Flies for Steelhead

Download or read book Flies for Steelhead written by Dick Stewart and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flies for Steelhead is the most comprehensive guide to steelhead trout flies currently being used on North American waters. Many experienced fly fishermen and guides from the United States and Canada have contributed to this large, contemporary reference.Large, bright photographs depict each fly individually, and they are accompanied by a complete and accurate description of the fly's components, making this an indispensable guide for fly tiers interested in constructing their own flies.Additional history and comments about the origins and use of each fly serve as a selection guide for the steelhead trout fly fisherman.Included are traditional wet flies; dry, damp and waking flies; shrimp flies; egg flies and nymphs that are used from California to Alaska, as well as flies used in the Great Lakes area of the United States and Canada.Anyone interested in steelhead fishing will find Flies for Steelhead a useful and interesting addition to their library. (8 1/2 X 11, 96 pages, color photos, illustrations)