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Steelhead & Salmon Drift-Fishing Secrets

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If you want to read the world's most definitive strategies on how to prepare for and consistently catch Steelhead and Salmon then you must by all means have "Steelhead and Salmon Drift Fishing Secrets" in your fishing books library. This book is simply without equal in describing everything you need to know in such a clear and concise "can't miss" fashion that you will in all likelihood carry it with you until it becomes second nature to you when you prepare to fish, while you fish, and in preparing your catch at the end of the day.
Timothy Kusherets has no equal in intellectual acuity, years of singularly devoted research, hands on experience and keen ability to effectively share what he has learned with other fishermen who constantly seek the challenge of Steelhead and Salmon fishing. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of all is that this is his first book and frankly I can't wait to see what he's going to give us next. This is truly a fine beginning of what I hope will be a very long and productive stream of invaluable fishing advice and information from Mr. Kusherets.
Dr. Branton K. Holmberg, a retired educator and businessman, Steelhead and Salmon fisherman and delighted (take it with me everywhere I fish) owner of "Steelhead and Salmon Drift Fishing Secrets"

This book is great for both the experienced angler and those new
to steelheading. Mr. Kusherets' writing style is inviting and the book is
well illustrated. From advice on equipment selection, to an illustrated
tutorial on reading holding water, to advanced tips and techniques, to new perspectives on the sport, this book covers it all - Nicely done!

Answers to questions, that's all I needed. All the brew-ha-ha of guides telling me that I needed them to help me catch fish was just a bunch of bull. Three consecutive years I went to Alaska to catch fish and I didn't get one hookup. When I met Timothy he freely helped me understand what it took to understand fish. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on his book and with it I have been able to learn many things I wasn't even aware I needed to know. The first time I went out I got a fish after Timothy told me what modifications I needed to make. I never dreamed that I would catch as many fish as I have. He really does know fish and he knows how to find'em.

Steelhead & Salmon Drift-Fishing secrets provides a wealth of information about Steelhead and Salmon fishing and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to get involved in this particular area of sport fishing. Of immense value are the photographs and tips on reading water, as well as the detailed anatomy of the various fish and tips on hitting the river at the right time when fish are biting.

While specific in certain areas, it is also very general in others which is inconsistent with the thesis of the book, i.e. Kushrets does not speak in depth about any particular region although he makes it clear he is from the Northwest U.S. One thing that may turn off the novice angler is for most of the book he speaks to the reader in a very authoritative "this is how you fish" style, more like a college professor than an enthusiastic weekend warrior. Explaining things in a simple, straight forward and friendly way is not Kushrets' writing style.

I would not go so far as to say that this is 'the definitive steelhead resource' it could have definitely contained more information; you can read it in an evening. Nonetheless the author knows his stuff and will impart you with some serious knowledge on how some of the best anglers are getting it done in the world of Steelheading.

I love to fish. The thrill of getting a fish on is like none other. I picked this book up accidentally, so to speak, from my local sporting goods store for the sole purpose of learning how to filet a fish. The clerk said "try this one"( Meaning Timothy's book). So my next salmon fishing trip, I learned how to filet. great easy method. Then I started reading more and found that this guy really knows how to catch fish. I was really amazed at the scientific approach to weather conditions, temperature, how to read the river and presentation or " offering" to the fish. A total wealth of excellent information. Great book.

I've read many fishing books, but this one surprised me. There are many great pictures and all of them have great illustrative points, but seeing the author in so many of them really gave me the confidence in what he was saying and doing. You can actually see him doing all the scientific fishing and that to me is valuable. This is the best fishing book I've ever heard of!
I learn things every time I read it. I'd like to think I'm a great fisherman, but when I get stuck on something I just crack the book and BOOM, there's the answer!

A fan of Mr. Kusherets

I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about drift fishing in general and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and amount of information contained in the book. This book is one of the best angling books I've ever read and not only does it cover drift fishing rigs and techniques in detail, but covers other valuable information as well.

Whether or not you want to learn how to drift fish, this book deserves a a place in every angler's library.

While other books do cover trout anatomy, none do it in such detail. This book goes over every aspect of trout anatomy so that you even learn how to tell the difference between male and female trout - and important skill for anglers wanting to help ensure they release female trout to help preserve the fishery.

This book is also one of the best I've seen with information on reading rivers (another important skill for all river and stream anglers). While other books do teach this, this book is unique in the quality of photos that accompany the information. In fact, this book is filled with high quality photos throughout all it's pages (a real advantage for those who may not have seen or used some of the equipment discussed before).

Other information contained in the book include tips for drift fishing tackle, rigging options, different drift fishing techniques, tips for recognizing subtle strikes and setting the hook, and even detailed info and pictures for filleting your catch!

It's obvious from page one that the author knows what he's talking about and has information to share for beginners as well the advanced angler.

I'd highly recommend this book to any and all trout anglers (beginners and advanced alike)!

Thank you! Your book saved me a lot of time and money. I'm new to the sport and two seasons of catching some fish and wow I can't believe the difference.
The fish handling in your book opened my eyes, and to my friends, and we leave the nets at home. Thanks again for the education lesson! It is truly worth all your efforts.

Answers to questions, that's all I needed. All the brew-ha-ha of guides telling me that I needed them to help me catch fish was just a bunch of bull. Three consecutive years I went to Alaska to catch fish and I didn't get one hookup. When I met Timothy he freely helped me understand what it took to understand fish. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on his book and with it I have been able to learn many things I wasn't even aware I needed to know. The first time I went out I got a fish after Timothy told me what modifications I needed to make. I never dreamed that I would catch as many fish as I have. He really does know fish and he knows how to find'em.

If you ever wanted to know the expert way to construct a corkie and yarn rig, the reasons why it's constructed that way and how to fish a drift with it...this is your book. My favorite section though is the answer to the question "What does a hit feel like?" The transparent writing style of this book will be refreshing to anyone who has read any amount of fishing material and been left with many more questions of how and why.

I highly recommend this book.