An intriguing creature with its graceful sail-like dorsal fin, and willing to take your fly almost endlessly, the Arctic grayling is a fish like no other. Add to that its preferred habitat of the cold, clear streams of the northern wilderness and some of your dreams of fishing perfection will come true. A well-respected guide, instructor, award-winning writer, and volunteer, Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf has owned and operated Women's Flyfishing for 28 or the 45 years she has lived and fished in Alaska. An admitted Arctic grayling fanatic, Pudge is just the person to write on this unique fish with an entertaining style and in-depth information. This book includes information on; the fish and its lifecycle; the art of catching grayling; productive fly patterns; Arctic grayling around Alaska and the world; protecting Arctic grayling; and so much more. There's biology and history of Arctic grayling, their habitat and feeding habits, where and how to find them, fly-fishing techniques and equipment, fly patterns, conservation, lots of Alaska information and everything you need to know about Arctic grayling. Don t be surprised if you come under the grayling's spell, as have so many anglers before you. "Cecilia "Pudge"" Kleinkauf...has now completed an excellent addition to any grayling aficionado's library. ...Michael DeYoung (the photographer) has captured not only the fine details of the splendid fish which the Arctic grayling surely is, the patterns used for their capture, but also many fine scenic and nature shots which show Alaska in all its glory. This book is written and presented in a lively, modern, very easy to read style, and with a large number of photographs showing the beauty of the land where the Arctic lives. " Grayling: The Journal of the International Grayling Society "...Regular readers of Fish Alaska Magazine will recognize Pudge's name... as she has written considerably in these pages about (grayling), its habits and haunts. Now all that wisdom all that passion and purpose have been put together in book form, and the result is stunning---whether the Arctic grayling tops your list of Alaska's gamefish or not. "...this book is gorgeously illustrated by the photography of Michael DeYoung. (His) perspective provides an invaluable visual guide to the state and its grayling." Fish Alaska Magazine January, 2011 Although I live in Alaska where five different species of Pacific salmon, gorgeous rainbow trout, and two species of char live just waiting for us to fish for them, my very favorite fish is still the Arctic grayling. A very underappreciated sport fish that will give the angler an exciting challenge on a light-weight fly rod, it is also the most beautiful fish that swims in my opinion. The slowest-growing of all the fresh-water sport fish, it has been in existence in Alaska since prehistoric days. Amazingly able to withstand months under the ice of the far north, this fish epitomizes the true insectivore--always willing to take a dry fly. What more can a fly fisher hope for? In this book you will find: -Details on the grayling's life cycle habitat, and feeding behavior; -Skills and techniques to successfully fish for grayling with a fly rod; -Where in Alaska grayling can be found; -Dry flies, nymphs, and streamers that can make you a successful grayling angler; -Some of the most exceptional photographs ever seen of this spectacularly beautiful fish and its unique Alaska environment. Whether you're in the dreaming or planning stages for your first trip to The Great Land, or you've been to Alaska, have already encountered this wonderful fish, and are planning your return, you'll want "Fly Fishing for Alaska's Arctic Grayling" in your suitcase, your backpack, and on your must-read list. The owner of Women's Flyfishing®, a Trout Unlimited Endorsed business, "Pudge" Kleinkauf, is Alaska's leading woman fly fishing instructor, fly tier and guide. Renowned for her teaching skills in both fly fishing and fly tying, she has offered lodge-based flyfishing schools and small-group guided trips for women and couples to a wide variety of Alaska's best known fly fishing locations for 28 years. She also leads guided trips for saltwater fly fishing to Mexico each spring. A regular presenter at outdoor shows around the country, Pudge is also one of the "Special Explorers" for the Alaska Magazine Television Series on PBS. A retired University professor and lawyer, and a 45 year Alaska resident, Pudge is a member and one of the founders of the Intl. Women Fly Fishers. She serves as a Fly Fishing Ambassador for patagonia®, an Elite Pro Staff member for Sage Fly Fishing and as a Pro Staff member for Ross Reels, Scientific Angler™, Sierra Stream & Mountain, Jim Teeny Inc., Daiichi Hooks, and others. . Pudge and Women's Flyfishing® are a member of the Guides Association of the Federation of Fly Fishers. Used Book in Good Condition