Fly Fishing the Olympic Peninsula by Doug Rose
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Washington's Olympic Peninsula can amply reward the fly-fisher who doesn't mind putting a little effort into a day on the water. As the author says in his introduction, "if you can read water and don't mind walking you can connect with large, wild fish ... and if you seek solitude and wilderness when you fish, the beaches, rivers and lakes of Olympic National Park offer settings as remote and pristine as any place in the lower 48 states." What follows is a narrative journey around this spectacular landscape of jutting mountains, giant trees, and tumbling rivers. The author doesn't so much guide readers to the good holes and riffles as tantalize them with a seemingly endless array of angling possibilities. The rest is left to the fly-fisher with a sense of adventure.
Flyfisher's Guide to Washington (The Wilderness Adventures Flyfisher's
Guide Series)
by Greg Thomas
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Whether it's spey casting for steelhead on the Skagit or delicately presenting a dry fly on Lake Lenice, the Flyfisher's Guide to Washington will hook you up with all the necessary details for your next fishing expedition. Essential maps marked with access points, campsites, trails, and boat ramps make this a handy tool and travel companion. Greg Thomas has done his homework and solicited the help of local experts to help dial you into the prime spots. There are tips on wading and reading water, and occasionally some sage commentary: "Winter Steelheading isn't a sissy sport. If you are not cut out for it...don't go through the motions and crowd the river." The hatch charts provide useful monthly insect activity for key lakes, rivers, and streams to help you match the hatch with suggested fly options. As Thomas says in his introduction, "If one angler decided to adequately sample all the good fly water in Washington during a lifetime, it would be impossible." Well, if you're up for it, this guide will help you try. --Todd Sloan
The River Why by David James Duncan, Forbes Duncan
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David
James Duncan's first novel has gained an increasingly wide audience over
the years--some might even call it a following. This coming-of-age tale
of Gus Orviston's search for the Pacific Northwest's elusive steelhead,
a metaphor for Gus's internal quest for self-knowledge, appeals to all
who cherish a good yarn and memorable characters. Uncle Zeke's colorful
rendition of Gus's conception on the banks of the Deschutes River is itself
worth the price of purchase.
Salmon Without Rivers : A History of the Pacific Salmon Crisis by
Jim Lichatowich
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352 pages (October 1999)
If you ever wondered why taypayers spend $1 billion a year on salmon, but there aren't any fish to catch, this is the book for you. "Salmon Without Rivers" brings together the scientific, economic, political and social causes that have resulted in salmon decline. If there is a philosopher when it comes to Northwest salmon issues, it is Jim Lichatowich, and his book will provide context and insight for anybody who is interested in the preservation of these Northwest icons. A significant book, by a thoughtful and wise man.
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Fly Fishing for Steelhead ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Deke Meyer / Paperback / Published 1992
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If that lunker on the cover isn't enough to get you out on the river, maybe the excellent instruction inside will provide the confidence you need to go after one of the world's most coveted fighting fish. Meyer covers the basics of tactics and technique as well as advanced aspects of the sport such as spey rods, dry flies, and even stalking small streams for big fish. Color action shots and plates add to the professional presentation of Meyer's material. This is a book all serious steelheaders can return to again and again for guidance.
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Fly Fishing Trout and Beyond ~ Ships in 2-3 days
John Shewey / Paperback / Published 1992
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What a great book. I couldn't put it down. It's not only full of fishing details, but the style is fun. If you like fly fishing and live in the northwest, this is a must read.
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Fishing for Summer Steelhead
by John Shewey, Forrest Maxwell
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Paperback
Published by Frank Amato Pubns
Publication date: March 1, 1996
This book goes into
great detail on the methods and madness in fishing for this sometimes
elusive fish. It is very obvious that Forrest and John are very experienced
and are writing about a topic they have a passion for. I would recommend
this book to anyone who wants to pursue Summer steelhead. No matter what
your skill level, you will learn something from this book.
Bluewater
Fly Fishing
by Trey Combs, Lefty Kreh
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