Number of Volumes1 vol.
SynopsisImmersing yourself in the world of predator and prey adds an extra layer of excitement to the thrill of fly fishing. For those that look, that know the shallow-water ways of their quarry, and who are intoxicated by sight-fishing challenges, there is little to match the thrill of trout hunting.In Stalking Western Trout, well-known and well-respected guide and writer Neale Streeks, generously shares his knowledge to help you become a trout hunter. Streeks provides great detail on: the trout's shallow-water world, learn all you need to know about the trout's habits and its habitat; how and where to look for rising trout; reading riseforms to tell a trout's size, what it's eating, and more; spotting subsurface trout; boat stalking, including techniques from your boat as well as positioning and anchoring your boat for success and safety; seasons, hatches, and flies for trout-stalking success; charts with hatch information and matching fly patterns; and sight-fishing for various species in various water types, including saltwater. So whether you are already sight-fishing for trout or have always wanted to, why not learn from one of the best, Stalking Western Trout by Neale Streeks., The most exciting moment in trout fly fishing occurs when you see the trout take your fly. Neal Streeks is an expert at stalking trout and reading water signs. As a serious angler and professional fly fishing guide his advice is priceless. Follow it to insure that you become a much better angler and most importantly, a more observant angler. The lessons and skills learned in Stalking Western Trout will compliment all your fishing. Take this book and read it slowly, memorize and practice its lessons. Book jacket., Immersing yourself in the world of predator and prey adds an extra layer of excitement to the thrill of fly fishing. For those that look, that know the shallow-water ways of their quarry, and who are intoxicated by sight-fishing challenges, there is little to match the thrill of trout hunting. In this book, well-known and well-respected guide and writer Neale Streks, generously shares his knowledge to help you become a 'trout hunter'. Streeks provides great detail on: the trout's shallow-water world, learn all you need to know about the trout's habits and its habitat; how and where to look for rising trout; reading riseforms to tell a trout's size, what it's eating, and more; spotting subsurface trout; boat stalking, including techniques from your boat as well as positioning and anchoring your boat for success and safety; seasons, hatches, and flies for trout-stalking success; charts with hatch information and matching fly patterns; and sight-fishing for various species in various water types, including saltwater. So whether you are already sight-fishing for trout or have always wanted to, why not learn from one of the best.