Brook Trout Fishing

Author : Nick Karas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781510700871

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Brook Trout by Nick Karas Pdf

North America has had a 400-year love affair with the brook trout - Salvelinus fontinalis- its great native trout. In this newly revised and updated volume, Nick Karas offers the only major profile of this most beautiful gamefish. Brook Trout is a thorough look at the history, biology, and angling possibilities of the fish most anglers affectionately call the brookie. Through the eyes of a trained ichthyologist, Karas explores the brook trout's biology and the events that led to its evolution and distribution. He unravels the controversies surrounding the two largest brook trout ever taken. But the core of this book is the fishery: its past status, current condition, and future. And because the history of brook trout fishing is inseparable from the history of American fishing, Karas follows the development of the rods, reels, lines, lures and flies that evolved as anglers pursued their fascination with this great game fish. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Kevin Callan
Publisher : Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Algonquin Provincial Park (Ont.)
ISBN : 1550462113

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Brook Trout and Blackflies by Kevin Callan Pdf

A guide to 20 trips in Algonquin Park -- Ontario's foremost canoeing destination and a paddler's paradise of spectacular lakes and rivers. Includes routes for all skill levels.

Author : Bob Mallard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811766142

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Squaretail by Bob Mallard Pdf

Brook trout are native in the Eastern United States and were the most important fly rod gamefish for early anglers, until they were supplanted by nonnative brown and rainbow trout. Today, brook trout are indicators of cold, clean water and healthy ecosystems, and in almost every place they are found, anglers will also find wild country and relative solitude. They have been introduced throughout the Rocky Mountains, where they grow large and abundant. This is the most complete guide to brook trout ever written and not only includes information on tackle and techniques but important conservation information and an in-depth section on top brook trout destinations, from Maine to Argentina. With a foreword by Ted Williams.

Author : Kevin Callan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0228102456

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A Paddler's Guide to Algonquin Park by Kevin Callan Pdf

New in this edition: Ten new routes, 64 added pages, updated text -- an essential purchase of a revised classic. Review of previous edition: The book is much more than a trip guide. Callan weaves in anecdotes from his own trips, so there's all the nuts and bolts info but with some good stories thrown in. -- The Journal of Canadian Wilderness Canoeing Ontario's Algonquin Park is one of North America's foremost canoeing destinations. Only a day's journey from the Great Lakes and much of the Eastern Seaboard, and 200 miles from Toronto, it's a paddler's paradise of spectacular lakes, rivers and marshes surrounded by maple hills and rocky ridges. The only way to explore the interior of the park is by canoe or on foot, where you will be rewarded with a chorus of wolves howling and the echoing call of loons. You may also see more of the abundant wildlife that call it home: moose, white-tailed deer, beaver, black bears, and more than 300 bird and 30 reptile species. This revised and updated edition of A Paddler's Guide to Algonquin Park has 64 more pages, 10 new canoe routes for a total of 35, new photographs by Callan, and detailed redesigned maps showing portages and permitted campsites. Callan has chosen routes of varying difficulty and experience, from easy to deep backcountry. Along with updates of information according to changes in park conditions, regulations, closed routes and so on, the book includes this essential information: Route difficulty Portages Campsite locations Put-in and take-out recommendations Alternative access points Updated list of local outfitters and guides Updated web sites and more. Kevin Callan has paddled Algonquin Park for three decades. His practical advice and lively descriptions are like having him sitting in the lead canoe -- and that would be an adventure.

Author : Ian Rutter,Charity Rutter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Appalachian Region, Southern
ISBN : 0977718514

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Fly Fishing with Streamers by Ian Rutter,Charity Rutter Pdf

Fishing with streamers is not only the best way to hook a big trout on a fly rod, it's the most exciting way. This book eliminates any confusion by presenting clear instructions. Ian & Charity Rutter share their expertise from a career on the water. Big rivers, meadow streams, and tumbling creeks are all places where streamers catch trout and they're included in this book. Strategies for fishing from drift boats are covered as well as strategies to use when wading.

Author : Zambello, Lou
Publisher : Wilderness Adventures Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781940239071

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Flyfisher's Guide to New England by Zambello, Lou Pdf

This completely new flyfishing guide to New England is the best flyfishing guide ever on this fishery-rich and historic area. Author and flyfishing guide Lou Zambello provides all the information to improve your catch rate in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Masschusetts. Full-color maps accompany the fisheries, complete with GPS coordinates, access points, public land, access roads, boat ramps (including small hand launches), parking areas, named holes and pools and more. Many flyfishers flock to the same well-known waters that are written about again and again and face crowded conditions. Yet there are hundreds of productive waters that are ignored. Zambello, who has spent over 30 years fishing in New England, teamed with former Maine State Fisheries Director John Boland and other experts to cover many of these great uncrowded waters in the Flyfisher's Guide to New England. Lou spent the last several years criss-crossing New England researching this book, a review of many hundreds of both popular and unknown, moving and stillwaters in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Following Wilderness Adventures Press' tradition of creating the best flyfishing guide books, the new full-color Flyfisher's Guide to New England will help you get your own piece of fishing heaven. Also check out Zambello's first book, Flyfishing Northern New England's Seasons.

Author : Dan Strickland,Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources,J. Fraser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Algonquin Provincial Park (Ont.)
ISBN : 0921709382

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Fishing in Algonquin Provincial Park by Dan Strickland,Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources,J. Fraser Pdf

Author : Charles Bradford
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752330366

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The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout by Charles Bradford Pdf

Reproduction of the original: The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout by Charles Bradford

Author : Harry W. Murray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000044027476

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Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park by Harry W. Murray Pdf

Author : Craig Nova
Publisher : Eno Publishers
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780982077184

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Brook Trout and the Writing Life by Craig Nova Pdf

In this memoir, novelist Craig Nova explores the interconnections between his work as a writer, his personal life, and his passion for fly-fishing. Nova leads the reader into his courtship, marriage, the birth of his children, and his life as a father, husband, writer, friend, citizen, and angler. Just as the author observes the life of the elusive and beautiful brook trout in the tea-colored streams, he finds interconnections to his daily lifehe teaches his daughter to build an igloo; he deals with the disappointment of a very public mean-spirited review of his much-anticipated novel; he gazes at his wife-to-be in her hammock by a stream; he finds himself the victim of a random blackmailer. Unpredictable and keenly observed, Nova leads us through the terrain of the life of an artist. The one constant is the stream and the brook trout which offer both respite from the demands of his life and a wellspring of inspiration and strength. It is a paean to nature and the beauty of the brook trout.

Author : Chris Hunt
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781625846921

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Fly Fishing Idaho's Secret Waters by Chris Hunt Pdf

Idaho's clear flowing rivers are world famous for fly fishing, but finding that elusive perfect spot to land a trophy in the vast wilderness requires a lot of time and knowledge. Fortunately, writer, angler and conservationist Chris Hunt has traveled to some of the state's most idyllic areas to find the best fishing the Gem State has to offer. Adventurous anglers can follow his directions off the beaten path to enjoy excellent scenery and even better fishing. Brimming with expert tips and seasonal strategies for each location, this handy guide will find its place in a dry pocket for every successful excursion.

Author : Tom Rosenbauer
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1599211475

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The Orvis Guide to Prospecting for Trout by Tom Rosenbauer Pdf

The authors present a refreshingly straightforward and common sense approach to better communication with a horse through touch.

Author : Phil Rowley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493040056

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The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing by Phil Rowley Pdf

Lakes are one of the most challenging opportunities available to today's fly fisher. Stillwaters offer a long active season with numerous hatches and presentation challenges. Fish grow big and fat and many fishers find this appeal hard to resist. But the transfer from rivers and streams is often difficult, especially if a prolonged trial-and-error approach is adopted. This book examines the stillwater fly fisher's kit bag, expectations, and offers an introduction to the diverse stillwater food sources. The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing explains everything the aspiring stillwater fly fisher needs to be successful and build a sound foundation that will last through a lifetime plying stillwaters.

Author : Lou Zambello
Publisher : Wilderness Adventures Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781940239248

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In Pursuit of Trophy Brook Trout by Lou Zambello Pdf

The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) has captured the fascination of anglers for centuries, and some flyfishers devote lifetimes in pursuit of wild or native trophies. Yet 90 percent never catch a brook trout over 14 inches. Why? Simple: the average angler doesn’t know how to find them and rarely employs the specialized tactics required for hooking a large brook trout. Which is why well-known author of New England flyfishing, Lou Zambello, has written this new book, In Pursuit of Trophy Brook Trout: Techniques, Timing, and Territories. Zambello has fished for and guided anglers after wild trophy brook trout for decades. He has spent years deciphering seasonal migration patterns, aquatic life cycles, and weather events impacting brookie behavior. He’s tested different flies and tactics, both on the surface and down deep. This book explains where big brookies can be found, when they are catchable, how to fool them, and how to land them, all while recounting illuminating trophy trout experiences. The beauty of a male trophy brook trout in spawning colors rivals any of nature’s canvases – broad greenish flanks decorated with blue halos and the deep orange or burgundy of its underside highlighted by white-tipped fins that looked like an underwater baker had dipped them in vanilla frosting. Landing a wild or native brook trout that measure in pounds instead of inches should be at the top of everyone’s bucket list. Read and reread this insightful new book and become one of the lucky few who can boast of landing a trophy wild brook trout.

Author : John Gierach
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781439128589

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Even Brook Trout Get The Blues by John Gierach Pdf

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. “Once an angler has become serious about the sport (and ‘serious’ is the word that’s used), he’ll never again have enough tackle or enough time to use it. And his nonangling friends and family may never again entirely recognize him, either.” In other words, he (or she) will have entered Gierach territory. And fishermen who choose to brave the crowds at the big hold, commune with the buddies at the “family pool,” or even wade into questionable waters in the dark of night are sure to recognize themselves in Even Brook Trout Get the Blues. Whether debating bamboo versus graphite rods, describing the pleasure of fishing in pocket waters or during a spring snow in the mountains, or recounting a trip in pursuit of the “fascinatingly ugly” longnose gar, Gierach understands that fly-fishing is more than a sport. It’s a way of life in which patience is (mostly) rewarded, the rhythms of the natural world are appreciated, and the search for the perfect rod or ideal stream is never ending. It is not a life without risks, for as Gierach warns: “This perspective on things can change you irreparably. If it comes to you early enough in life, it can save you from ever becoming what they call ‘normal.’” Even Brook Trout Get the Blues will convince you that “normal” is greatly overrated.