STEELEHAD DREAMS: THE THEORY, METHOD, SCIENCE AND MADNESS OF GREAT LAKES STEELHEAD FISHING. By Matt Supinski.

2001 1st edition. 4to paperback (216 x 279mm). Pp157. Colour photographs throughout, b/w line illustrations.

Matt Supinski "presents what you need to know to hook winter and summer-run steelhead: fly-rod selection, fly-lines, casting essentials, productive techniques for different types of water and water temperatures, strong knots, wading, line control and mending, selecting the right fly for specific situations, approaching and reading the water to find resting steelhead, knowing at what time of year and under what weather conditions to look for steelhead, the complete biology and conservation needs of this most incredible fish". Chapters include: Steelhead dreams; The legacy and science; Mastering the rivers; Seasons - Autumn; Seasons - Winter; Seasons - Spring; Seasons - Summer; Presentation and tackle; Art of the Great Lakes steelhead fisheries; The tour - the Great Lakes steelhead fisheries; Atlantic salmon of the Great Lakes; The future; Fly plates; Fly recipes.