Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout: New Techniques, Tactics, and Patterns

by Bob Linsenman, Kelly Galloup

Overview

This modern, all-encompassing manual on the art of streamer fishing teaches new techniques for catching trophy-sized trout on a fly.

Streamers are the most effective of all fly patterns for the seduction of large trout, because they imitate the look and behavior of the smaller fish these trophies feed on. Sooner or later, every angler seeking the thrill of landing a trout over 20 inches—dream fish for most—will need to understand the particular art of streamer fishing.

Included in this guide: new information on the feeding behavior of large trout and what it means for the angler; detailed, illustrated casting and fishing techniques for a variety of conditions; advice on netting and releasing trout safely, as well as photographing them; color photographs of new and classic patterns, with complete tying recipes; and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780881506723
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	09/30/2004
Pages:	172
Sales rank:	433,119
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Bob Linsenman is the author of Great Lakes Steelhead, Michigan Trout Streams, The Ausable River, and Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout, as well as articles for Fly Fisherman, The Fly Fisher, American Angler, and others. He's been a dedicated fly-fisherman and guide for most of his life. Linsenmann lives in Rose City, Michigan.

Kelly Galloup owns The Troutsman, a fly-fishing shop and guide service, in his hometown of Traverse City, Michigan. He is a pioneer in developing flies and techniques for streamer fishing, a sport he has pursued for 25 years. He has written articles for Fly Fisherman, The Fly Fisher, and American Angler.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	9
	Foreword	11
	Introduction	15
Chapter 1	A Brief History of Streamers	21
Chapter 2	The Behavior of Large Trout	29
Chapter 3	Reading the Water	49
Chapter 4	Mastering the Techniques	71
Chapter 5	Today's Most Effective Patterns	109
Chapter 6	Equipment	145
	Suggested Reading	155
	Index	157