A Steelheader's Way
Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 5:37PM “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.” --Thomas McGuane
“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.” ---Yvon
Chouinard, Patagonia, Inc.
“Waller . . . sees,
feels, and writes about [steelhead] 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.” --Dave Whitlock
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.
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 book that honors the fish as well as those who chase
them, whether in the Pacific Northwest of United States, the wilderness
streams of British Columbia, or the hundreds of tributaries that run
into the Great Lakes.