Trout Fishing in the Pacific Northwest Skills & Strategies for Trout Anglers in Washington, Oregon, Alaska & British Columbia

by van Vliet, John; Lewis, Gary

• ISBN13: 9781589234109
• ISBN10: 1589234103
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-15
• Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Summary

The best book for North America's best trout region The Pacific Northwest is a hotbed of freshwater angling activity with approximately 50% of the resident population wetting a line each year. This is also a popular destination area for fly anglers from around the world who come to experience unsurpassed trout fishing. This book reveals specific strategies and locations for the best fishing in the region. More than 300 step-by-step photos teach the important fishing skills, and in-depth chapters give insight into trout biology and behavior, guaranteeing that anglers will increase their catch. Contents include: bull; Secrets to Fishing the Pacific Northwest bull; Understanding Trout & Salmon bull; Equipment bull; Stream-Fishing Techniques bull; Spinning & Baitcasting Techniques bull; Techniques for Special Waters bull; Fishing for Trophy Trout

Author Biography

Gary Lewis (Bend, OR) is an award-winning outdoor writer who has hunted and fished for more than two decades. He has authored six books and his work has appeared in numerous national and regional publications. John van Vliet grew up fishing in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, and honed his skills on the creeks of Southeastern Minnesota, An accomplished flytier and fly-fishing instructor, he has written extensively on fishing for trout.