Great Lakes Steelhead, Salmon, & Trout: Essential Techniques for Fly Fishing the Tributaries [Paperback]

Karl Weixlmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 2009

Essential food and flies for Great Lakes species

Detailed information on the major fisheries and their tributaries

Tackle and techniques for guaranteed year-round success

Steelhead is the most sought-after Great Lakes species, attracting fly fishers from around the country. Guide extraordinaire Karl Weixlmann provides a thorough compendium of information, tips, and techniques for any angler chasing the elusive salmon, trout, and steelhead of the Great Lakes. Includes recipes for 86 flies and photo sequences of five casting and fishing techniques.

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About the Author

Karl Weixlmann is a contributing writer for the Erie Times News and has published articles in Fly Fisherman, Pennsylvania Angler, and Outdoor Territory magazines. He is a full-time fly-fishing guide on the south shore of Lake Erie and lives in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (August 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811735834
• ISBN-13: 978-0811735834
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well done, September 30, 2009

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Leigh Shuman "leighs52" (Lancaster, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Lakes Steelhead, Salmon, & Trout: Essential Techniques for Fly Fishing the Tributaries (Paperback)

This book does a great job of capturing the author's knowledge and transmitting it to others. The writing is clear, the pictures are excellent. He even manages to convey some of his over-the-top enthusiasm for this sport and these fish.

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about fishing for Steelhead, November 30, 2010

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Deborah Freele "Avid fly angler" (London, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Lakes Steelhead, Salmon, & Trout: Essential Techniques for Fly Fishing the Tributaries (Paperback)

This book is outstanding. It has everything you need to know about fishing for steelhead and salmon around the Great Lakes in one neat package. The photos, graphics and text are clear, right to the point and easy to understand. I have a shelf full of books on this subject. All are good, but If I was to be asked to suggest just one...this would be it. It has gear set up suggestions for all the different river system types and conditions you may encounter. From dead drifting indicators to swinging with single or two handed long rods, to bottom bouncing and Chuck n' Duck. The why when, and where to use them. It also has some smashing fly patterns. Many, you'll find in my own fly box.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Steelheading guide, October 14, 2010

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Dwight Hurd (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Great Lakes Steelhead, Salmon, & Trout: Essential Techniques for Fly Fishing the Tributaries (Paperback)

Karl Weixlmann has taken his vast guiding experience, love of fishing for steelhead and his exuberance for life and the world of fishing and put it all into this book. It is a wonderful exciting read and "steelheaders", experienced or inexperienced need to read it and learn.