Trout Fishing the John Muir Trail (Paperback)

~ (Author), Steve Beck (Author) "While driving up Highway 395, heading home after a week-long solo hiking trip in the southern Sierra, I was caught off guard by my emotions..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Frank Amato Publications (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571881883
• ISBN-13: 978-1571881885
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #637,144 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Nature...her choicest treasures"-John Muir, April 10, 2000

By A Customer

It is clear in this compact guidebook that Steve Beck appreciates the special beauty of the Sierra, that he is a skilled fly fisherman, and that he has some fascination with John Muir. Almost every page has a fine color photo, and often a Muir quote. The scenery is spectacular, but there is plenty of solidly researched information for both experienced fishermen and hikers planning a trip to this area. I bought the book in preparation for an August vacation and it is hard to choose where to go with a limited amount of time. This book provides enough information for many trips!

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable, indispensable reference and guide., March 4, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The John Muir Trail runs 210 miles through the spectacular Sierra Nevada mountain range and serves as a connection to numerous trout-fishing waters. The trail passes by forty sparkling trout-filled lakes, crosses another forty fish-inhabited creeks, and follows six of California's biggest, untamed freestone rivers. Steve Beck's Trout-Fishing The John Muir Trail is a complete guide to this magnificent wilderness route, , illustrated throughout with color photos, and includes detailed information on planning and preparing for a trip to the John Muir Trail, fishing along the trail, fishing tackle, hiking gear, hiking tips, the top twenty trout streams, fly recommendations, and a great deal more. Whether novice angler or experienced fly-fisher, Trout-Fishing The John Muir Trail will prove an invaluable, indispensable reference guide.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars finally help finding fish, April 6, 2000

By A Customer

I'm delighted someone has finally offered some help finding fish in the high Sierra. I love backpacking and fishing - I can always find a trail, but not always the fish! This book provides detailed information on types of trout, their locations and populations in the many waters surrounding the Muir trail, as well as how to catch them in specific locations. Thanks Mr. Beck!