West Routt Library District

"Shows some of the Centennial State's best trout waters ... and not just those with well-known reputations."--Container.

An introduction to the basic techniques of fishing, including advice on tackle, bait, and clothing.

In fly fishing, it's not the time of day, a hatch of insects, or the character of the water. It's the season. From spring and summer through fall and winter, changes in weather dictate changes in approach. Understanding the seasonal variations of fishing strategy is necessary for any angler, and this is the first-ever guidebook to tackle the subject.

This angler survey was conducted in 2020 on a stratified sample of resident and non-resident Colorado anglers who purchased licenses in 2019. A total of 6,000 questionnaires were mailed out to 4,151 Colorado residents and 1,849 non-residents. Of these, 1,284 respondents completed the mail-in survey and 361 respondents completed the survey online through Qualtrics, providing a total sample size of 1,645 anglers, and a response rate of 27.4%. Angler...

From its first magnificent sentence, "In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing", to the last, "I am haunted by waters", A River Runs Through It is an American classic. Based on Norman Maclean's childhood experiences, A River Runs Through It has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along Montana's Big Blackfoot River and its near magical...

"This title introduces readers to Fly Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of rods, reels, and line that are needed to fly fish. Different types of flies are introduced, as is fly-fishing equipment such as waders, boots, floats, tubes and boats. Sought-after game fish such as trout, steelhead, salmon, tarpon, bonefish, and bass are examined including how to locate them and which fly tackle works best with each fish's weight and habits. Safety...

Fishing Colorado's Hot Spots highlights just some of the variety Colorado has to offer anglers. Fishing in Colorado means opportunity & a chance to catch some 35 species of both warm- and cold-water fish. You can fish for the famed rainbow trout in a cool Rocky Mountain stream or troll for walleye on a sunny plains reservoir.

Offers information on ice fishing, including drilling holes, ice houses, ice rods, and the kinds of fish that can be caught ice fishing.