Product Description

"Lani Waller has drawn on long experience and a deep love of steelhead to write a book that few steelheaders will want to be without."--Thomas McGuane "Lani Waller has a passion for these beautiful creatures that comes across on every page. And Bob Hooten brings a thorough approach to the science."--Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia "Waller . . . sees, feels, and writes about [steelhead more deeply and colorfully than any person I know. Beginner or expert, you will not be able to put this book down until you've read every single word."--Dave Whitlock: 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 favorite 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 behavior; 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 honors 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22431 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 202 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780979346064
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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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.

Customer Reviews

Lani Waller SteelHearders Way
This is the new "Holy Grail" of steel head fishing. Written and documented in a way that all fly fisherman will understand and relate to. Lani Waller is a great story teller and his life experiences on rivers can not be replaced. This is a passionate book that really tells you there is more to fly-fishing then just catching fish, enjoy the journey, care for the species.

Love it!
If you can stop looking at the great pics, you'll find this book provides great basic info...highly entertaining.