Author: Blaine Hallock
Publisher: Frank Amato Publications, May 2006
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 1-57188-386-X
Synopsis
Historic book speaks of Northwest & international angling in locations that today are world famous (& unfortunately often crowded). Adventures wonderful to read - would have been one of Roderick Haig-Browns favorite books. Exciting discovery of many of the roots of our sport! 6x9 inches, 232 pgs.
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Parts of this book were originally written almost one hundred years ago. This historic book speaks of Northwest & international angling in locations that today are world famous (and unfortunately often crowded). Mr. Hallock had a desire to explore and a wonderful talent for angling & writing. Origins of Western Angling is an exciting discovery of many of the roots of our sport - how one intelligent Oregonian experienced the first half of the last century.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Blaine Hallock (1889-1953)was born in Heppner, eastern Oregon and practiced law for many years in Baker City, eastern Oregon, and elsewhere.He was enamored of fishing, and especially fly-fishing and spent many days streamside with other Northwest fly-fishing pioneers, such as Spencer Biddle and Supreme Court Justice William Douglas.
