Synopses & Reviews
To catch a steelhead or salmon on a fly is among the most exhilarating fishing experiences on North America, and Jim Teeny is arguably the world's foremost expert on the subject. Steelhead and salmon are anadromous, and fishing for each species requires specialized knowledge. In this concise and well-illustrated book, the inventor of the famous Teeny flies and the Teeny fly lines shows where and when it is best to fish for steelhead and salmon, how to find them and cast to them, and what flies you will need. He also includes vital information about: where to find steelhead in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, British Columbia, Alaska, and the Great Lakes; the distinguishing natural traits of the salmon of the Pacific - including the Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum, and Pink salmons - and how to fish for them; special conditions affecting steelhead and salmon, including air and water temperature, water clarity, stream beds, and other environmental considerations that can help or hinder your fishing.Most important, he discusses the Teeny Technique, which is a wealth of information from his years of experience and observation about how to approach, present, retrieve, and release these magnificent fish. This is a must-have book for steelhead- or salmon-fishing beginners, and a trove of valuable hints and specialized techniques for experts. (5 x 7 1/2, 160 pages, color photos, color illustrations, diagrams, charts)