Brook trout are native in the Eastern United States and were the most important fly rod gamefish for early anglers, until they were supplanted by nonnative brown and rainbow trout. Today, brook trout are indicators of cold, clean water and healthy ecosystems, and in almost every place they are found, anglers will also find wild country and relative solitude. They have been introduced throughout the Rocky Mountains, where they grow large and abundant. This is the most complete guide to brook trout ever written and not only includes information on tackle and techniques but important conservation information and an in-depth section on top brook trout destinations, from Maine to Argentina. With a foreword by Ted Williams.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to fishing in British Columbia, with a chapter on tuna fishing at Santa Catalina. The chief purpose of this book is to give some idea of the habits and peculiarities of the rainbow, and the sport which it affords in its native haunts. The author spent some twelve years in the interior of the country, and fished a great many of its numberless lakes and streams - and thus writes from a wealth of practical experience. The chapters of this volume include: The Rainbow Trout, Names, Distribution, Appearance, Size in British Columbia, Its Food, Fly-Fishing for, Sporting Qualities, Possibility of New Species being Discovered, Season for Trout Fishing, Principle Districts, Tackle Necessary, et cetera. This text is being republished now complete with new introduction on the history of fishing.

This fantastic book contains a comprehensive guide to fly fishing in America, dealing with all aspects of the subject from equipment, preparation, habits and habitats, seasons and appropriate flies, and much, much more. Contents include: “Trout Found in American Waters”, “The Art of Fly-Fishing”, “A Comparison of the Merits of the Wet and Dry-fly Method of Fly-Fishing”, “The Fly-Rod and its Function”, “The Rod, The Reel, The Line, The Leader, and The Fly”, “The Habits of Trout”, “The coloration of Trout”, “The Sight and Hearing of Trout”, “How and When to Strike Trout”, “The Expert Fly Fisherman”, “List of Wet Flies”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with that in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

North America has had a 400-year love affair with the brook trout - Salvelinus fontinalis- its great native trout. In this newly revised and updated volume, Nick Karas offers the only major profile of this most beautiful gamefish. Brook Trout is a thorough look at the history, biology, and angling possibilities of the fish most anglers affectionately call the brookie. Through the eyes of a trained ichthyologist, Karas explores the brook trout's biology and the events that led to its evolution and distribution. He unravels the controversies surrounding the two largest brook trout ever taken. But the core of this book is the fishery: its past status, current condition, and future. And because the history of brook trout fishing is inseparable from the history of American fishing, Karas follows the development of the rods, reels, lines, lures and flies that evolved as anglers pursued their fascination with this great game fish. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

• Excerpts American Angler's Book, the foremost fishing reference book of its time • Info on native fishes of North America • Technical expertise on tackle Norris on Trout Fishing samples both the expertise and the generous warmth that made Thaddeus Norris (1811-1877) such a beloved figure in American angling. From his wise portrayal of the many types of anglers, to the biology and behavior of native American brook trout, to his touching portrait of the now-extinct Michigan grayling, Norris set a standard for American angling thought that educated and inspired succeeding generations and still offers us both provocation and wisdom today. His concluding essay on the joys of fly fishing alone is regarded as a primary milestone of angling philosophy that set the tone for the philosophical explorations of many later writers from Arnold Gingrich to Ernest Schwiebert to John Gierach.