Product Description

15 drawings 33 maps 6 x 9
* Now in paperback, with updated information
* Descriptions of every limestone stream in the state, more than 300 total
* Water conditions, fish populations, fishing notes

The author spent seven years locating and fishing every limestone stream in Pennsylvania, from the legendary to the unknown. He measured water temperatures, assessed fish populations, and compiled notes on hatches. The information was then reviewed by regional TU chapters. The result is an indispensable guide for trout fishermen. For the new edition, the author revisited many streams, adding new information and observations on environmental changes.

A. Joseph Armstrong is environmental chairman of the Valley Forge (Pennsylvania) chapter of Trout Unlimited and the recipient of the Outstanding TU Member Conservationist award.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #251661 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 241 pages

Customer Reviews

A seductive volume for non-fishermen, too!
AMEN as to the honesty of the evaluations of every (!) candidate PA stream eligible for the coveted "limestone influence" so prized by trout fisherman. The reasons for the author's methods are fully explained in a brief but comprehensive prologue, which includes information of considerable educational and aesthetic value for even the non-fisherman.

The sections on exactly what a limestone stream is, and the dynamics of insect hatches; the canonical "catch-and-release" philosophy; dry-fly vs. bottom bait techniques; stream quality and related environmental conservation issues; stocking vs. "wild" fish; and all-around fish lore, just wets the whistle of those of us not yet quite prepared to get into a truck at 6:30 A.M. to have a go at communing with nature in this classic, time-honored way.

I browsed a resale copy (I'm a dealer), and came away enriched and enthusiastic about at least visiting some of the easier-to-locate trout streams described in this informative and balanced compendium....

Informative
In this book, Joe listed any stream with a hint of limestone. He gave honest descrtipions, if there were no fish he said so. I just wish he had time to fish some of them more. An all around good book. I have tried some of the out of the way streams he mentioned.