A careful account of the making of an environmental crisis, deforestation, poor stream management, overfishing, & habitat destruction. Tables, figures, photos; 6x9 inches, 333 pgs.
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Describes the main types of fishways & fish facilities used around the world to assist the passage of fish over dams & other obstructions to their migration. 256 pgs.
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This collection of papers examines the state of the salmon fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. They cover existing methods & supply model approaches for alternative solutions. The editors stress the importance of input from & cooperation with all parties
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In 1952 a chap named Walker caught a 40lb carp & became, from then on, a major influence in the life of Stone. Peter kept all his letters from Walker,& put them together to form this book. Peter said that he intended this book to be a personal tribute
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A most delightful collection of stories about the king of fish. The best salmon stories from authors that include 'BB', Negley Farson, Hugh Falkus, George Kelson & Ted Hughes, amongst others. B&W Illus.; 7x5 inches, 192 pgs.
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The Atlantic salmon has been both a source of fascination & an inspiration to anglers & nature lovers the world over. It is a majestic fish & has blessed Scotland with its presence. But in recent years Scotland's salmon stocks have come under severe threa
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Knox's classic has long been valued by salmon fishers for its fascinating & unique list of 19th century Spey flies. Knox was a lucky man indeed to fish the Spey a 140 years ago, when the river was silver with fish & the old flies still held sway. A wonder
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The Tongass rain forest fringes the coastal panhandle of Alaska & cover 1000s of islands. It's a place where everything is interconnected: Humpback whales, orcas, & sea lions cruise the forested shorelines. Wild salmon swim upstream into the forest, feedi
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Marriner has distilled more than 40 years of experiences into this book. For example, Chapter 10 - Patterns, focuses on designs to cope with the range of conditions (e.g., pool type, season, water conditions, & time of day) encountered streamside. Althoug
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This fascinating book provides a complete guide for spin-anglers who want to learn about catching sea trout, or sea-run brown trout as they are known in North America. This guide considers in detail sea trout spoons & other spin-baits; provides in-depth a
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Traces the human impacts on salmon over the last 1000 years & examines the implications for both salmon recovery efforts & the more general problem of human impacts on the natural world. 6x9 inches, 288 pgs.
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Describes the easiest, most effective way to hook steelhead explaining the methodology and tackle. 5.5x8.5 inches, 64 pgs.
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Details the salmons extraordinary life cycle & covers the latest scientific research on exactly where salmon travel to in the sea, what influences the numbers that return to the river, the impact of global warming on migratory patterns, & what we can tel
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Ultimate guide to taking Pacific steelhead on a fly, from one of the nations leading experts. With decades of steelhead experience under his belt, Shewey takes both the novice & experienced angler deep into steelhead territory. Clear & entertaining style
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Tips, tactics, & techniques plus, where to fish & when. Aimed at the trout & small game fisherman prepared to challenge bigger fish. Begins with descriptions of their prey, the life cycles of salmon & steelhead, their habits in migration, what they look
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A year spent fishing the famed pools of the North Umpqua. Each of the 140 pools is different but after 34 years you know them pretty well. McRae tells you about each pool, what kind of flies to use & what spots to hit.
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This book highlights it all: researching rivers & reading maps; organizing your gear; reading water & understanding the various water conditions in which fish hold; the best gear, tackle, & bait to get you more salmon & steelhead. Illus; 6x9 inches, 96 pg
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Follow a salmon from the beginning to end of its life, its biology & environment as it descends from the river of its birth to the Pacific. Learn about the salmon's life at sea from data gathered by fishermen & scientists, then trails the mysterious retur
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Detailed info on tackle, baits & lures, & fishing strategies, with special advice from successful guides. 60 color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 144 pgs.
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The first thorough review of the salmon stocks & freshwater species of the Skeena River. Covers river's environment, fish, fisheries, physical geography, major salmon stocks, & more. B&W photos, maps; 7x10 inches, 300 pgs.
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Through lyrical prose and stunning photography, Jeff Bright explores our obsession with the mighty steelhead. The thrill of the take, the beauty of the fish, and the joy and solitude we experience when we immerse ourselves into their habitat, all are disc
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Looks at 24+ ways to cure salmon & steelhead eggs. From proper handling to following step by-step recipes & correct storage, all you need to know about curing eggs can be found in these pages. All color; 5.5x8.5 inches, 104 pgs.
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Comprehensive guide explains effective approaches & presentations for steelhead & gives suggestions for fly patterns that will attract the most fish. A remarkably well-informed & immensely informative book. 292 Color photos, 36 B&W illus, 8.5x11 inches 24
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The whimsical story of an unlikely hero. A mysterious sheikh approaches Dr. Jones about an outlandish plan to introduce the sport of salmon fishing into Yemen. 5.5x8 inches, 352 pgs.
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Describes the easiest, most effective way to hook steelhead explaining the methodology & tackle. Hole punched for peg-board display. All color; 5.5x8.5 inches, 64 pgs.
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First all-encompassing book on this area. Includes the fish you will find & how to catch them; gear & tackle, useful websites, services & accommodations & more. Charts & descriptions of both salt & freshwater fisheries will lead you to the millions of fis
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Born in the tumbling, oxygen-rich waters of a Pacific Coast stream, Salgair (Steelhead Salmon) quickly learns about survival of the fittest. Follow Salgair, a steelhead trout, as he grows from a small fry in a river to a trophy fish in the ocean, & experi
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A completely rewritten & updated, full-color follow-up to their popular 1985 book of the same name. Authors share their experience gained over the years, & also the knowledge of many respected people t/out the Pacific salmon fly-fishing community, includi
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contains material on fly lines, leaders, knots, tackle selection, dry fly and wet fly patterns, steelhead movement and rise patterns, the impact of weather conditions, fishing strategies, and a unique section showing 3-D cut away views to illustrate the t
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The story of how people came to settle this region & demand river alterations--& how some eventually came to oppose them. Map, Chronology, Index; 6x9 inches, 336 pgs.
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