The bays, estuaries, and beaches that rim the west coast of North America--the Pacific inshore--offer some of the best fly-fishing opportunities to be found anywhere in the world. But the Pacific inshore offers its own unique set of challenges and demands. FLY FISHING THE PACIFIC INSHORE is an extraordinary book that will answer the questions posed by these complex saltwater environments. Author Ken Hanley has fly-fished for an amazing array of saltwater gamefish in the Pacific, including barracuda, sharks, bonito, seabass, salmon, halibut, striped bass, and tuna. He is widely recognized as" the "expert on the techniques and equipment it takes to catch the fish of the Pacific inshore. He has shared his knowledge with more than ten thousand anglers in the workshops and clinics he has taught over the past three decades. In this book, he has distilled these decades of experience into the most complete explanation ever written on this fascinating fishery. FLY FISHING THE PACIFIC INSHORE covers everything from the physical characteristics of estuaries, bays, and beaches to the many species of gamefish you can expect to find, the foods they eat, the equipment and flies you will need to catch them, and much more. Hanley delivers all this information in an engaging style that not only informs, but also leaves you anxious to get on the water and try it out for yourself. This book is required reading for anyone who wants to pursue the abundant fish of the Pacific inshore.
- ISBN10 1890373117
- ISBN13 9781890373115
- Publish Date 1 June 2003
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Greycliff Publishing Company
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 182
- Language English