Following the model of Bob Clouser's classic Fly Fishing for Smallmouth , this book provides important information geared specifically toward Western anglers. Features the best smallmouth bass rivers, lakes, and streams throughout the Western United States - Reveals important details about the smallmouth life cycle - Introduces readers to the best smallmouth bass flies for every Western state - Includes 280 full-color photos, with over 60 photos of fly patterns David Paul Williams has written numerous articles on fly fishing for smallmouth bass in American Angler, Northwest Fly Fishing, Bassmaster, Fly Fusion, and Bass Angler magazines. He is also a monthly columnist for Washington-Oregon Game & Fish magazine. In addition to his fishing articles, Williams has written for Backpacker, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Metropolitan, Northwest Travel, and Northwest Palate. He was Business Topics editor for ArrowTrade, and his blog on northwest fly fishing for theseattlepi.com was included in the 50 Best Fishing Blogs by Zen College Life. He lives in smallmouth country, the Pacific Northwest.