Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Classic Flies That Catch Them: Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish
It is with passion and clarity that Dave Whitlock describes trout, salmon, char, and how to fly fish for them. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is a collection of articles spanning Whitlock's career, all of which are essential reading for any fly-fisher. Over the past fifty years, he has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge and written a large number of articles, many of which appeared in Trout magazine and are featured within. Here, Whitlock deftly, accessibly, and thoroughly goes through a vast range of topics, including:
  • Insights into the many subspecies of trout, char, and salmon
  • Casting methods for every scenario
  • Drawing out shy fish
  • Types of flies for different waters and situations
  • Accurately imitating food sources
  • And much more!
    Discover a wealth of information consolidated by an experienced and devoted angler. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is absolutely packed with tried-and-true tips, tactics, and techniques that are presented concisely alongside colorful illustrations by Whitlock himself. This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in angling, whether they are an absolute beginner, or an experienced angler with years under their belts.
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    Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Classic Flies That Catch Them: Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish
    It is with passion and clarity that Dave Whitlock describes trout, salmon, char, and how to fly fish for them. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is a collection of articles spanning Whitlock's career, all of which are essential reading for any fly-fisher. Over the past fifty years, he has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge and written a large number of articles, many of which appeared in Trout magazine and are featured within. Here, Whitlock deftly, accessibly, and thoroughly goes through a vast range of topics, including:
  • Insights into the many subspecies of trout, char, and salmon
  • Casting methods for every scenario
  • Drawing out shy fish
  • Types of flies for different waters and situations
  • Accurately imitating food sources
  • And much more!
    Discover a wealth of information consolidated by an experienced and devoted angler. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is absolutely packed with tried-and-true tips, tactics, and techniques that are presented concisely alongside colorful illustrations by Whitlock himself. This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in angling, whether they are an absolute beginner, or an experienced angler with years under their belts.
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    Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Classic Flies That Catch Them: Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish

    Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Classic Flies That Catch Them: Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish

    Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Classic Flies That Catch Them: Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish

    Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Classic Flies That Catch Them: Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish

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    It is with passion and clarity that Dave Whitlock describes trout, salmon, char, and how to fly fish for them. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is a collection of articles spanning Whitlock's career, all of which are essential reading for any fly-fisher. Over the past fifty years, he has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge and written a large number of articles, many of which appeared in Trout magazine and are featured within. Here, Whitlock deftly, accessibly, and thoroughly goes through a vast range of topics, including:
  • Insights into the many subspecies of trout, char, and salmon
  • Casting methods for every scenario
  • Drawing out shy fish
  • Types of flies for different waters and situations
  • Accurately imitating food sources
  • And much more!
    Discover a wealth of information consolidated by an experienced and devoted angler. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is absolutely packed with tried-and-true tips, tactics, and techniques that are presented concisely alongside colorful illustrations by Whitlock himself. This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in angling, whether they are an absolute beginner, or an experienced angler with years under their belts.

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    ISBN-13: 9781510734784
    Publisher: Skyhorse
    Publication date: 06/05/2018
    Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
    Format: eBook
    Pages: 184
    File size: 31 MB
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    About the Author

    Dave Whitlock was born in Oklahoma, where he now lives, and is the author or illustrator of many fine angling books, including Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods, the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook, and the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook. Dave lives with his wife, Emily, by the Ozark Mountains in Welling, Oklahoma. Emily Whitlock learned to fish in the American South. Her love of nature has led her to gain degrees in botany and biology. An accomplished fly-fisher who edits all of Dave's work, she is passionate about getting more women involved in the sport. Emily lives with Dave in Welling, Oklahoma.
    Dave Whitlock is the author or illustrator of many fine angling books, including Dave Whitlock’s Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods, the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook, and the L.L. Bean Fly Dishing for Bass Handbook. He resides in Welling, Oklahoma.
    Emily Whitlock learned to fish in the American South. Her love of nature has led her to gain degrees in botany and biology. An accomplished fly-fisher who edits all of Dave's work, she is passionate about getting more women involved in the sport. Emily lives with Dave in Welling, Oklahoma.

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments vii

    Foreword Kirk Deeter ix

    Introduction xi

    Part 1 Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon 1

    Chapter 1 Trout Profiles 3

    Chapter 2 Rainbow Trout 9

    Chapter 3 Brown Trout 13

    Chapter 4 Brook Trout 19

    Chapter 5 Cutthroat Trout 25

    Chapter 6 Golden Trout 29

    Chapter 7 Apache Trout 33

    Chapter 8 Arctic Char 37

    Chapter 9 Dolly Varden 41

    Chapter 10 Lake Trout 45

    Chapter 11 Bull Trout 49

    Chapter 12 Hybrids 53

    Chapter 13 Arctic Grayling 57

    Chapter 14 Mountain Whitefish 61

    Chapter 15 Steelhead 65

    Chapter 16 Atlantic Salmon 71

    Chapter 17 Landlocked Salmon 75

    Chapter 18 The Pacific Salmon 79

    Chapter 19 King, or Chinook, Salmon 81

    Chapter 20 Coho Salmon 85

    Chapter 21 Sockeye Salmon 89

    Chapter 22 Chum Salmon 93

    Chapter 23 Pink Salmon 97

    Part 2 The Flies That Catch Them 99

    Chapter 24 Trout Flies 101

    Chapter 25 The Traditional Wet Fly 105

    Chapter 26 The Traditional Dry Fly 111

    Chapter 27 North Country Spiders-Classic Soft Hackles 115

    Chapter 28 The Classic Trout Fisher's Nymph 121

    Chapter 29 Classic Feathered Trout Streamers 125

    Chapter 30 Classic Terrestrial Flies 129

    Chapter 31 Classic Midges 133

    Chapter 32 Classic Bucktail Streamers 137

    Chapter 33 Classic No-Hackles 141

    Chapter 34 The Incredible Muddler Minnow 147

    Chapter 35 The Upright Hair-Wing Dry Fly 151

    Chapter 36 Small Crustacean Flies 155

    Chapter 37 The Flat Hair-Wings 161

    In Closing 165

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