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Scotland's stunning lochs are abundant in wild brown trout. The
fishing of wild brown trout has been the heritage of the common man
for generations. Out of this legacy has come the art form which we
call traditional, or simply 'loch style', fly fishing. In The Loch
Fisher's Bible, Stan Headley has succeeded in bringing this ancient
and venerable practice up to date, and in doing so has debunked and
demystified loch fishing in particular and fly fishing in general.
He has replaced myth, fable and fairy story with science,
technology and understanding. Now, armed with this unique book,
both novice and experienced fly fisher alike will have a far
greater understanding of fish behaviour and successful fishing
techniques.
An "excellent" (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless
pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals
of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler. In The Optimist,
David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an
enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs
of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers
worldwide. Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each
chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few
individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch
the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience
to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, "the fish of a thousand
casts," in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, "a
confirmed obsessive," travels to one fishing paradise after
another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk
streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City's
Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and
misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing
teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural
world. Perfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the
devoted angler alike, The Optimist offers a practical path to
enlightenment while providing "a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny
examination of an elegant obsession" (Jay McInerney).
While most of us fly-fish to escape from daily life, for John Gierach and his friends fly-fishing IS a way of life. They are trout bums. But John Gierach is also an exceptional writer. The essays in Trout Bum are reflective, bitingly humorous and enormously wise in the ways of fishing and men. In vivid, unforgettable detail they recount the emotional, spiritual and tangible adventures and pleasures of stalking trout in and around the Rockies -- day in, day out, from season to season, with friends and alone. John Gierach's essays join the literary tradition of angling classics like The River Why, and A River Runs Through It.
Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles covers many facets of sport
fishing paraphernalia including lures, decoys, winter ice fishing
equipment, reels, and related folk art from some of the country's
greatest sporting collections. With over 350 color photographs,
plus vintage photographs, Donna Tonelli has compiled an impressive
selection of quality collectibles. Full descriptions and a value
guide makes this book a great resource of information for antique
dealers, tackle collectors, and folk art collectors.
WINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRE SIMON AWARDS If we can
save the salmon, we can save the world Over the centuries, salmon
have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible
catch. But there is so much more to this extraordinary fish. As
international bestseller Mark Kurlansky reveals, salmon persist as
a barometer for the health of our planet. Centuries of our greatest
assaults on nature can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring
life cycle. Full of all Kurlansky's characteristic curiosity and
insight, Salmon is a magisterial history of a wondrous creature.
'An epic, environmental tragedy' Spectator 'These creatures have
nurtured our imagination as surely as our bodies. This book does
them justice!' Bill McKibben
Go Fishing with Minnesota's Famous Identification Guide! Fishing is
a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the
Land of 10,000 Lakes is an angler's paradise. Reel in fish, and
make identifying your catches a snap. Now in its second edition,
the Fish of Minnesota Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed
information about 81 species of Minnesota fish. When you're not
sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices
by family. Then identify your prize with the intricately detailed
fish illustrations. Further verify the type of fish using the
"Similar Species" comparisons. Book Features: Detailed information
about 81 species Professional-quality illustrations-perfect for
fish identification Fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding
habits, and more Fishing tips and inside information for easily
locating fishing hotspots Bonus resources such as state fishing
records and answers to frequently asked questions This new edition
includes updated information about everything from range to state
records, as well as the inclusion of six new species. A new section
on fishing tips offers pointers to help you catch more fish, and
more information on invasive species can help prevent their spread.
The Fish of Minnesota Field Guide is essential for every tackle
box, beach bag, RV, and cabin. Plus, its convenient size makes it
perfect for the dock or boat.
Special Features *Where to find more snook than ever before *Snook
tackle that won't let you down *Live bait expertise-finding it and
fishing it *Giant snook-best times, techniques, tackle *Plug
casting, spinning and flyrodding Packed with secrets from the
nation's best snook anglers, The Snook Book is "must" reading for
anyone who loves the pursuit of this unique sub-tropic species.
Every aspect of Finding and catching big snook is covered, in every
season and in all waters where snook are found. Whether you're a
beginner or a seasoned pro, every chapter of The Snook Book will
make you a better snook fisherman.
The result of more than thirty years' experience, Bass Fishing on
Shore and Sea is a comprehensive guide to catching this beautiful
yet challenging gamefish. The bass is wily and powerful, awesomely
fast and fights with unparalleled aggression when hooked. Add to
the the fact that the fish can be found along some of the wildest,
most unspoilt shorelines or out on the lonely sea, and it is clear
why bass fishing holds such allure for sport anglers. Topics
covered include: where to look for bass and how to fish for them;
tackle and techniques for shore fishing; what baits to use and how
to obtain them; the equipment and techniques for boat fishing, both
inshore and further out and fishing with lures. Illustrated
throughout with superb photographs, this book is essential reading
for all sea anglers.
Eugene Connett, III, the venerable founder of The Derrydale Press,
described Edmund Smith as "the most polished writer we have ever
published. The discovery of this manuscript in 1936 was, he said,
"one of the happiest events of the past year." Smith was a master
New England storyteller who expressed his love and knowledge of
wild places through the medium of short stories. The title comes
from an experience of the author and a boyhood friend who together
enjoyed the thrill of catching their first bass with worms in a
tomato can. Warm, evocative stories from locales all over the
Atlantic seaboard. Originally published by The Derrydale Press in
1937, this classic of outdoor literature will appeal to the
armchair sportsman as well as the accomplished hunter and fisher.
Illustrated by Ralph L. Boyer.
The complete fisherman's friend The fully updated Fishing For
Dummies, 3rd Edition, experienced angler and fishing writer Greg
Schwipps shows that while none of us is born to angling, we can all
achieve it--and become great at it. Whether you love fishing for
fun or sport, this hands-on friendly guide has everything you need
to make sure that there need never be such a thing as "the one that
got away!" From trout to carp, catfish to bonefish, freshwater to
saltwater, the easy-to-follow pictures and tips help you recognize
and deal with what you'll meet in the murky deep. You'll also find
out about the best times and the right spots to cast your line, as
well as the right gear--which in these hi-tech days includes GPS,
apps, and sonar! Gear up with the right rod and tackle Cast and
bait effectively Gut and clean your catch Get hooked on new
trends--kayak fishing! Whatever your line--a quiet afternoon at the
local creek, or a punishing morning's whitewater kayaking followed
by fishing the lonesome wild--Fishing For Dummies has you covered.
‘An absolute gem ... I was delightfully lost by the river
throughout’ - Paul Whitehouse ‘Marvellous…The Catch leaves
both its writer and its reader wonderfully "lost in water"’ -
Robert Macfarlane ‘Penetrating and poetic, filled with honeyed
prose and thoughtful criticism’ - The Times _______________ It is
in the midst of a swirling river, casting a line, that Mark Wormald
meets Ted Hughes. He stands where the poet stood, forty years ago,
because fishing was Ted Hughes’s way of breathing – and because
the poet's writing has made Mark understand that it has always been
his way of breathing, too. Using Hughes’s poetry collection River
and his fishing diaries as a guide, Mark returns again and again to
the rivers and lakes in Britain and Ireland where the poet fished.
At times, he uses Ted's fly patterns; at others his rods. It is an
obsession; a fundamental connection to nature; a thrilling
wildness; an elemental pursuit. But it is also a release and a
consolation, as Mark fishes after the sudden death of his mother
and during the slow fading of his father. A brilliant blend of
memoir and biography, The Catch is a stunning meditation on poetry
and nature, and a quiet reflection on what it means to be a father
and a son.
Jam-packed with practical valuable information for fishermen
everywhere, this handbook describes the hundreds of ties and bends
used to connect line to the many types and kinds of hooks, leaders,
lures, nets, traps, and seines. The text and illustrations are
amply detailed and so clear that all guesswork is eliminated. The
making and repairing of nets is thoroughly covered, as well as the
making and repairing of seines and traps. With this guidebook in
hand the novice can learn to make good nets and traps in a very
short time. The veteran fisherman will find it an indispensable
reference tool. Whether you fish for fun or to make a living, this
is a valuable addition to your tackle box
SPORT IN IRELAND WITH NOTES AND PROSE IDYLS ON SHOOTING AND TROUT
FISHING. By W. Barry. This scarce book was first published under
the title "Moorland and Stream," in London 1871. Relatively few
books have been penned dealing with early field sports in Ireland.
This fascinating volume helps fill that gap. The author writes from
his own memorable experiences with gun and rod across the wilder
parts of the "Emerald Isle." His words bring to life the sport and
sporting characters encountered during his adventures on Irish
moorland and water. READ COUNTRY BOOKS has now re-published this
compelling title using the original text. The book's 300+ pages
contain 22 detailed chapters describing the author's various
experiences whilst Cock Shooting, Grouse Shooting, Wildfowling,
Partridge Shooting, Snipe Shooting, Plover Shooting, Trout Fishing
etc. Irish rural life, its characters and the inevitable "craic"
are much in evidence throughout. This unusual historical record of
19th century Irish field sports is recommended for a place on every
true sportsman's bookshelf. Many of the earliest sporting books,
particularly those dating back to the 1800s, are now extremely
scarce and very expensive. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are reprinting these
classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions. These
editions are republished using the original text and artwork.
Fly fishing is complex and costly with too much cumbersome gear,
right? Well, tenkara's different. Long overlooked in the West,
tenkara is economical and simple, productive, and pleasurable This
Eastern approach is today taking the fly-fishing world in North
America and Europe by storm. Its tool kit is simple: a long,
collapsible rod; a length of line tied to the end of the rod; and a
fly. Without a reel, casting techniques become easy and intuitive.
The gear is inexpensive and easily portable, perfect for hiking and
camping. This pioneering book is an ideal guide to tenkara,
covering the essentials of gear and rigging, the roots of tenkara,
fishing dry flies as well as subsurface fishing and casting--as
well as tenkara backpacking and tenkara for women. Tenkara has been
the subject of features in Field & Stream, American Angler, and
Fly, Rod & Reel magazines, and has been endorsed by the likes
of Patagonia CEO and environmentalist Yvon Chouinard. Major retail
outlets are now selling tenkara rods.
This is a tribute to this magnificent fish and to steel-headers
throughout the Pacific Northwest who have worked to protect
steelhead and the rivers they inhabit. Full of helpful hints and
secrets for success, this descriptive book hooks its readers and
takes them down to the riverbank to feel the power of this
extraordinary fish.
From the acclaimed author of Fragrance of Grass comes a meditation
on water and nature, fishing and growing older. On the Water is a
gorgeously written collection of essays that all take place on or
near the water and pay tribute to the flora and fauna associated
with those ecosystems. There are essays about the finer points of
tickling rainbow trout in the streams of Normandy, and of eagles
and ospreys fishing for bass while barely breaking the surface of
the water. There are stories of droughts and floods, of dogs and
boats, of worms and rattlesnakes and even of catching and cooking
soft-shell turtles that taste like osso-bucco. There is fishing and
diving in the Bahamas, tarpon fishing in the Florida Keys, and fly
fishing for sailfish in Central America. And there are
larger-than-life personalities that are bigger than the fish tales
they tell! On the Water is a finely honed and well crafted
collection of tales for the true sportsman and makes for a perfect
companion volume to la Valdene's celebrated collection of essays on
hunting.
The Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Smoky Mountains does more
than any other book in print to bring success to a fishing trip.
This newly updated landmark volume is an essential guide for anyone
planning to fish the rivers, streams, and lakes in the Smokies
these fisheries are some of the greatest in the nation. For
successful fly-fishing, this guide is as important as the right
tackle. The first half of this guide offers advice and history. The
second half examines each of the 13 watersheds found within the
park. Don Kirk and Greg Ward provide information about trail
access, fishing pressure and quality, species, fly hatch
information, and campsite availability.
Completely Revised and Updated. This popular guidebook is now
better than ever with updated information on 16 Montana river
fisheries and more than 100 lake fisheries. Readers benefit from
the combined knowledge of more than 60 contributors! Descriptions
of these waters give a complete overview plus specific tips on what
flies and lures to use and which techniques work best.
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