and cartoons. Great for all ages. If you aren't a fisherman now, you'll want to become one by the time you get done reading this book--- JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT.