Fly-Fishing Pioneers & Legends of the Northwest [Paperback]

Jack W. Berryman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

The people, places, tackle, techniques, flies, literature, fly shops, photography, and lore of western fly fishing during the late nineteenth and twentieth century

History of shooting heads, weighted flies, woven flies, the double haul, spliced lines, stripping baskets, and more Northwest fly-fishing innovations

Development of unique fly styles west of the Rocky Mountains: Bailey's "mossbacks"; Pott's woven-bodied "mites"; Rosborough's "fuzzy nymphs"; and Pray's "optics"; among numerous others

The inventions, achievements, traditions, and lore of western fly fishing are explored in this unique book, which examines the contributions of twenty-three pioneers and legends from British Columbia, California, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington: Dan Bailey, Ted Trueblood, Zane Grey, Polly Rosborough, and Roderick Haig-Brown, as well as some not so well known like Harry Hornbrook, "Mooch" Abraham, and Ralph Olson. Written in an engaging style with original photographs and fly plates, the book documents the development of new and effective fly patterns, fishing methods, techniques, and tackle, all necessary for the unequaled western waters and their novel fish--five species of Pacific salmon, Kamloops trout, steelhead, and sea-run cutthroat trout.

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About the Author

Jack W. Berryman, Ph.D., is a professor and historian at the University of Washington, Seattle, an avid fly fisherman, and a freelance journalist with membership in the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Society of Environmental Journalists. He lives in Kirkland, Washington, with his wife, Elaine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Northwest Fly Fishing, LLC (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977945405
• ISBN-13: 978-0977945405
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,096,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fly-fishing Pioneers & Legends of the Northwest, January 4, 2007

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D. M. Robertson (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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An excellent read. Well researched and presented by author Jack Berryman. Excellent writing and very nice presentation -- book's cover, color photos, use of the various flys. A good book for fly fisherman and non-fly fisherman. A book that shows how individual contributions by exceptional people advance a field and interest.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fly-fishing Pioneers & Legends of the Northwest, May 13, 2007

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Mukilteo Bookie "Teo" (Mukilteo, WA) - See all my reviews

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This was a gift for my son's birthday and he loved it!