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by Dave Whitlock (Author), Emily Whitlock (Author)
It is with passion and clarity that Dave Whitlock describes trout, salmon, char, and how to fly fish for them. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is a collection of articles spanning Whitlock's career, all of which are essential reading for any fly-fisher. Over the past fifty years, he has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge and written a large number of articles, many of which appeared in Trout magazine and are featured within. Here, Whitlock deftly, accessibly, and thoroughly goes through a vast range of topics, including:
- Insights into the many subspecies of trout, char, and salmon
- Casting methods for every scenario
- Drawing out shy fish
- Types of flies for different waters and situations
- Accurately imitating food sources
- And much more
Author Biography
Dave Whitlock was born in Oklahoma, where he now lives, and is the author or illustrator of many fine angling books, including Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods, the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook, and the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook. Dave lives with his wife, Emily, by the Ozark Mountains in Welling, Oklahoma.
Emily Whitlock learned to fish in the American South. Her love of nature has led her to gain degrees in botany and biology. An accomplished fly-fisher who edits all of Dave's work, she is passionate about getting more women involved in the sport. Emily lives with Dave in Welling, Oklahoma.
