A Steelheader's Way: Principles, Tactics & Techniques [Paperback]

Lani Waller has drawn on long experience and a deep love of steelhead to write a book that few steelheaders will want to be without. It's said that you don't know a subject until you teach it, and Waller's long experience helping others catch steelhead has given his advice an exceptionally useful clarity.I thought I was an informed steelhead aficionado until I started reading A Steelheader's Way. Lani Waller has a passion for these beautiful creatures that comes across on every page. And Bob Hooton brings a thorough approach to the science.It was steelhead's most fortunate day when Waller discovered these magnificent trout. He sees, feels, and writes about them more deeply and colorfully than any person I know. Beginner or expert, you will not be able to put this book down until you've read every single word.Steelhead legend Lani Waller covers the essential elements of fishing for trophy steelhead with prose as beautiful and surprising as the fish themselves. The blend of how-to and why-to not only captures the essence of these elusive fish but also uncovers what it takes to consistently bring them to hand. Waller shares his techniques for swinging wets and waking dry flies, including proper approach, presentation, and his favorite fly patterns, both classic and contemporary. Chapters on hunting trophies, equipment, casting, and conservation provide readers with a life's worth of wisdom learned from his time on the water. In this new edition of the bestselling classic, Waller adds two new chapters and several new fly patterns.Waller brings along some of his friends to help contribute to the book. Steelhead expert Bob Hooton's chapter on steelhead biology is a concise overview of the steelhead's life cycle, biology, and behavior; artist Dave Hall illustrates Waller's swinging techniques; and photographer Ken Morrish's stunning images capture the magic of the fish and the rivers they ascend each year. This all-star cast of steelhead fanatics has created a classic boolS6