Bitch Creek

Bitch Creek

Author: William Tapply

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0762762705

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". . . It's wonderful to see Tapply get out of the city and into an altogether different kind of time that suits his unhurried storytelling perfectly."--Kirkus Reviews "Outstanding . . . electrifying . . . ingenious . . . one of the most convincingly heroic and likeable of contemporary sleuths."--Publishers Weekly "Tapply is . . . a worthy successor to Hammet and both MacDonalds (Ross and John)."--Chicago Tribune William G. Tapply has created a fresh new world in Bitch Creek, a steamy, perfectly crafted mystery introducing Stoney Calhoun, an unlikely hero. Stoney is a man without a past. A tragic event has obliterated his memory and he has been given-as so many might like to receive-a chance to reinvent himself. That's not an easy task when a man doesn't know anything about himself, except that he is smart and utterly self-reliant. Stoney is driven by a current from within. He has settled in Maine and has become a fishing guide, and he's busy reeducating himself. He's also in love, and he is slowly coming to terms with the sometimes ghostly glimpses of his past. Life is sweet, until someone close to him is murdered, and Stoney suspects that he himself was the intended target. In a riveting process of investigation and self-discovery, Stoney delves deep into the mysteries of the murder and begins, unwittingly, to uncover vital truths about himself. In Bitch Creek, Tapply has created a unique and intensely likeable protagonist. He has fashioned an ingenious plot that exquisitely unfolds along with simultaneous layers of personality and intrigue. With stunning surprises and dead-on dialogue, Bitch Creek will be hailed, along with Stoney Calhoun, as Tapply's latest brilliant creation.


Backpacking Wyoming

Backpacking Wyoming

Author: Douglas Lorain

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0899975054

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"[Lorain's] backpacking books offer wonderfully comprehensive and insightful accounts of his judiciously selected trails." Backpacking Wyoming details the premier backpacking opportunities in the Cowboy State. Doug Lorain describes 28 trips (plus 9 bonus ones) with carefully crafted, field-tested itineraries, which range from two days to two weeks. Wander a geyser basin and wildflower-filled meadows. Explore the largest glaciers in the American Rockies and admire the awesome peaks around Cirque of the Towers. Experience countless beautiful high-elevation lakes and abundant wildlife, including elk, pronghorns, bears, moose, and even wolves. You could spend several lifetimes here and barely scratch the surface of Wyoming's wide open spaces. No matter which trip you pick, you'll find unforgettable adventure in some of America's most spectacular backcountry


Rockhounding Idaho

Rockhounding Idaho

Author: Garret Romaine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 149303412X

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A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known fee-dig operations as well as four-wheel-drive adventures into the desert, and long winding drives through the mountains. The result is a complete and accurate guide to the state’s vast riches. The author—a long-time field collector in the Pacific Northwest and an award-winning writer—clearly explains the broad outlines of Idaho’s many collecting locales and mining districts, and provides an appreciation for the geology underneath. You can use this guide to plan expeditions straight across the state or to devise looping road trips that cover a single region in great detail. From agates to zeolites, from garnets to gold, Rockhounding Idaho is the ideal resource for ­rockhounds of all ages and experience levels. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Information on nearby camping


Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Backcountry

Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Backcountry

Author: Bruce Staples

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-12-01

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0811766829

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Yellowstone National Park is one of the most crowded parks in the country, and for good reason: breathtaking scenery, amazing wildlife, and for anglers, great fishing. Yet, even a short hike from the road or trailhead into the backcountry of the park and the surrounding area can put anglers into even better fishing, often in solitude. This guidebook focuses on backcountry fishing opportunities in Yellowstone Park and surrounding areas in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho (Greater Yellowstone Area). In addition to full color photographs of the destinations, the author includes essential information for each stream or lake, including maps and written directions, flies, gear, and timing. Waters Covered Yellowstone Park Fall River Basin Beula Lake Boundary Creek Cascade Creek Hering Lake Mountain Ash Creek Robinson Creek Lewis River Drainage Moose Creek Polecat Creek Gallatin River Drainage Madison River Drainage “Beaver Meadows” of the Madison River Duck Creek Gneiss Creek Yellowstone River Drainage Blacktail Ponds Blacktail Deer Creek Cascade Lake Grizzly Lake McBride Lake Riddle Lake Tower Creek West of Yellowstone Park (Montana) “Waters to the West” Centennial Valley Red Rock Creek Odell Creek Elk Lake Elk Spring Creek Hidden Lake Graben Lakes Cliff Lake Wade Lake Madison River Drainage Between Highway 191 and Hebgen Lake Quake Lake Smith Lake South Fork Madison River West Fork Madison River Ruby River Upper River F. North of Yellowstone Park Gallatin River Taylor Fork Yellowstone River Drainage G. East of Yellowstone Park North Fork Shoshone River Drainage Clark’s Fork Drainage Sunlight Creek H. South of Yellowstone (Idaho and Wyoming) “Waters to the South” Snake River Drainage Grand Teton Park Waters Fish Creek Flat Creek Pacific Creek Upper Gros Ventre River Hoback River Drainage Willow Creek (Wyoming) Granite Creek Grey’s River Drainage Salt River Drainage Beaver Ponds Idaho Tributaries Swift Creek Willow Creek (Idaho) Drainage Beaver Ponds Henry’s Fork Drainage Teton River and Bitch Creek Fall River Blackfoot River Fish Lake Harriman Fish Pond Henry’s Lake Outlet Horseshoe Lake Warm River and Robinson Creek Wind River Drainage Brooks Lake Upper Wind River Warm Springs Creek


Montana's Best Fly Fishing

Montana's Best Fly Fishing

Author: Ben Romans

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0811707261

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"If you’re thinking of traveling to Montana in the near future, this book is a must-have." --American Angler The best places and times to fish Detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patterns with recipes Local guides and outfitters on techniques and tackle Whether you want to target trout sipping Tricos on the Missouri, pack in to the South Fork of the Flathead for a wilderness adventure, or simply find a good spot to fish while on a vacation to Glacier or Yellowstone National Park, this guide is the best place to start for a successful fishing trip. With stunning photos, detailed maps and hatch charts for each river, photos and recipes of the most effective fly patterns, and insider information from local guides and outfitters, Montana's Best Fly Fishing is an essential reference for the best fishing in Big Sky Country.


101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies

101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies

Author: David Klausmeyer

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-08-05

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1629141143

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101 Favorite Nymph and Wet Flies is the latest from acclaimed writer David Klausmeyer to complement his recent volume, 101 Favorite Dry Flies. Whether you are a beginner seeking a comprehensible fishing guide or an experienced tyer yearning for the newest and most effective techniques specific to wet flies and nymphs, this book has it all. Each nymph or wet fly is wonderfully captured with its own clear photographs and complete set of instructions. Not only does Klausmeyer highlight insightful tips and fishing strategies on specific flies, but he also offers historical key notes pertaining to that pattern. Included within are numerous images of materials and tying tools. Learn to master the classic patterns, but also discover the latest flies with suggested commercial fly-tying gear. Detailed text is provided for imitative flies, containing explicit hatching information depending on the season and location. In 101 Favorite Nymph and Wet Flies, Klausmeyer teaches the fundamentals as well as innovative methods on how to properly excel in fishing. Fly-tying is a highly esteemed fisherman’s craft, but also an art form. Avid sport fisherman will treasure this book and gain an even more sense of in-depth knowledge. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.