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Flyfisher's Guide to Northern California

Let these experts introduce you to these rivers: Fall River (Andy Burk); Hat Creek and Pit River (Dick Galland); Hot Creek (Dan Gracia); Yuba and Feather Rivers (Ralph Wood); Truckee (Frank Pisciotta); East Carson (Jim Crouse); Lower Owens and East Walker (Kate and Bill Howe); Lower Sacramento (Chip O'Brien); Upper Sacramento (Duane Milleman); McCloud River (Frank Holminski); and the trinity River (herb Burton).

Edited and signed by Seth Norman who is known for his column, "Master of Meander" which occupies the back page of the California Fly Fisher, where he is the associate editor. He is the author of the highly acclaimed collection of short stories, Meanderings of a fly Fisherman. A speaker at special events in flyfishing, Seth also owns a fishing products company, MidStream.

This edition also includes detailed river maps showing river miles and access; tactics; hatch charts and recommended fly patterns for each river; private waters; collecting samples; fish descriptions; wil trout; flyfishing equipment; and conservation.

Soft cover, 305 pages $24.95

To catch Trout, you must find Trout!

North Tahoe Trout is a comprehensive guide to the waters of the Truckee and Yuba River drainages in Northern California, from Lake Tahoe northward to include east and west slopes of the Sierra Nevadas. In addition to the more popular waters, many specific information on where to, when to, and how to catch trout. Combined with tips on tackle, techniques, and water temperature, this guide will expand your fishing knowledge, options, and success. Includes hatch charts, guide contacts, and Sierra area fishing equipment dealers.

Authors Bignami and Peirce have a combined total of 45 years fishing this part of the Sierras. Both are outdoor writers and Mr. Peirce is a fishing tackle distributor.

Fifth edition, soft cover, 58 pages.

$11.95

The Phenological Fly by Bob Scammell

Gary LaFontaine, author of "Trout Flies, Proven Patterns" says, "Bob Scammell not only writes well, he thinks well, and that is an uncommon combination. As a result, The Phenological Fly is fascinating and fun to read, giving fly fishermen a way to know when super hatches are going to happen on their local waters. That information makes this a very valuable book. It is definitely a winner."

Jim McLennan, author of "The Blue Ribbon Bow" says, "The photographs in this book are spectacular, and the information will help you meet the important hatches on your favorite stream -- whether it is in Alberta, Montana or Pennsylvania."

Autographed Copies are available directly from Bob Scammell. Requests for information should be sent to the author:

Bob Scammell, 68 Aikman Close, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada T4R 1G2