The Brown Trout-Atlantic Salmon Nexus - Tactics Fly Patterns and the Passion for Catching Salmon Our Most Prized Gamefish
Supinski Matthew
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Summary
A complete historical, scientific, artistic, culinary, and practical guide to the world’s most remarkable fish—featuring more than 150 stunning photos. Having evolved nearly fifty million years ago, the brown trout (Salmo trutta) and the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are genetic cousins that can be found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams across the entire world. In The Brown Trout-Atlantic Salmon Nexus, veteran author and guide Matthew Supinski offers a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of these intriguing, beautiful, and noble fish. Supinski first highlights the evolution and history of the brown trout, from its origins in Europe and the Eastern Hemisphere to its first North American transplanting in 1883 and its spread across the globe. He then offers an in-depth look at the scientific and angling brilliance of the brown trout/Atlantic salmon lineage, praising the remarkable adaptability and resilience of both species. In later chapter, he discusses fly fishing tactics, fly patterns, artistic appreciation, and various culinary traditions. This thorough history and guide will give readers all the information they need to catch, admire, and appreciate this magnificent piscatorial legacy.