A Compendium of Muskie Angling History


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This 3rd edition of A Compendium of Muskie Angling History, Volume I is like reading a murder mystery, with some strange twits of fate, where you know who did it but you don¿t know how and you just have to find out! Finally, the complete truth of muskie angling world record history is revealed for the first time and past ¿revisionist history¿ corrected. There is a gaggle of historic photographs within, including many new photographs never before published. A must read for ¿muskie junkies¿ and fish historians everywhere.




Musky Country


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-- The first coffee table-type book dedicated to America's premier freshwater big game fish. A handsome full-color volume which accurately depicts the life history, research, lore and mystique that surround the fascinating muskellunge. -- The best known names in the world of the muskellunge today have teamed up to provide a highly informative and colorful text. Expert biologists, historians and fishermen share their knowledge for this definitive look at the musky. From aboriginal use through modern day, Musky Country explores the great risks relationship with man. U.S. presidents and Hollywood starlets have found themselves drawn into the culture that is musky fishing. Strikingly illustrated with full-color and historic photographs.




Three Record Muskies in His Day


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This book is a most unique "northwoods novel" about the life of one of Wisconsin's greatest known outdoor legends, Louie Spray. Sure to capture the interest of anyone who enjoys northwoods nostalgia, this book takes the reader on a rare journey back to a most fascinating era in history. Read about Louie Spray's tales of being a lumberjack, bootlegger, and, of course, battles world record muskies. This book is a reissuance of Louie Spray's 1980 autobiography entitled, My Muskie Days," with John Dettloff doubling the content with much deeper insight into both the era and Spray's life.




Flyfisher's Guide to Utah


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Muskie on the Fly


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Covering everything from selecting specialized tackle and flies to casting strategy, this definitive guide explores how to successfully fly fish for the elusive muskie. Fly fishermen discover how to turn frustrating follows into explosive strikes--no easy task as the infamously aggressive fish is tough to fool with any kind of gear, especially a fly rod and feathered hook. Both educational and inspiring, this handbook explores introductory and advanced techniques, the typical behavior of this violent freshwater fish, seasonal strategies, specialized tackle and fly patterns, and fly fishing basics. Exclusive interviews with top fishing guides and information on the best locations for catching muskie on the fly are also included.




Great Lakes Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout


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Steelhead is the most sought-after Great Lakes species, attracting fly fishers from around the country. Guide extraordinaire Karl Weixlmann provides a thorough compendium of information, tips, and tech niques for any angler chasing the elusive salmon, trout, and steelhead of the Great Lakes. Includes recipes for 86 flies and photo sequences of five casting and fishing techniques.




Deficit Politics


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Tools to Aid Environmental Decision Making


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This book is unique in identifying and presenting tools to environmental decision-makers to help them improve the quality and clarity of their work. These tools range from software to policy approaches, and from environmental databases to focus groups. Equally of value to environmental managers, and students in environmental risk, policy, economics and law.




Northern Pike and Muskie


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Like most fish species, the key to catching muskie and northern pike consistently is to understand their habits and master your own techniques. Unlike other species, however, these popular gamefish will require some unique tactics and equipment. This book includes a wealth of information on pike and muskies, along with hundreds of spectacular color photos, that will help you catch them more consistently. Learn how these fish act, where to find them, what baits and lures work best, and how to land a trophy fish in special weather situations. A unique portion of this book even breaks down different regions of the United States and Canada and shows you some hot-spots that may be close to home. Read this book and you'll be on the way to catching more and bigger fish than ever before.