A River Seen Right (Hardcover)

by Michael Baughman (Author)

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From the Back Cover
Oregon's North Umpqua River contains miles of the best steelhead and trout water in North America; its pool and riffles draw anglers the world over. Michael Baughman has fished these waters most of his life, and A River Seen Right is his testament to what he has learned there. The North Umpqua flows past thousands of years of history, with three-thousand-year-old bird points still able to be found at the water's edge. In the twentieth century, renowned sportsmen such as Zane Grey have come to the river, tramping up the steps of the famed Steamboat Inn, whose history is detailed here. There are some candid words on the danger of increased fishing pressure on the viability of the fishery. The book speaks of fly patterns, productive pools, and the best seasons to fish (mostly the uncrowded ones), but its bent is not practical. Rather, Baughman brings us along on an extended tour of the river to talk about fishing, the river's rich history, and some pleasant memories - like an afternoon's walk at streamside with an old friend. The book is graced with photographs by Dan Callaghan, who is also lucky enough to call the North Umpqua his home water. Any fly fisherman, from any place, will want this special book. (71/4 X 81/4, 156 pages, color photos, b&w photos, map)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 156 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558214216
• ISBN-13: 978-1558214217
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #723,693 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title is accurate..., August 5, 2001

By	William E Koran (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful book, full of history and insight, and a little humor. There are even some great fishing tips for the river if one reads carefully and a little between the lines. Mr. Baughman loves the river, as does the photographer Dan Callaghan. I do too, and I hope this book inspires other people to love the river and protect it for future generations.

For those who don't know it, the North Umpqua is a Federal Wild and Scenic River, located on a Scenic Highway. There is very challenging and very rewarding fishing, but fishing is but a small measure of the N. Umpqua experience. As well as the great beauty of the main river, there are many waterfalls on feeder streams. The scenery and wildlife is great for those who move slowly and peacefully.

If you would like to learn about this river, I encourage you to read this book. If you visit the river, please help protect it; it's a treasure. Michael Baughman sees it right, too.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One book seen right, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

A wonderfully written tale of outdoors and flyfishing. Read this book on the advice of a friend and halfway through I was pulling out the fishing and camping gear and planning a winter trip. This book is a small treasure of a find.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One book seen right, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

A wonderfully written tale of outdoors and flyfishing. Read this book on the advice of a friend and halfway through I was pulling out the fishing and camping gear and planning a winter trip. This book is a small treasure of a find.