The brown trout—the most secretive, most aggressive member of the trout family—is an enigma among freshwater fish. If you fish with a fly, you already know that these creatures are objects of endless fascination. After a lifetime fishing the West, John Holt now catches more than a half-dozen huge browns each year, each weighing more than five pounds. With detailed descriptions of his unusual techniques, and with some surprising, often counterintuitive revelations about what works and what doesn’t, this book passes along all the author’s secrets.

Fishing to sighted trout is one of the most exciting forms of trout fishing, but fishing to a trout is not enough the aim is to catch it. Les Hill and Graeme Marshall have combined their talents once again after a more than ten year gap to jointly write what is destined to become a New Zealand Classic. The first time they collaborated was in 1984 when they co-wrote Stalking Trout they followed up in 1991 with Catching Trout and Images of Silver in 1993. It is a testament to the ideas they contain that all have been continually in print since publication. Stalking Trout has been reprinted over twelve times. In the twenty years since the first book both have continued to fish and learn the ways of trout and more importantly catching them. Graeme Marshall became a full time professional fishing guide (now retired) while Les Hill has become a photographer specialising in trout fishing, his work has been seen regularly in outdoor magazines and books in New Zealand and North America. The knowledge gained in the past twenty years brings new insights into stalking and catching trout.

Immersing yourself in the world of predator and prey adds an extra layer of excitement to the thrill of fly fishing. For those that look, that know the shallow-water ways of their quarry, and who are intoxicated by sight-fishing challenges, there is little to match the thrill of trout hunting.In Stalking Western Trout, well-known and well-respected guide and writer Neale Streeks, generously shares his knowledge to help you become a trout hunter. Streeks provides great detail on: the trout's shallow-water world, learn all you need to know about the trout's habits and its habitat; how and where to look for rising trout; reading riseforms to tell a trout's size, what it's eating, and more; spotting subsurface trout; boat stalking, including techniques from your boat as well as positioning and anchoring your boat for success and safety; seasons, hatches, and flies for trout-stalking success; charts with hatch information and matching fly patterns; and sight-fishing for various species in various water types, including saltwater. So whether you are already sight-fishing for trout or have always wanted to, why not learn from one of the best, Stalking Western Trout by Neale Streeks.

Exciting ways to target big trout.

A comprehensive book on tactics for streamers, including new approaches for trout, steelhead, muskie, and bass. Features over 450 detailed photos and illustrations of casting and presenting streamers. • Patterns from several of the most prominent contemporary streamer tiers, including Blane Chocklett, Kelly Galloup, Rich Strolis, Ben Furimsky, Mike Schmidt, Russ Maddin, and more • Step-by-step photos to help you master casting and presentation • Sections on reading the water, trout behavior, equipment, casting, and night fishing