Summer Must Reads and Must Sees

I know how it is. Many of you out there are already thinking about salmon fishing here on the river and its not even Memorial Day. Well, if you’re thinking about it you might as well read about it, look at some different rigging techniques and watch an informative DVD so when the fish are here you can maximize your opportunities. Frank Amato Publications (www.amatobooks.com) is the leading publisher of salmon and steelhead books and DVDs. The list of materials offered by Amato Publications is very impressive. You are guaranteed to learn something new. Here are some of the latest offerings.

· Angling Techniques For River Kings (DVD). Featuring Nick Amato, Kris Olsen and a personal friend of mine, Rob Russell. The DVD discusses fish location and techniques such as plug fishing, back bouncing, drift fishing and float fishing.
· Basic Stream Flies: How To Choose, Fish & Tie Them (Book). Though there are always exceptions, you don’t need hundreds of different flies when trout fishing. In most situations you only need a few different patterns. This book contains 28 patterns that can be used to match many scenarios. Each pattern is accompanied with step-by-step instructions on tying it.
· How To Catch Salmon, Sturgeon, Lingcod, Rockfish and Halibut Along The Pacific Coast (Book). This book is packed with great information that is useful for fishing in saltwater anywhere from California to Alaska. Author Wayne Heinz discusses fish behavior and the best methods for catching all of the fish listed in the title. Other topics covered include finding credible fishing reports, maps and tide tables, and cooking your catch.
· Illustrated Rigging For Salmon Steelhead Trout (Book). Robert Campbell has put together a great book that includes numerous rigging techniques for any situation you would encounter. Campbell includes rigging for rivers, lakes, the ocean and small streams. If you like to catch salmonids, get this book.
· 300 Tips To More Steelhead & Salmon (Book). When it comes to writing, there may be no other as prolific or accomplished than Scott Haugen. His latest book offers literally hundreds of tips to help anglers make the most of their time on the water and catch more fish. There are many tips bank anglers as well. From beginning angler to 70-year veteran of the Siuslaw, there will be something in this book you will find useful.
· Side-Drifting For Steelhead (DVD). Take it from me: side-drifting under the right conditions can be deadly. It is one of the top methods for fishing steelhead. Topics covered in this 60 minute DVD include: boat handling and position, reading water, weight selection, bait and etiquette.

Check out these and many, many other titles from Amato Publications. Make the most out of your next trip on the water.


See you on the water,
Action Jackson

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