Steelhead, Salmon & Sea Run Books

Based on what Dec learned in 20 years as a steelheader, 15 years of which he guided nearly 200 hundred days a year. It's classic flyfishing for steelhead from A-Z as he saw, lived and taught it. There is something for everyone. From the rank novice to the most seasoned of veteran. Dec covers basic techniques proven on 1000s of steelhead, selecting the best fly for various river conditions, choosing the right tackle for you, effectively covering different water types, learning to spey cast, practical strategies for finding productive streams. 336 pgs.

Only $59.99

300 short, concise, tips to help improve the odds of catching more salmon & steelhead. Something for every angler, no matter what their level of expertise. If looking to maximize your fishing time, & catch more fish, this is a must-have. All color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 136 pgs.

Only $29.99

From fishing winter steelhead to sprint chinook, then on to trout fishing in lakes, & on to summer steelhead, then trolling for salmon in the ocean, to bobber fishing for fall chinook in tidewater, the rigging changes with each species & the techniques used to catch them. Shows both beginners & experienced anglers how to tie basic salmon & steelhead set-ups. If you want to catch more fish, in various places, with different methods, you need this book. Color, 9x11 inches, 144 pgs.

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Describes the most effective fly fishing techniques for steelhead and the best contemporary flies to use. Chapters on fly design; spey flies; wet flies; dry fly; small stream fishing; shooting heads; winter steelheading; two-handed rods; nymphing; deep drifting flies, and much more will help you successfully fly fish for steelhead year round. All color; 8.5x11 inches, 160 pgs.

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Back in print; the most complete and authoritative book of steelhead fishing. Culmination of a lifetime of study. Tackle, techniques, great steelhead rivers and profiles of masters are included. 16 pgs color, B/w photos; 8x11 inches, 494 pgs.

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Revised & expanded 3rd edition has more text, maps, drawings, photos & steelhead tips including new coverage tributary streams. New fly patterns have been added including illustrated fly tying instructions for some of the most popular patterns. Also includes revised road & stream maps, updated guide & tackle shop lists, current smolt stocking lists & web sites. 56 B/w photos, 21 illus, 7 maps; 6x9 inches, 256 pgs.

Only $29.99

All you need to become a better steelhead fly fisherman, including: steelhead biology & habitat; reading & mastering the waters where they thrive; steelhead habits; techniques for all 4 seasons; effective presentations; tackle; & more. Full color; 8.5x11 inches, 144 pgs.

Only $29.99

Describes the 3 most common hitch configurations & explains the pros & cons of each. Describes every detail of this under-utilized method so that salmon, steelhead & trout fishers can understand & use this highly effective tech. 31 photos, 42 color illustrations. 6x9 inches, 120 pgs.

Only $21.99

Postcard album holds a collection of 30 beautifully photographed works of fly-tying art. Originally designed by Irish fly-fishers in the early 19th century to catch Atlantic salmon with a rod, Atlantic salmon flies have evolved into "objects d'art." Art galleries & museums in Europe & the United States exhibit the work of fly-tier Tim Trexler. All color; 30 postcards.

Only $12.99

Great for fall! Veteran fly fisherman guides you to the best steelhead fishing the Great Lakes have to offer. Includes: what they feed on; what flies best imitate their food base; & the low-down on tackle, tactics, & where to go to have the best luck. 50 B&W photos, 8 color pgs; 10 maps. 7x10 inches, 224 pgs.

Only $35.99

A steelhead classic. Includes many of the best anglers (& legends such as Jim & Carol Green, Bill Nelson, Ted Trueblood, Tom Morgan, & Keith Stonebraker, & others) from the beginnings of steelhead fly-fishing in the last century to the present time. Color scenery by Dan Callaghan. Color fly plates; 8.5xll inches, 92 pgs.

Only $25.99

McMillan, noted Northwest greased line steelhead angler, has written a long introduction explaining how this classic method works for summer and winter run steelhead. 42 illustrations, 4 color plates; 5.5x8.5 inches, 221 pgs.

Only $9.99

Compact & comprehensive guide to all aspects of fishing for steelhead & salmon. Teeny, inventor of the famous Teeny flies & the Teeny fly lines shows where & when it is best to fish for steelhead & salmon, how to find them & cast to them, & what flies you will need. He also includes vital info about: Where to find steelhead in OR, WA, CA, ID, British Columbia, Alaska, & the Great Lakes; distinguishing natural traits of the salmon of the Pacific - including the Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum, & Pink salmons - & how to fish for them; special conditions, including water clarity, stream beds, & other environmental considerations that can help or hinder your fishing. Full Color Throughout; 5x7 inches, 160 pgs.

Only $17.99

Details the salmon’s extraordinary life cycle & covers the latest scientific research on exactly where salmon travel to in the sea, what influences the numbers that return to the river, the impact of global warming on migratory patterns, & what we can tell from scale readings. 54 color illus; 11x8.5 inches, 144 pgs.

Only $39.99

A very rich source of new info & delightful visual images — of the fish, of the anglers, & of the elaborate & not so elaborate camps & lodges that are inextricable strands of the fabric of the great sport of fly fishing. Private photos & paintings; 8.5x11 inches, 292 Pgs.

Only $125.99

This full color book teaches you how to fly fish for magnificent, strong, acrobatic summer steelhead. Everything is covered: tackle, lines, rods, effective fly patterns and when to fish them, casting methods, reading water, wet fly, greased line, skating, knots, wading, top 12 flies, fly tying etc. 8.5x11 inches, 48 pages.

Only $15.99

The ultimate reference for Atlantic salmon fishing. Tying instructions for every major salmon pattern developed over the centuries. Color photography by Michael Radencich and artwork by John Swan. 206 color photos, 50 b/w photos, 30 drawings; 8x11 inches, 416 pgs.206 color photos, 50 B/w photos, 30 drawings; 8x11 inches, 416 pgs.

Only $75.99

If you love to catch salmon and steelhead this may be the most important book you will ever read. All the information you need to find and catch steelhead, coho, chinook, pink and chum salmon in rivers. In addition, there are complete chapters on making your own jigs and on fishing lead jigs in the ocean for salmon. Color; 8.5x11 inches, 96 pgs.

Only $24.99

Each issue features one famous steelhead river and is authored by one writer who knows the river well. Color photos show the river in all its seasonal moods. The angling history of the river is included as well as a fly plate showing the most productive patterns. A color map assists the reader in finding specific locations, with information on seasons, lodging, guides, tackle shops & other sources of information are also included. All-color format; 8.5x11 inches, 48 pgs.

Only $15.99

The Kispiox is truly a river of dreams; no other steelhead river in the world holds more allure to fly-fishers seeking large steelhead than does this stream. Art Lingren uncovers the secrets to this beautiful and productive river, including it’s fascinating history, the famous fishermen who have enjoyed its challenges. 8.5x11 inches, 48 pgs.

Only $15.99

This well illustrated guide covers the techniques you'll need for success. 8.5x11 inches, 80 pgs

Only $16.99