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Bill Lindner & Kay Lindner RECIPES FROM NATURE: FORAGING THROUGH THE SEASONS
CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIO 1589232380 Hardcover BOOK
Foraging & gathering fresh ingredients from anture - such as wild game, fish, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, nuts & berries - is an increasingly popular outdoor activity. Now a unique new cookbook helps make the most of those ultrafresh ingredients. 100+ photos/illus; 8.5x11 inches, 128 pgs.
'* Photos & info about many ingredients in their natural state.
* Tips on where to find & how to harvest ingredients
Foraging & gathering fresh ingredients from anture - such as wild game, fish, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, nuts & berries - is an increasingly popular outdoor activity. Now a uniqaue new cookbook helps make the most of those ultrafresh ingredients.
Includes ingredients from specialty growers & farmers' markets.
Cooks are always looking for new recipes that include their fresh outdoor finds. This cookbook inlcudes ingredients from throughout North America. Sidebars contain photos of ingredients in their natural state & insightful information about them. In addition to the food photography, intimate images of fishing, hunting, & harvesting lend to the mood of self-harvesting. An index & nutritional values are included.
Recipe categories include: appetizer, breakfast/brunch, salad, entree, side dish, soup/stew, sauce and dessert.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Bill Lindner is a nationally known, professional outdoors and food photographer. His work has appeared in many books and magazines for more than 25 years.
Kay Lindner writes food columns for many prestigious outdoor magazines, including The Florida Sportsman and Bass Pro Outdoor World.
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Bill Marts HOW TO FLY FISH: BEYOND THE BASICS AND READING MOVING WATER
BENNETT WATT ENTERTAINMENT DVD
Stillwater & streams: instruction & tips that will help anglers understand the fish in it's environment. Reading the water: the ability to read streams & lakes & approach the water with confidence. Casting skills: for all environments, lakes, streams, ponds, etc. Entomology: a guide to finding the right fly. Advanced instruction as well as a quick review of the basics help all levels of experience to improve their skills. DVD, 150 min.
'Fly fishing expert, Bill Marts, guides viewers to become accomplished fly anglers. Stillwater and streams: instruction and tips that will help anglers understand the fish in it's environment. Reading the water: the ability to read streams and lakes and approach the water with confidence. Casting skills: for all environments, lakes, streams, ponds, etc. Entomology: a guide to finding the right fly. Advanced instruction as well as a quick review of the basics help all levels of experience to improve their skills.
This is a comprehensive instructional program which, by example and diagram, shows viewers where and how to catch fish in rivers, streams and spring creeks. Jim & Kelly Watt, hosts of ESPN's acclaimed Fly Fishing Video Magazine, pass on to viewers what they've learned from their fly fishing travels. Gain insight from the local guides from some of the world's best fishing places. Learn the skills to reading moving water - big, small, fast and slow and all that's between.
UPC: 799759022738
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Bill Marts HOW TO FLY FISH: LAKES
BENNETT WATT ENTERTAINMENT
Lakes are some of the most available waters to many fly fishing enthusiasts but can be a mystery to even the most experienced angler. Fly fishing expert, Bill Marts, unravels the many mysteries of still water fly fishing. Topics included: reading the water, entomology, choosing the right flies, single person floatation devices, strike detection, fish fighting, equip, fishing techniques, releasing fish & much more. DVD, 60 min.
'UPC: 799759022639
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Bill Mason SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FLY FISHING: LEARN FROM A MASTER
NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK 1568000332 Paperback BOOK
Master angler Bill Mason takes the mystery out of fly fishing & teaches you all you need to know to get started in this beautiful sport. 220 photos & illus; 7x9 inches, 255 pgs.
'Master angler Bill Mason takes the mystery out of fly fishing and teaches you all you need to know to get started in this beautiful sport. Includes: what to look for in rods, reels, lines, leaders and other equipment; 15 steps to fly-casting like a master; what every angler should know about trout and their senses; matching the hatch; 16 fly fishing techniques that can work for you; & the art of fly tying.
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Bill McClure BRITTANY TALES: BEST OF DOGS, BEST OF TIMES
GLADE RUN PRESS 0974321222 Hardcover BOOK
McClure shares some of his favorite memories culled from over 46 years of Brittany ownership. From "There Are Ladies in My Life" - where he explores the difficult choices that must be made when selecting pups from a litter - to the wry humor of "Four Incredible Gun Dogs & One Pervert."
'In this book, Bill McClure shares some of his favorite memories culled from over forty-six years of Brittany ownership. From "There Are Ladies in My Life" - where he explores the difficult choices that must be made when selecting pups from a litter - to the wry humor of "Four Incredible Gun Dogs and One Pervert" - where the reader learns about the exploits of an unusual dog named Hunter - Bill McClure paints a vivid and loving portrait of his favorite breed.
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Bill McGuire BILL MCGUIRE'S FOCUS AND FIRE WITH EYE-CAM
Sunrise Productions
McGuire teaches you how to diagnose any target presentation & develop a plan that will end with Xs on your scorecard. The EYE-Cam allos you to follow Bill's eyes & see where he first focuses on the target; you will see the gun more to the target, the lead established & the shot taken.
'Bill McGuire makes shooting look easy and smooth with little gun movement. His pre-mounted method of shooting is very simple and extremely easy to learn; it depends on a good plan for each target and efficient use of the eyes and hands. In this video, Bill teaches you how to diagnose any target presentation and develop a plan that will end with Xs on your scorecard.
Once you put Bill's method into use, you will have the ability to hit any target you encounter.
The EYE-Cam allos you to follow Bill's eyes and see where he first focuses on the target; you will see the gun more to the target, the lead established and the shot taken. This presentation gives the viewer the best EYE-Cam footage ever filmed.
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Bill Morris SALTWATER COWBOYS
Coastal Carolina Press 1928556450 Paperback BOOK
Strange doesn't begin to describe what's been happening in this small fishing village. Sea turtles are turning up in the most unusual places & Dodge wants to know who's behind the eco-pranks. Irresistibly funny & sure to reel you in. 5.5x8.5 inches, 224 pgs.
'Dodge Lawson has been around Croaker Neck long enough to see his share of strange things. But lately strange doesn't begin to describe what's been happening in this small fishing village. Sea turtles are turning up in the most unusual places and Dodge wants to know who's behind the eco-pranks. It just might be his friends -- a dying breed of backwater buckaroos struggling to retain their traditions & self-sufficient way of life.
His best friend is a shrimper whose ready smile & gifts with the hoi toide language land him a guest appearance before the state legislature. The there's Digger Davis, a skipper who lost his captain's license over an herbal indiscretion. And Pogy, the town mystic, whose necklace of arrowheads lets him whistle past the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
Dodge is the man in the middle, a dingbatter in love with a beautiful redhead on her own mission: saving the sea turtles. When a Yankee filmmaker down to his last reel shows up in town, the pranks escalate & events spiral out of control.
WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
"The best fictional take on what's really happening on Carolina's central coast since Margaret Maron's Shooting at Loons. Catch this rowdy ride!"
--Bland Simpson, author of Ghost Ship of Diamond Shoals
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bill Morris, now living in Beaufort, N.C., has been published ina variety of places including Urban Hiker, Spectator, Our State magazine, and Wildlife in North Carolina.
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Bill Nash FLY CASTING SYSTEMS MANUAL
Bill Nash BOOK
Complete instructions & illus on how to assemble a line system: the why & where of knots, loops, line selection, etc. The intent is to provide enough info so that a 100% strong system can be assembled for any fishing situation - knots best for Fluorocarbon are identified. Illus; 8.5x11 inches, : 35%.
'Fly Casting Systems Book Description
The "book" is a Fly Casting Systems Manual, with instructions and illustrations on how to assemble a line system: the why and where of knots, loops, line selection, etc.
The intent is to provide enough information so that a 100% strong system can be assembled for any fishing situation - knots best for Fluorocarbon are identified.
The Knot and Rigging Story
All through my early fishing years there was one element that caused me great frustration and frequent disappointment and that was having the line/leader break, at a knot, at what seemed to be well below the rated line strength.
I used the knots recommended by sport shop personal, friends and articles in fishing periodicals, thinking that almost any tangle that didn't immediately pull apart would provide a good connection. As a result, I lost many flies to snags, many fish and flies to break offs (one time losing seven out of twelve fish hooked) and some fly lines.
Eventually I learned of a knot for connecting a fly to a leader ' the Orvis Knot - that seemed to provide nearly 100% strength. I demonstrated it to some members of my fly fishing club, using a contest to determine whom used/tied the best knot. This entails tying a knot on one end of a piece of leader, then challenging a knot on the other end by pulling them apart until one or the other breaks. As it turned out, the Orvis Knot was best of all that were tried. During the contest one of the club members suggested that I lead a seminar on knot tying and I agreed to do that.
Well, agreeing to present a seminar on knots and doing it are quite different. As a teacher knew that I would have to make a selection of knots for the various connections used in a fly-casting system, produce a Syllabus of knot instructions and prepare visual aids for demonstrations. It, also, occurred to me that I should know what the break strengths of the various knots would be and how variations in tying them would affect the strengths.
While I was an Instructor at San Jose City College I had obtained a cast off Line Testing Machine from the Physics Lab that was just what I needed for this task. Well, surprise, surprise, what a rude awakening this became. Most of the knots recommended and used by fishermen were not nearly 100% strong, most were in the 60% to 85% range, no wonder we lost fish, flies and lines, I was shocked.
I tested materials, to determine the initial strengths, and many knots tying each knot in all the ways that it might be configured and, as a result, I learned the best way to tie each knot, which knots to use and where to use them to produce a line system that provided nearly 100% strength from Reel Arbor to fly.
As I presented additional seminars on knots and received requests for copies of the Syllabus, the simple Syllabus that I prepared for that first Seminar eventually evolved into this Manual: Fly-Casting Systems.
The study of knots and strengths has added great quality and joy to my fishing experiences: Instead of losing flies to snags, most often I get the fly back sometimes with the 'snag' as well. Seldom do I break off a fish, they almost all come to hand, unless the hook pulls free or some abrading structure cuts the line. When I do over-stress the line system during a contest with a big fish the break is in the leader, not a knot.
I now fish with a great confidence in my tackle assembly and the comfortable feeling that this knowledge provides.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bill Nash
Born July 17, 1926 in San Jose California:
At that time San Jose was known as The Garden City, located in Santa Clara Valley, The Valley of Hearts Delight, an agricultural region with vast orchards of Prunes, Apricots and Cherries, fifty miles south of San Francisco, that delighted tourists with aw inspiring spring blossoming.
There are many streams and small rivers running through Santa Clara Valley, draining into either San Francisco Bay or Monterey Bay. As a result, the 'rainbow trout' in these streams were the anadromous type known as steelhead.
Bill's father was an avid 'trout' fisherman and almost never missed going fishing on the opening day of trout season (May 1st). He, Wilmer, and his wife, Marcella, would go to a favorite stream on opening day taking baby Bill with them. While being held in his mothers lap, at the age of 18 months, Bill caught his first trout - a steelhead smolt ' and became a fisherman for life.
He served, during World War II, in the US Navy as a Petty Officer (1st Class Electronics Technicians Mate).
He worked for electronics firms for several years after his discharge, eventually, started his own Radio/TV business and later returned to Collage to earn a teaching certificate
In 1955, he started teaching as an Instructor of electronics at San Jose City College and was employed as a Consultant in Silicon Valley Research and Development Companies during the summers.
He retired in 1989, after 34 years of teaching, and is still residing in San Jose.
San Jose has gown from a small town of twenty five thousand, when Bill was born, to an urban community of nearly one million people. Santa Clara Valley ' now known as 'Silicon Valley' ' has grown from a half million to seventeen million people where the streams and rivers no longer support bountiful runs of steelhead or salmon.
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Bill Presslor FRESHWATER TROLLING
Wish Publishing 1865130680 Paperback BOOK
If you want to know how to troll for trout or Australian natives, this is the book for you. Lists & describes all trolling accessories: rod holders, depth sounders, rig, lures. How to select & control trolling speed, etc. Full color; 6x7.5 inches, 112 pgs.
'Trolling in freshwater is one of the most popular fly fishing pastimes, with tens of thousands of anglers out on the water trolling every weekend. To date there has never been a book exactly like this and the demand for this title has been substantial.
In this book, Bill Presslor details all the tehniques used to catch fish on the troll.
He explains & de-mystifies flatlining, downrigging & side-planing as well as boat setup, engine management & how to select & control trolling speed.
This book lists & describes all the trolling accessories from rod holders to depth sounders. He discusses in detail the rigs required & goes into great depth on lures and how to get the best out of them.
So, if you want to know how to troll for trout or Australian natives, then this is the book for you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bill Presslor specializes in trolling freshwater all around Australia.
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Bill Rawlings THE GREAT SALMON AND SEA TROUT LOUGHS OF IRELAND
STACKPOLE BOOKS 1904057071 Hardcover BOOK
Unique guide to the best salmon & sea trout fishing in Ireland. 100 full color photos, maps, & line drawings; 7.5x9.5 inches, 192 pgs.
'The loughs of Ireland hold the reputation as some of the most beautiful and productive salmon and sea trout fisheries in the world. A unique guide to the best salmon and sea trout fishing in Ireland. Highly respected author with extensive experience of the subject. Bill Rawlings's intimate knowledge and extensive experience of these special locations will both fascinate and guide prospective vistors and will entrance trout fishermen worldwide.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bill Rawlings is a regular contributor to Trout and Salmon magazine and is well known for both his fishing expertise and research into the development of trout fisheries.
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Bill Rawlings THE GREAT SALMON AND SEA TROUT LOCHS OF SCOTLAND
STACKPOLE BOOKS 1403971395 Hardcover BOOK
General Wesley K. Clark's groundbreaking GREAT GENERALS series launches with a biography of Patton, the iconic, controversial commander who invented modern warfare.
'Palgrave is delighted to launch this new series with a terrific title from the bestselling author of Patton on Leadership.
George S. Patton embodied contradiction: a cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command; an outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated U.S. military unit in World War II; an exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him for military greatness; a profoundly insecure individual, he made his Third Army the most self-confident and consistently victorious fighting force in the European theater. From Patton's boyhood battling dyslexia and becoming an avid reader, to his leadership strategies that modernized the U.S. army, Alan Axelrod delivers a fascinating account of Patton's life and legacy.
WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
"An engaging minibiography...Patton's race across France has become legendary, but Mr. Axelrod reminds readers that it was the result of careful planning."--The Washington Times
"Palgrave's Great Generals Series is an important and inspiring contribution to our understanding of modern-day warfare. Every book in the series will provide invaluable insight into the legacies of eminent military leaders and take the reader on a gripping tour of the most spectacular maneuvers, missions, and battles in world history."--Gen. Wesley K. Clark
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Alan Axelrod is the author of the BusinessWeek bestseller Patton on Leadership and many books on American and military history, including Encyclopedia of Wars, America's Wars, and The Macmillan Dictionary of Military Biography. He and his work have been featured in BusinessWeek, Fortune, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, and many newspapers, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and USA Today.
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Bill Reynolds THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE: A CELEBRATION OF STYLE & EMBELLISHMENT
GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS 159228034X Hardcover BOOK
A look at saddle design & decoration, illustrated with 300 full-color photos & drawings. 11x14 inches, 192 pgs.
'Spanning time and technique, The Art of the Western Saddle is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the Western saddler and his craft. Filled with detailed photos and illustrations, this book celebrates the saddle as a decorative hallmark of subtle beauty while fulfilling the utility of its principal purpose. Early man's ability to domesticate and ride the horse led to the rapid advancement of our capability for travel and exploration. The saddle-the epitome of form following function-evolved to meet the utilitarian needs of the rider and his tasks, be they work or pleasure.
Illustrated with historic and contemporary examples of saddle style and decoration, The Art of the Western Saddle highlights the work of
makers such as Visalia Stock Saddle Company, Meana, Miles City Saddlery, Porter, Hamley, Edward H. Bohlin, McCabes, and Keyston Bros., along with contemporary makers such as Chas Weldon, Dale Harwood, Chuck Stormes, Don Butler, Chuck Treon, Jeremiah Watt, and many others. Many saddles of the stars are featured from the golden age of the Hollywood Western; these include outfits belonging to The Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Barbara Stanwyck, Ken Maynard, and Buck Jones.
The Art of the Western Saddle provides an elegant, illustrated look at the evolution of design and decoration of saddlery including many exquisite and unpublished examples of the finest in silver and gold overlay and filigree saddle silver created by the West's preeminent silver and goldsmiths. Featuring more than 300 photographs and illustrations, this volume is an absolute must for serious and amateur equestrians as well as for collectors and admirers of this unique and totally American craft.
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Bill Schiess FISHING HENRY'S LAKE
KARL EMERSON Paperback BOOK
Henry's Lake is known as one of the premier trophy trout lakes in America. Author Bill Schiess has written a very informative book with detailed information targeted at the person who wants to know the how, when, where and whys of Henry's Lake fishing. Color & B/w photos; 5x8 inches, 61 pgs.
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Bill Siemantel & Michael Jones BIG BASS ZONE
STOEGER INDUSTRIES 0883173131 Paperback BOOK
Fresh ideas & techniques to catch really big bass. Color photos & illus; 6x9 inches, 264 pgs.
'Throw out the rulebook--it's time to learn something new! The Big Bass Zone provides the fresh ideas you need to you shift your focus from just catching fish to catching the big ones. The authors draw on years of practical experience to break the mold of traditional bass fishing. Instead of relying on the conventional wisdom of fishermen, the authors discard the baggage of traditional bass fishing and look for answers from the fish themselves.
The Big Bass Zone will help you build confidence in your own fishing skills and let you discover that there are more truly big fish out there than you ever imagined. Whether you fish in Missouri or California, Florida or Maine--or even Japan, wherever the black bass lurks, you'll eventually be chasing bass giants in your own home waters. This innovative guide will give you the right tools and insight to guarantee that the big strikes will come.
CONTENTS:
' Doing Something Different
' Finding Fish
' Seasonal Adjustments
' Casting
' The Hookset
' Big Baits
' A Case for Finesse
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Bill Siemantel has spent the last 25 years trying to unlock the secrets of how to catch the biggest fish that swim. With over 300 bass exceeding 10 pounds, 31 over 13 pounds and 12 over 15 pounds--many caught on his own lure designs-- is the world's premier big bass guru, and is also a perennial tournament winner in his home state of California.
Michael Jones, in more than two decades as a professional bass fishing journalist, has always been at the evolutionary forefront of the sport. An innovator as well as a writer, Jones pioneered finesse bass fishing techniques & chronicled these tactics in his book, The Complete Guide to Finesse Bass Fishing. He is a senior writer for Bassmaster and contributor to Outdoor Life.
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Bill Sunderland FLY FISHING CALIFORNIA STILLWATERS: THE BEST TROUT LAKES
MOSCA LOCA BOOKS INC. 0970857632 Paperback BOOK
Much-needed guide on where to find some of the biggest trout in Ca. Not only details where to go, how to get there & what to use, but is an excellent primer on stillwater fishing. How to fish a lake, equip to use, bugs & their imitations. Includes 113 lakes & detailed maps on how to get there. 108 full-color photos, 16 maps; 11x8 inches, 130 pgs.
'TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Page 8
Chapter 1: Wild Trout Page 10
Chapter 2: How to Fish a Lake Page 12
Chapter 3: On the Water Page 16
Chapter 4: Bugs and Their Imitations Page 23
Northern California
Chapter 5: The Alturas Area Page 28
Chapter 6: Stone Lagoon and Big Lagoon Page 38
Chapter 7: Lewiston Lake and Grass Valley Creek Reservoir Page 44
Chapter 8: The Redding Area Page 50
Chapter 9: Big Lake, Westman Lake, and Baum Lake Page 58
Chapter 10: Eagle Lake Page 64
The Northern Sierra Nevada
Chapter 11: The Lake Almanor Area Page 72
Chapter 12: Lake Davis and Frenchman Lake Page 82
Chapter 13: The Lakes Basin Page 88
Chapter 14: The Truckee Area Page 92
The Western Slope of the Sierra Nevada
Chapter 15: The Markleeville Area Page 98
Chapter 16: The Bridgeport Area Page 108
Chapter 17: The Mammoth Lakes Area Page 114
One for the Road
Chapter 18: Indian Valley Reservoir Page 122
Index: Page 126
EXCERPTS: Book Introduction Chapter
The inclination of most fly-line anglers in California is to fish moving water. That's a shame, because there are bigger trout in this state's lakes and reservoirs.
It's all very logical. Trout in stillwaters don't have to work as hard fighting currents as those in streams and rivers. Many lakes are extremely rich in insect life, not to mention minnows, so there is plenty of food for trout. The result: In the best of the California lakes, trout just cruise around slurping up food and getting bigger and bigger and bigger.
So why are you still fishing for small trout in small streams' Don't answer that! I do it, too, and thoroughly enjoy small-stream fishing. But there comes a time in the life of a serious angler, fly-line aficionado or not, when catching big fish becomes important. My intention in this book is to give you the basics of how to do it and to tell you where the best public stillwater fly fishing for trout in California can be found.
Picking the best fishing depends on much more than just the angling. There's the scenery, the atmosphere of the area, all the things that go together to make up the experience. Then there are my own biases, which, despite efforts to be nonjudgmental, certainly creep into what I write. It's hard to forget a great day on a specific body of water, even when that water is not usually so generous to anglers.
And there is the question of how to determine the best of anything. It is only fair that you should know the general guidelines that we'photographer Rick E. Martin and I'used to pick what lakes to write about and photograph.
First, it is hard for me to get excited about put-and-take lakes that offer nothing more than stocked hatchery trout. However, in many cases, stocked trout are the base for what becomes a fine fishery. Davis, Eagle, and Crowley Lakes are examples. Some of these planted trout are able to survive for years, growing steadily larger, so although they may have started life in a concrete pen, they flourish in the wild to become wily monsters that are tough to catch.
In other lakes, trout, stocked or wild, may have access to feeder streams that allow spawning. Often there isn't enough breeding habitat to keep a healthy trout population by itself, but it does guarantee a good mixture of hatchery and wild trout for the angler.
Another criterion is access. There are some fine lakes for hiking anglers, but this book sticks to stillwaters that for the most part can be reached by road. There are exceptions, such as Kirman Lake, that require some hiking, but even these bodies of water don't demand a strenuous, multiday, or even multihour journey to and fro. However, when reporting on specific areas, in some cases we do mention the best of the hike-in lakes in the vicinity. It's up to you whether you want to try them.
Then there is the question of size and depth. Realistically, big, deep lakes generally aren't the best bet for fly-line anglers. Sure, there are lots of trout in Lake Shasta and Lake Tahoe, and under certain circumstances and at certain times of year, they can be caught on a fly. But why spend time dredging difficult water when within an hour's drive of either lake there is first-rate stillwater fishing'
The same holds true for the many reservoirs that grace the foothills of the Central Valley. They have trout, but except for the spring or fall, when the fish usually are in the shallows, the trout hold deep because of the hot temperatures that warm the surface water. Now if you want to fish for bass.but that's another book.
Geography also plays a role. There isn't much in the way of trout fishing in Southern California. Nor is the west slope of the Sierra Nevada as productive as the nutrient-rich east slope. The logical result: The best trout lakes for the most part are in Northern California and on the east slope of the Sierra.
Last of all, I blushingly admit that I don't know everything about every trout lake in California. Numerous first-rate fly fishers, some of them guides, some of them just folks who love to fish, have been invaluable in providing information for this book. Even when dealing with lakes that I know well and have fished for years, I quizzed other anglers who fish them regularly. In some cases, these anglers are quoted by name, particularly when their name is synonymous with a body of water, like Jay Fair and Eagle Lake. Not only is it proper to give them credit, but it also gives you, the reader, a chance to hear what they say about the lake in their own words. Interested' Then come join the hunt for big fish in California Stillwaters.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill Sunderland has been a fly-fisherman since he learned the sport from his father in Idaho a half-century ago. He's been a journalist/writer almost that long, serving as a foreign correspondent, political writer, editor and newspaper owner/publisher before concentrating his writing on fishing.
He is author of three books on fly fishing, including (with Dale Lackey)
California Blue Ribbon Trout Streams, Fly Fishing the Sierra Nevada and the just-published Fly Fishing California Stillwaters. Sunderland retired as outdoor columnist for the San Jose Mercury News in 1995 and now is a regular contributor to California Fly Fisher and other magazines. He also is a guide for Fishabout, a fly-fishing travel agency in Los Gatos, leading tours to the Amazon, Argentina and Costa Rica, among other places.
Sunderland lives in Shelter Cove on California's Lost Cost, where when not traveling he spends as much time as weather allows fishing in the ocean.
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Bill Sunderland & Dale Lackey CALIFORNIA BLUE-RIBBON TROUT STREAMS: REVISED EDITION
FRANK AMATO PUBLISHING 1571881107 Paperback BOOK
In this new revised edition, the authors explore all the finest waters and help you with suggestions as to how, when and where to fish them. Each stream is accompanied by an in-depth map. All-color, 70 scenic photos, hatches, flies & detailed maps; 9x11 inches, 96 pgs.
'California contains an incredible number of excellent trout fishing waters. These authors explore all the finest waters and help you with suggestions as to how, when, and where to fish them. Each stream is accompanied by an in-depth map. This is an all-color guidebook with over 70 scenic photographs printed on heavy glass paper for maximum photo reproduction.
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Bill Tarrant HOW TO HUNT BIRDS WITH GUN DOGS
STACKPOLE BOOKS 0811724859 Paperback BOOK
Guide to matching the best type of gun dog with each type of bird. Info on various game birds & tips on dog handling, proper clothing, guns, & equip. 94 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.
'' Proven, humane dog-handling methods
' Detailed description of the quarry, its habitat, and its characteristics
Bill Tarrant explains how to effectively use dogs to hunt a variety of game birds: pheasant, quail, chukar, grouse, doves, ducks, and geese. He describes how to handle a dog to either find the bird and present it to the gun or fetch it to hand after the shot. He also details which type of dog is best for each type of bird.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill Tarrant has helped thousands of hunters train their dogs with his books, including Problem Gun Dogs (0-8117-2639-8), Hey Pup, Fetch It Up (0-8117-0799-7), and Tarrant Trains Gun Dogs (0-8117-1723-2).
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Bill Tarrant PROBLEM GUN DOGS: HOW TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT THEIR FAULTS
STACKPOLE BOOKS 0811726398 Paperback BOOK
Teaches handlers how to correct flaws in a dog's behavior in the field using humane & effective techniques that work for bird dogs, retrievers & flushers. 82 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.
'' Effective training techniques for bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers
' Photos illustrate techniques and equipment
Veteran trainer and hunter Bill Tarrant goes beyond simple gun dog training and teaches handlers how to correct flaws in a dog's behavior in the field. He first explains how to "read" a dog--how to identify faults such as hard mouth and gun shyness--and then prescribes solutions for problems specific to each of the three major classifications of gun dogs--bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill Tarrant has helped thousands of hunters train their dogs with his books, including Problem Gun Dogs (0-8117-2639-8), Hey Pup, Fetch It Up (0-8117-0799-7), and Tarrant Trains Gun Dogs (0-8117-1723-2). Bill has been described by Hunting Retriever magazine as "one of the premier dog writers in America." He has won numerous awards and was twice named dog writer of the year by the Dog Writer's Association of America.
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Bill Varney, Jr. SURF FISHING: THE LIGHT LINE REVOLUTION
BILL VARNEY 0977248607 Paperback BOOK
The complete guide to surf fishing the California Coast. Covers: gear, tackle, rigs & how to tie them, bait & how to catch & store it, finding fish, & much more. B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 120 pgs.
'Light line surf fishing is easy with this step-by-step how-to book. Chapters cover what gear you'll need, tackle, like swivels hooks and beads, rigs and how to tie them, bait and how to catch and store it , where to find fish, tide, moon, secret tips and much more...
This up-to-date guidebook is the newest and most complete reference on finding, baiting, & catching local surf fish.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
BILL VARNEY, a fourth generation Californian, has spent the last 40 years prefecting the best surf fishing techniques known to man.
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Bill Wernett HOOKED ON TROUT
BILL WERNETT 0966252101 Paperback BOOK
Life-long fascination with trout & salmon brings stories from all over the world. Included are little-known spots, New Zealand, Alaska, & California. B/w photos; 6x9 inches, 100 pgs.
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Bill Wilson BACKYARD CATAPULTS: HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN
PALADIN PRESS 1559502460 Paperback BOOK
Photos of the building process, detailed & updated plans, + construction info on ballistas, onagers & trebuchets. Loompanics Unlimited. Photos, illus; 5/5x8.5 inches, 96 pgs.
'Wilson provides photos of the building process, detailed and updated plans, plus construction information on ballistas, onagers and trebuchets. You will also find information on catapult web sites and how to be included in some of the catapult contests around the country. Also included is some interesting catapult history, its strength and weakness as a weapon, and what it was that led to its demise as a functional war machine. There's no question that warriors have found more efficient means of lobbing projectiles at enemies, real and imagined, but has it ever been as much fun'
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Bill Wilson, Ken Hackathorn & Lenny Magill ADVANCED SELF-DEFENSE VOLUME 3: BE PREPARED FOR REAL LIFE SITUATIONS!
GunVideo
Begins with a discussion on what could happen in a real gunfight & what might happen if you are shot or shoot a "ad guy." Plus, an answer to the question: "Should I shoot 1 shot or 2 shots at multiple adversaries?" DVD, 60 min.
'Volume 3 begins with a discussion on what could happen in a real gunfight and what might happen if you are shot or shoot a "ad guy." Plus, an answer to the question... "Should I shoot 1 shot or 2 shots at multiple adversaries'" Then, you'll discover the relationship of time, distance and your chances of surviving a real shooting situation. Plus, you'll see if a cinder block wall will provide adequate cover from a .38, 9mm and .45 caliber. Demonstration and discussion of the proper use of a vehicle for cover. Plus, an interesting look at shooting from a vehicle.
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32.95 USD
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Bill Yenne SECRET GADGETS & STRANGE GIZMOS: HIGH-TECH(& LOW-TECH) INNOVATIONS OF THE U.S. MILITARY
MBI Publishing 0760321159 Hardcover BOOK
100 color & 100 B&W photos; 8x11 inches, 128 pgs.
'The relationship between war and science ' as old as the wheel ' entered a whole new realm with the Civil War, the first truly ""technological"" conflict. Secret Gadgets and Strange Gizmos traces this evolving connection from the deadly innovations of the Union and Confederate forces to the top secret, high-tech inventions that are making military history today. Chronicling the hits, the misses, and the important technological advances produced by the U.S. military's high-tech hubs ' aviation, wireless communication, the Internet, atomic energy, satellite technology, and space travel ' this richly illustrated book takes readers from the ironclads, land mines, and ship-launched hydrogen balloons of the Civil War to the world-changing bombs of the Atomic Age.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bill Yenne is the author of more than three dozen books, many on aviation and other historic topics. He lives in San Francisco, California.
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23.95 USD
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Billy Van Loek HIGH SIERRA FLY FISHING: BASICS TO ADVANCED TACTICS
FRANK AMATO PUBLISHING 1571882227 Hardcover BOOK
Practical guide to fishing this region & understanding its trout, with info for both beginner & advanced. Keys to success, including: how did the trout get there; geology of the High Sierra; trout science; equip; casting; knots; flies; angling ethics; camping info; & more. Full color; 8x11 inches, 96 pgs.
'California's High Sierra is a granitic wonderland of uncrowded lakes and streams, wind-sculpted pines, knife-edged crags, abundant insects, and plenty of wild trout. High Sierra Fly Fishing is a practical guide to fishing this region and understanding its trout, with information for both beginning and advanced anglers.
The lakes and streams of the High Sierra have the primary element of good trout habitat in abundance: cold, well-oxygenated, unpolluted water. In this book, Billy shares the keys to success in California's High Sierra for both the beginning and advanced angler, including: how did the trout get there; geology of the High Sierra; trout science; equipment; casting; knots; flies; angling ethics; plus, how to fish the lakes, creeks; advanced tactics; planning your trip; camping info; and much more. Billy shares his hard-won secrets of success fishing the High Sierra so your next trip can be a great one!
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28.45 USD
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Billy Vivona THE DECORATIVE WRAPS
Vivona Billy BOOK
Billy shares his knowledge, experience & passion for wrapping custom patterns, with over 100 unique patterns with images & instructions. Includes: thread, color preservers, gradient (fading) wraps, set-up, keeping track of your work, thread packing, tying off your wraps, epoxy, Visual Wrap software & much more. B&W photos, 82 pages.
'This long awaited 82 page book by Billy Vivona is a must have for those who want to take their decorative wraps to the next level and beyond. This well written guide covers layout, Spacing, Pattern Selection and Sizing, Thread Selection, Shading and Fading, Wrapping, Packing, Tie Offs and Finishing. Also included are over 100 patterns and time saving Thread Spacing Charts. It's all here as well as tips to using VISUALWRAP software. The Decorative Wraps book is Spiral Bound so it will easily lay flat on your wrapping bench"
In this new book Billy shares his knowledge, experience and passion for wrapping custom patterns, with over 100 unique patterns with images & instructions.
Billy explores and instructs the reader in the use of Visual Wrap software, a computer-aided design and layout software program also available from Mud Hole.
"This long-awaited 82 page book by Billy Vivona is a must-have for those who want to take their decorative wraps to the next level and beyond. This well-written guide covers layout,spacing, pattern selection and sizing, thread selection, shading and fading, wrapping, packing, tie offs and finishing. Also included are over 100 patterns and time-saving thread spacing charts. "
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37.50 USD
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Bj?n Kjellstr?m BE EXPERT WITH MAP & COMPASS: THE COMPLETE ORIENTEERING BOOK
HUNGRY MINDS (IDG) 0020292651 Paperback BOOK
Everything the beginner needs to know: understanding map symbols; traveling by map &/or compass; finding bearings; sketching maps; & traveling in the wilderness. 242 pgs.
'This new, enlarged edition of Be Expert with Map & Compass includes everything the beginner needs to know about the increasingly popular sport of Orienteering: understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness. Other updated sections cover competitive Orienteering, how to join an Orienteering event or organize your own, and useful hints for competitive and wilderness Orienteering. In addition to the revisions throughout, the author has interspersed the text with reminiscences of his more than fifty years of experience with map and compass. Drawing crowds of 25,000 participants at international events, the sport of Orienteering is more popular than ever. The Orienteering world championships were held in the United States for the first time in 1993. For Orienteers and scouts, avid outdoorspeople, and anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.
WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
"Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those interested in serious Orienteering. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated."
'George T. Hamilton, Appalachia
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18.56 USD
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Blackie Collins HOW TO SCRIMSHAW & CARVE IVORY
KNIFEWORLD 0940362015 Paperback BOOK
Info on basic scrimshaw techniques, tools & how to make them, preparation of the ivory, & a very useful page of tips on scrimshaw. Covers 4 projects with each step fully illustrated: Pendant, Handgun grips, Belt Buckle, & ship on a Whale's Tooth. 100+ photos, 45 pgs.
'Detailed step-by-step instructions explain how you can enjoy practicing America's first art form. This book includes information on basic scrimshaw techniques, scrimshaw tools and how to make them, preparation of the ivory, and a very useful page of tips on scrimshaw. The heart of the book are the four projects that the author takes you through start-to-finish, with each step fully illustrated: Making a pendant, Handgun Grips, Wood Duck on a Belt Buckle, and the obligatory Ship on a Whale's Tooth. Illustrated with over 100 excellent-quality photographs.
This book is every bit as useful for all of the various alternatives to traditional ivory sources (elephant, whale, walrus etc.), such as the synthetics ("alternative ivory" et al.) and vegetable "ivory" (tagua bean et al.)
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7.75 USD
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Blackie Collins KNIFE THROWING: SPORT-SURVIVAL-DEFENSE
KNIFEWORLD 0940362031 Paperback BOOK
Comprehensive book by world-famous knife author & designer covers how to select a knife, make targets, determine range, & how to survive with a knife. 31 pgs.
'A comprehensive book on the subject by world-famous knife author & designer. Covers how to select a knife, how to make targets, how to determine range, & how to survive with a knife.
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5.05 USD
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Blaine Hallock EARLY NORTHWEST FLY FISHING
Frank Amato Publications 1571883878 Hardcover BOOK
Adventures wonderful to read - would have been one of Roderick Haig-Browns favorite books. Exciting discovery of many of the roots of our sport! 6x9 inches, 232 pgs.
'Parts of this book were originally written almost one hundred years ago. This historic book speaks of Northwest & international angling in locations that today are world famous (and unfortunately often crowded). Mr. Hallock had a desire to explore and a wonderful talent for angling & writing. Origins of Western Angling is an exciting discovery of many of the roots of our sport - how one intelligent Oregonian experienced the first half of the last century.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Blaine Hallock (1889-1953)was born in Heppner, eastern Oregon and practiced law for many years in Baker City, eastern Oregon, and elsewhere.He was enamored of fishing, and especially fly-fishing and spent many days streamside with other Northwest fly-fishing pioneers, such as Spencer Biddle and Supreme Court Justice William Douglas.
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33.00 USD
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Blaine Hallock EARLY NORTHWEST FLY FISHING
Frank Amato Publications 157188386X Paperback BOOK
Adventures wonderful to read - would have been one of Roderick Haig-Browns favorite books. Exciting discovery of many of the roots of our sport! 6x9 inches, 232 pgs.
'Parts of this book were originally written almost one hundred years ago. This historic book speaks of Northwest & international angling in locations that today are world famous (and unfortunately often crowded). Mr. Hallock had a desire to explore and a wonderful talent for angling & writing. Origins of Western Angling is an exciting discovery of many of the roots of our sport - how one intelligent Oregonian experienced the first half of the last century.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Blaine Hallock (1889-1953)was born in Heppner, eastern Oregon and practiced law for many years in Baker City, eastern Oregon, and elsewhere.He was enamored of fishing, and especially fly-fishing and spent many days streamside with other Northwest fly-fishing pioneers, such as Spencer Biddle and Supreme Court Justice William Douglas.
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19.45 USD
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Blue Book Publications BLUE BOOK OF GUN VALUES: 29TH EDITION
BLUE BOOK PUBLICATIONS 1886768757 Paperback BOOK
Up-to-date pricing and information on thousands of firearms and antiques, includes new 2008 makes and models. Extensively revised all digital color Photo Percentage Grading System (PPGS), new serialization charts & production data. Color photos; 2,176 pgs.
'The 29th Edition features include:
-Up-to-date pricing and information on thousands of firearms and antiques, and also includes all the new 2008 makes and models.
-Revised 80-page color Photo Percentage Grading System (PPGS)
-New serialization charts and production data
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37.46 USD
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Blue Book Publications BLUE BOOK OF AIR GUNS: 7TH ED.
BLUE BOOK PUBLICATIONS 1886768773 Paperback BOOK
The only airgun reference book that will keep you up-to-date on all the new & vintage airguns, including current pricing. Features a new format & color grading section. 8.5x11 inches; 400+ pgs. : 30%.
'Over the past 15 years, the airgun industry has really matured. Not only are today's new crop of adult airguns the best they have ever been, but many older popular makes such as Crosman, Daisy, and Webley and others have never been more collectible. This is the only airgun reference book that will keep you up-to-date on all the new and vintage airguns, including current pricing. Now with over 400 pages, the Blue Book of Airguns is the benchmark for accurate information, history, and prices.
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28.45 USD
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Bob Arnold STEELHEAD AND THE FLOATING LINE
FRANK AMATO PUBLISHING 1571880402 Paperback BOOK
Join Bob Arnold as he fishes his favorite waters for steelhead on the floating line. He shares his extensive knowledge, experience and the colorful characters that he encounters on his quest for steelhead. 5.5x8.5 inches, 181 pages, color insert.
'Fishing with a floating line is not only a pleasurable way to spend your day, but also, because it allows you to cover every inch of water, is a highly effective method for catching fish. Join Bob Arnold as he fishes his favorite waters for steelhead on the floating line. With interesting detail Bob shares his extensive knowledge, experiences and the colorful characters that he encounters on his quest for steelhead. If you enjoy fly fishing for steellnead you will find this fascinating book hard to put down.
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15.86 USD
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Bob Arnold COUNTRY/CITY: A YEAR AT THE RIVER
KINGFISHER PRESS 0966348915 Paperback BOOK
Arnold broadens his flyfishing themes to include the life cycles involving his favorite river in Washington. His Journal-entry style chronicles a year of his experience, the river, the constant flow and change that are life. 6x9 inches, 288 pgs.
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Bob Ball WESTERN MEMORABILIA & COLLECTIBLES
SCHIFFER BOOKS 0887404847 Paperback BOOK
Photo examples of tools, barbershop implements, gambling devices, signs & posters, & a myriad of other infinitely interesting collectibles. Features "cowboy" items, inc/ revolvers, pistols, maps, boots, chaps, & horse gear, such as bits, saddles, & spurs. A fascinating section covers modern items, such as cowboy-movie posters. 243 color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 160 pgs. : 35%.
'Bob Ball explores areas that will surely be of interest to those fascinated by tales of the Old West. Here are photographic examples of tools, barbershop implements, gambling devices, signs and posters, and a myriad of other infinitely interesting collectibles. He features "cowboy" items, including revolvers, pistols, maps, boots, and chaps, and horse gear, such as bits, saddles, and spurs. A fascinating section covers modern items, such as cowboy-movie posters. A thorough price guide ties it all together. For those who enjoyed Bob's Cowboy Collectibles and Western Memorabilia, this new volume of Western memorabilia is a must.
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19.45 USD
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