Esteemed author, rustic design expert, and passionate fisherman Ralph Kylloe presents grand fishing adventures from wild and remote rivers across the Western United States-from the extraordinary Tsiu River in Alaska's Lost Coast region to majestic Smith River nestled in the redwoods of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in California. Travel with Kylloe as he casts for silver salmon, steelhead, king salmon, and trout in this exquisitely photographed book.< BR>Kylloe relates captivating anecdotes in journal style from fishing adventures on the Umpqua River in the wilds of Oregon, the Green and Snake rivers in rugged Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the untamed Nushagak River in Alaska. He also includes tips on fishing gear (one can never have too much-great gear is an art!), travel information, and the personal experiences of a man who was born to cast. Flyfishing the Great Western Rivers also features mesmerizing photography of a wide variety of fish as well as the rivers and landscapes that give life to them-making it the perfect gift for any devoted angler. < BR>Ralph Kylloe received his EdD from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the Ralph Kylloe Gallery at Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. His previous books include Fishing Camps, Rustic Artistry for the Home, Rustic Traditions, The Rustic Cabin: Architecture and Design, and Cabins & Camps.< BR>