Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West, Second Edition, Revised and Updated [Hardcover]

Patrick Trotter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 16, 2008

Cutthroat tells the full story of the genuine native trout of the American West. This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated after 20 years, synthesizes what is currently known about one of our most interesting and colorful fishes, includes much new information on its biology and ecology, asks how it has fared in the last century, and looks toward its future. In a passionate and accessibly written narrative, Patrick Trotter, fly fisher, environmental advocate, and science consultant, details the evolution, natural history, and conservation of each of the cutthroat's races and incorporates more personal reflections on the ecology and environmental history of the West's river ecosystems. The bibliography now includes what may be the most comprehensive and complete set of references available anywhere on the cutthroat trout. Written for anglers, nature lovers, environmentalists, and students, and featuring vibrant original illustrations by Joseph Tomelleri, this is an essential reference for anyone who wants to learn more about this remarkable, beautiful, and fragile western native.

Editorial Reviews

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"[Here] is a place to find out everything about the 12 species of that fabulous game fish."--Sacramento Bee

"This book will be useful to all those interested in fishes, whether cutthroat trout aficionados or not."--Choice: Current Reviews For Academic Libraries

About the Author

Patrick Trotter is a retired fishery science consultant. He is the author, with Bruce Ferguson and Les Johnson, of Fly Fishing for Pacific Salmon.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press; 1 edition (July 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520254589
• ISBN-13: 978-0520254589
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for lovers of all things troutlike., January 5, 1998

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This review is from: Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West (Paperback)

This book is a definate must for anyone interested in Cutthroat trout. Not the cooking and eating of , or the fishing for, but the trout themselves. It is a complete and detailed look at all known or possible subspecies of the Cutthroat trout from the Coastal species to Lahontan cutthroat to lesser known species such as the Paiute cutthroat.

The book is divided into 15 chapters, thirteen of which cover the various subspecies. Information on their native range, morphology, life history, current status, as well as their management (or mismanagement as the case may be) is included in each chapter. The first two chapters include an overview of the species as a whole, evolution, and prehistoric distributions. There is also a forward by Dr. Trout himself, Robert Behnke in which he gives his blessing to the book and adds much credibility to the information within.

One of the finest things about the book is its readability. Trotter is a fisherman turned biologist and the text reflects this by being unassuming yet very informative. I gave the book a 9 only because it suffers from a slight case of outdatedness as it was published in 1987. Much knowledge has been gained on the subject since, but the book is still a very important overview of Cutthroat trout ecology and noone who professes to understand salmonids should be caught without having read it.

I might add that Pat Trotter is currently working in the Seattle area as a salmonid ecology consultant. I have heard him speak and highly recomend him as a benefactor of the often neglected Cutthroat trout.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent info and scope of coverage..., August 20, 2011

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Dr. Brian D. Wight (Eagle River, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West, Second Edition, Revised and Updated (Hardcover)

Trotter's book contains a wealth of information, especially on what is currently going on with particular subspecies of cutthroat. It is organized well and the footnotes are meticulous and well done. A must read for anyone into salmonid taxonomy.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West by Patrick Trotter, January 22, 2009

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Swan Crest Ridgerunner - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West, Second Edition, Revised and Updated (Hardcover)

This is an in-depth and geographically wide-ranging study of cutthroat trout in the Western USA. I'm still reading/studying the book. Some info relates to my Montana background, a lot does not. But it sure is interesting! Great cover painting; I'm not bragging but I caught them this size way back when!