Steelheader's Way: Principles, Tactics & Techniques: Principles, Tactics and Techniques - Hardcover

Waller, Lani

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0979346061 ISBN 13: 9780979346064

Publisher: Headwater Books, 2009

Synopsis

Steelhead legend Lani Waller covers the essential elements of fishing for trophy steelhead with prose as beautiful and surprising as the fish themselves. The blend of how-to and why-to not only captures the essence of these elusive fish but also uncovers what it takes to consistently bring them to hand. Waller shares his techniques for swinging wets and waking dry flies, including proper approach, presentation, and his favourite fly patterns, both classic and contemporary. Chapters on hunting trophies, equipment, casting, and conservation provide readers with a life's worth of wisdom learned from his time on the water. Waller brings along some of his friends to help contribute to the book. Steelhead expert Bob Hooton's chapter on steelhead biology is a concise overview of the steelhead's life cycle, biology, and behaviour; artist Dave Hall illustrates Waller's swinging techniques; and photographer Ken Morrish's stunning images capture the magic of the fish and the rivers they ascend each year. This all-star cast of steelhead fanatics has created a classic book that honours the fish as well as those who chase them, whether in the Pacific Northwest of United States, the wilderness streams of British Columbia, or the hundreds of tributaries that run into the Great Lakes.

About this title

About the Author

Lani Waller has pursued steelhead for over four decades and is considered one of the foremost experts on trophy British Columbia steelhead. He was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame in 1997. He lives in Novato, California. Photographer Ken Morrish is chief operating officer of Fly Water Travel in Ashland, Oregon, and his photography and writing is featured in numerous publications, including Patagonia, Outside, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, and Northwest Fly Fishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Headwater Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0979346061
• ISBN 13: 9780979346064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 202