Leaper: The Wonderful World of Atlantic Salmon Fishing [Hardcover]

Charles Gaines (Editor), Monte Burke (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

Fly fishing's literary masters on the prince of gamefish.

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Leaper captures in words and pictures the ambience of Atlantic salmon fly-fishing in all its aspects - the beautiful landscapes, the thrill of the quest, the ones that got away, and the ones that didn't. Renowned novelist and fishing author Charles Gaines and his co-editor Monte Burke draw together a collection of the greatest and most evocative writing on the subject, matched to superb photographs, as well as historic watercolors, etchings, and other memorabilia. (9 1/2 x 12, 224 pages, color photos, b&w photos, etchings)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585743852
• ISBN-13: 978-1585743858
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 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: #830,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Atlantic Salmon Rivers Around The World, July 31, 2006

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flowDog "CHL" (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leaper: The Wonderful World of Atlantic Salmon Fishing (Hardcover)

I have not ever fished for Atlantics, but I plan to do so this August. My mother completely surprised me with "LEAPER", and I immediately settled into looking at the pictures of the world's great Atlantic Salmon Rivers. While turning the pages, I couldn't help but notice the numerous color plates that display detailed views of various salmon flies associated with a region or country. I was completely fascinated by the many fly designs, the descriptions and pictures of the waters. The clarity of the pictures and the plates were excellent. But, what came through most of all was a MOOD much different from that of the trout fishing rivers and gear that I am so at home with. When the Atlantic Salmon gear was talked about, it was BIGGER, HEAVIER, and BOLDER that the gear with which I am accustomed to chasing trout for the last 36 years. The descriptions of large Salmon "takes" and the initial run when hooked, instilled a respect in me that will carry through until I get to the Gaspe Penninsula next month. The pictures of the Bogdans and Hardys reels impressed me with their workmanship, historical sigificance, and instilled in me that quality gear is essential for reliability, simply because the size of the quarry and the rivers WILL (if I am so fortunate) demand more of a reel and rod than I had ever previously used. This new found respect transformed into a shopping spree for suitable gear. I looked at both traditional and modern reels and rods. Indirectly, this book gave me a starting point in which to compare proper gear on the market today. I even located some Bogdans and Hardy Salmon Reels. After doing a ton of research, I ended up buying modern gear because I opted for a lighter and waterproof drag reel, paired with a relatively light rod. But "Leapers" put me in the ball game initially, and let me preview the sport of fishing for Atlantics, and began to prepare me, mentally and physically, for the seriously demanding, yet fun world of the Atlantic Salmon. If you are going to fish, or already have fished for Atlantics, this book will probably describe the river - it's history, famous pools and runs, flies, fisherman and gear. Written by well-respected fishing authors. Not a technical book, but more a relaxed submersion in the rivers I have only dreamed of. A wonderful introduction and planning guide for what may become a very addictive pursuit.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great read, great photos, May 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Leaper: The Wonderful World of Atlantic Salmon Fishing (Hardcover)

excellent selection of authors and stories and photographs. especially enjoyed stories by mcguane and schweibert.