There's enough trout magic to rub off on every reader--man, woman, or child.

The flashing blade of a weighted spinner seems to mesmerize fish and entice them into striking. These lures don't resemble any natural prey but predatory fish especially trout and salmon find them irresistible. Spinners are easy to cast and retrieve and, if they spin, they will catch steelhead and trout! But there are a lot of subtleties to fishing spinners well in rivers and streams. Everythnig from understanding the habits of the trout and salmon species to reading and matching the water, even crafting your own spinners in included in this very comprehensive book. Whether you're a seasoned spinner-fisherman or a complete novice at spinner-tossing, "Spinner Magic!" will greatly enhance your overall success on the water.

Step-by-step tying sequences for dozens of new patterns. Hatch charts and extensive catalog of patterns.

Here's an excellent all-color guide to fly fishing from a float tube. Over 60 color photographs accompany the excellent text to help make you confident and knowledgeable as to: tackle and float tube preparation, float tube maneuvering, safety backups, casting, wind, cold water, fishing techniques, etc. Studying this book will make your first float tube trip fun, safe, and productive.

In this collection of fishing essays, the author takes readers under the surface of this ancient sport, casting a spell of water-magic. Although trout are central to many of the stories, bluegills, bass, and other warm-water fish also grace these pages. The author writes about fly-tying, collecting fishing literature, journaling, and traveling in a way that makes the book a varied meditation on fishing and the outdoors.

FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.