IN THAT SWEET COUNTRY: THE UNCOLLECTED WRITINGS OF HARRY MIDDLETON This is a fresh, exhilarating collection of a renowned fishing writer's previously published works. Readers who have loved Middleton's work will cherish this compilation, while novice fishermen will gain a view of the world as Middleton saw it: "There are so few left, so few who believe the earth is enough." 6x9 inches, 320 pgs.
Rise: The Movie--DVD The follow-up to 2008's wildly-popular film "Drift," Confluence Films new release "Rise" will once again take viewers on an incredible fly fishing journey around the world. Shot entirely on 16 mm motion picture film, the cinematography & beauty of this film is unlike anything the fly fishing industry has ever seen. Locations include: Los Roques, Venezuela, Idaho's Henry's Fork, the Florida Keys, Patagonia, Argentina, New Orleans & Alaska. 70 min.
Running Down The Man-DVD A short film about the almost insane hunt for massive roosterfish in the surf and on the fly. It's high energy, combined with the highs and lows of the struggle to tame a very elusive and beautiful fish caused a standing room only crowd at the awards show to give much more than the usual cursory ooo's and ahhh's. The film won the contest and it was definitely a film that both young and old could get excited about. 30 min.
Savage Gods, Silver Ghost: In the Wild With Ted Hughes Against the backdrop of the Dean River, one of the world's greatest steelhead rivers, the Hughes & Boyanowsky explored their mutual regard for the planet's wild places. Draws on personal correspondence, interviews & journal entries to recreate their encounters & paints an intimate portrait of a lifelong outdoorsman, conservationist & artist. 1 map, B&W illus, 20 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 208 pgs.
THE BENCHSIDE INTRODUCTION TO FLY TYING The first 50 pages of this oversized, spiral-bound book are filled with fly-tying techniques, the last 150 pages are cut horizontally across the page. The top half of the page shows the tying steps for 100+ of todays best patterns, and includes references to techniques that are explained and pictured in the bottom half. This unique format allows detailed instructions on each specific step/technique required to tie the fly-- more then 100 patterns in all! 1500+ color photos; 9x12 inches, 189 pgs.