The Atlantic Salmon
by Lee Wulff; 1988; hardcover; 292pp
The Atlantic salmon is the king of game fish. Sleek and silvery, an astonishing leaper, paradoxical in his habits and behavior and electrifying when hooked, Salmo salar is the ultimate angling quarry. And now, at last, we have a thoroughly revised and updated version of the classic 1958 book on this great game fish by one of the world's leading anglers. It is graced by scores of new photographs, drawings by the author, and several important new chapters. Lee Wulff provides expert advice on all phases of this great sport - tackle, casting, presentation of both wet and dry flies, fly selection, wading, where fish lie and how to make them strike, and how best to land salmon.
reviewed: "THE ATLANTIC SALMON, This is by far the most enjoyable book on Atlantic Salmon i've read and I have many. Wulff helps us learn all we need to know about the fish and how to angle it under all possible conditions. At the time of the second edition in 1983 the guy had 50 years experience in fishing for & attempting to preserve the most wonderful of all game fish. He also tells stories of flying to the wilderness of Northern Newfoundland & Labrador"
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Alaska Fishing on a Budget:
A First-Timer's Guide to Organizing and Planning an Economy Salmon Fishing Trip to the Last Frontier
by Bernard R. Rosenberg ; 2003; paperback; 112pp
Have you always wanted to go fishing in Alaska, but figured it was way out of your budget? If so, then this book is for you. Bernard has almost 20 years of experience planning spin fishing trips to Alaska at a very affordable price. This complete trip-planning book includes: resources; timing your trip; best fishing locations; arranging your flight and itinerary; vehicle rental; equipment and necessities to bring; protection from bugs, bears, and rain; packing for the trip; stocking up in Anchorage; on the road; techniques; preserving and processing your catch; etiquette; and so much more. Bernard can orchestrate the perfect trip for the minimum amount of money, follow his blueprint and you can’t go wrong.
reviewed:"Best Advice Book!, I am so glad to have found this book before taking my first fishing trip to Alaska. The author cuts right to the chase and tells you everything you need to know about salmon fishing: identifying, lures and bait, rods & reels, fishing etiquette, best salmon to eat, biting behavior, best locations, and how to process and take your catch back home. Not only this, but he also details how to pack and what to pack, transportation, and the things that are worth the extra dollar. I highlighted countless things while reading the book and will use it as my checklist for the entire trip and its preparation. It's a "must" for anyone planning a fishing trip to Alaska!"
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Trout and Salmon of North America
by Robert J. Behnke; 2002; hardcover; 384pp
This beautiful and definitive guide brings together the world's lead leading expert on North American trout and salmon, Robert Behnke, and the foremost illustrator in the field, Joseph Tomelleri.
The more than 100 illustrations of trout and salmon by Joseph Tomelleri showcased here exhibit a genius for detail, coloration, and proportion. Each portrait is made from field notes, streamside observations, photographs, and specimens collected by the artist. The result is a set of the most accurate and stunning illustrations of fish ever created. Robert Behnke has distilled 50 years of his research and writing about trout and salmon in completing this book. No one understands better than Behnke the diversity and conservation issues concerning these fishes or communicates so lucidly the biological wonders and complexities of their particular beauty.
Also included are more than 40 richly detailed maps that clearly show the ranges of populations of trout and salmon throughout North America.
reviewed:"Greatest fish book ever, Dr. Behnke is one of the foremost authorities on the taxonomy of Salmonidae. I can think of no one who has done more to save fisheries management from the one-size-fits-all mindset that has dictated the stocking thousands of miles of streams containing healthy populations of native trout with non-native hatchery stocks of rainbow trout."
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Salmon Fishing Books:
Books about fishing for Salmon
The Fly-Tying Bible:
100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs
by Peter Gathercole; 2003; spiral-bound; 256pp
Here is a thorough and practical guide to all methods of fishing for northern pike-live bait, lures, and flies.
Each of 100 fly patterns is presented in a two-page spread: an enlarged photo and textual description on the left-hand page, complemented with a set of step-by-step, clearly captioned photos on the facing page. In addition, fishing enthusiasts will find sections on fly-tying tools and materials plus general instructions for getting started. The author, a well-known fly-tier and sport fisherman gives instructions on making traditional trout and salmon flies?all of them fish catchers of proven effectiveness in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Examples vary in complexity, with patterns to fit every skill level from novice to expert fly-tier. Here are dry flies, nymphs and bugs, wet flies, streamers, and hairwings?a virtually complete selection of traditional and up-to-date examples of the art. The book's hidden spiral binding keeps its pages opened flat, which makes it ideal for reference at the workbench. More than 600 color photos.
reviewed:"Simply, the best, I have about 15 books, this is the best one, first of all it does not waste pages talking about vises, materials...etc only 20 pages of the 250. 100 fly paterns with good details, you dont need to flip the pages if you are tying a fly, evrey fly on one page only. nice pics ,very rich color and quality papers. I will recommend this book for anyone. "
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Trout & Salmon Flies of Ireland
by Peter O'Reilly, Terry Griffiths (Photographer); 1996; hardcover; 163pp
reviewed:"The only guide needed to sport fish in Ireland...nearly A fine book, flies beautifully tied , often by the originator and excellently photographed. In the trout and salmon sections Peter O'Reilly mixes the traditional with the thoroughly modern in terms of materials used and variations on traditional patterns. The title is a bit of a misnomour as some of the pattern's links to Ireland are tenuous to say the least , ("the originator drank Irish Whiskey once and his sister owned an Irish Wolfhound" type of connection), but there is no doubt that the majority of the patterns are crackers on their day in waters well beyond these shores.Each of the mayfly patterns is , in particular, a killer on the particular lake/river for which each is recommended. Peter writes his notes on the various patterns with the knowledge of one of those fortunate ones lucky enough to have fishing as a full-time profession...(detect my envy!), and with the enthuasism of one who is cracked about his job. This enthusiasm is infectious, and would convince one that having pulled the preen feathers off the cul of every canard in Ireland, and having tied up those wonderful patterns listed, that all one then had to do was to place the flies in a frying pan over a camp-fire by the edge of a lake and wait for the fish to obligingly hop from water to pan! Such is his unbridled enthusiasm for each fly that, with many of the patterns, I found myself crucifying myself with guilt, angling ego in tatters when I realised that these were the self-same patterns with which I had flogged lakes and rivers fruitlessly for days!! In conclusion, a wonderful book, if a little over-the-top in the boundless praise heaped upon some flies, particularly some dastardly salmon flies, which I know not to be worth a tinker's curse in hell....(It's certainly not my lack of angling ability that's to blame anyway!!!!!!) "
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Spinner Fishing for Steelhead, Salmon and Trout
by J. Davis ; 1989; paperback; 97pp
reviewed:"An outstanding description of a highly effective method...nearly If you thought you understood steelhead fishing before reading this book, you are in for a big surprise. Davis not only explains the theory of how and why steelhead act the way they do, but he clearly and efficiently puts it to practical use by showing anglers exactly what spinners to fish in all conditions and how to fish them. As he points out in the opening chapter, nothing is left out or glossed over. He goes into excruciating detail on everything. But don't, for a minute, think this will bore you. You will be on the edge of your seat as he tears apart conventional beliefs and introduces you to whole new way of looking at things. For example, most trout and salmon anglers think that steelhead become lethargic in cold water and must be angled for with tiny baits. Well, here comes Jed Davis with a silver-plated #5 spinner in 32 degree water. I must say that I laughed my head off at first. Like how did this thing ever get published? Surely, this man had to be a lunatic. But I tried the technique in upstate New York and at my parents house near Bellingham, Washington. I hate to say this but his system works. Most guys keep this type of thing a secret. Not Davis. This is more like true confessions of an expert steelheader. Regardless of the method you fish, this book will give you tremendous practical insight. Definitely one of the best fishing books I ever read.
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The Orvis Pocket Guide to Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead :
Tips, Tactics, and Techniques * Plus, Where
To Fish and When
by Matthew Supinski; 2004; hardcover; 160pp
Aimed at the trout and small game fisherman prepared to challenge bigger fish, this book covers everything from how these Pacific Ocean gamefish got to the Great Lakes in the first place, to how to gear up for them, fish for them, and ultimately how to land them. In succinct chapters, lifetime Great Lakes fisherman Matthew Supinski covers every aspect of these great gamefish. He begins with descriptions of their prey, the life cycles of salmon and steelhead, their habits in migration, what they look for in a fly, and when they want it.
He explains the kinds of insects found in the Great Lakes, along with their hatching cycles, and explains variations in flies based on this knowledge. The author also provides tips on how to read the water, with particular emphasis on the peculiarities of the Great Lakes region, including manmade and natural influences.
Finally, perhaps the most exciting part of catching salmon and steelhead on the fly is the spectacular fighting performance these fish put on. Like riding a bronco, their leaps, hard-thrashing runs, and refusal to submit will addict the angler to ocean-run fish for life. Supinski offers invaluable advice on how to fight and land these giants.
No fisherman will want to approach these legendary waters without The Orvis Pocket Guide to Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead.
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Steelhead & Salmon Drift-Fishing Secrets
by Timothy Kusherets; 2004; paperback; 100pp
This comprehensive book goes way beyond the basics of drift-fishing techniques to include marine biology, ichthyology, meteorology, and physics as they apply to fish and fishing. Kusherets covers; species identification and anatomy; gear; set-ups; reading water; different drifting styles and techniques; understanding fish; spotting fish; troubleshooting; using the Internet; filleting your catch; extensive glossary; and more. The unique, yet down-to-earth advice in this book will bring more fish to your line.
reviewed:"This book covers it all!, ... 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! "
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Leaper: The Wonderful World of Atlantic Salmon Fishing
by Charles Gaines (Editor), Monte Burke (Editor)
; 2004; hardcover; 224pp
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.
reviewed:"great read, great photos ... excellent selection of authors and stories and photographs. especially enjoyed stories by mcguane and schweibert."
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