Fishing Camps - Hardcover

Kylloe, Ralph R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879057572 ISBN 13: 9780879057572

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, 1996

Synopsis

19.95 gatefold paper 1-58685-188-8< BR>8 x 10 in, 144 pp, 100 Color Photographs, 40 Black & White Photographs, Rights: W, Sports< BR>The pure joy of a tug on the line-this is the subject of Fishing Camps. Whether your line yearns for bass, trout, muskie, or salmon, Fishing Camps can help you find the perfect location and accommodations. Author Ralph Kylloe transports readers to camps all over North America through his many experiences-from encountering a rattlesnake while fly-fishing in Colorado, to battling king salmon in Vancouver, to coming face-to-face with a full-grown alligator in Florida's Lake Okeechobee. Fishing Camps is certainly not limited to entertaining fish stories, though. Imparting valuable information about an array of resorts for the experienced or novice angler, the book includes details on food services, sleeping accommodations, and entertainment, plus the decor and ambiance of each specific camp. The individuality and allure of the camps are fully represented through his tantalizing fish stories and stunning photography. Kylloe also includes complete address and phone information, making this a great resource for planning your next fishing or outdoor vacation.< BR>Ralph Kylloe received his Ed.D. from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the Ralph Kylloe Gallery at Lake George, in New York's Adirondack Mountains. His previous books include Rustic Artistry for the Home, Rustic Traditions, Cabin Collectibles, and Rustic Furniture Makers.< BR>

About this title

About the Author

Ralph Kylloe, Ed.D., a professor at Tufts University, is recognized as a leading authority on rustic furniture. His personal collection has been exhibited at museums in New York and Boston. He runs an antique and decorating business in the Lake George region of the Adirondacks and New Hampshire. Feature articles about Ralph Kylloe have appeared in publications such as Country Living, Architectural Digest, and Traditional Homes. He has published two books and numerous articles on Indiana Hickory furniture and recently received the distinguished Cleo Grant from the Indiana Historical Society for continued research on the subject. He is the author of Rustic Traditions, published by Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 1993.

From the Back Cover

Pure joy, the kind of joy that only a fisherman can know--this is the subject of Fishing Camps. Enter the worlds of fly-fishing, bass fishing, tackling the mighty salmon or muskie, or ice-fishing for northern pike. Visit or revisit this age-old sport and ever-popular means of communing with nature by exploring the excitement, allure, and ambiance of fishing camps all over North America.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879057572
• ISBN 13: 9780879057572
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144