Recommend Reading

[SteelHeadDave]

I finally purchased this book after knowing about it for a super long time. I originally saw it in a FS ranger station way back in the day. I’ve thought about it ever since then but just recently made the effort to get it. I’m sure quite a few of you know about this book but for those that don’t I highly recommend it. Early methods of fishing in the PNW. Passed down knowledge incorporated with experimentation and innovation along the way. Almost exclusively using natural materials until outsiders showed up. It makes me wonder about our modern fishing methods and the connections and evolution with early fishermen. Anyway I highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t already.

 

[Mark Melton]

I remember having this book back in the late 70s or early 80s. It was (is) a great book. I think I'll try ordering it again.

 

[SculpinSwinger]

I was unaware, thanks for clueing me in.

 

[Anonymous member 148]

I finally purchased this book after knowing about it for a super long time. I originally saw it in a FS ranger station way back in the day. I’ve thought about it ever since then but just recently made the effort to get it. I’m sure quite a few of you know about this book but for those that don’t I highly recommend it. Early methods of fishing in the PNW.

That looks really cool, going to have to order.

 

[Tallguy]

Those halibut hooks are incredible. I am impressed by them every time. I read somewhere they are super effective too, still, equivalent in holding power to a modern hook.

 

[Mark Melton]

I decided to order the book again after reading Steelhead Dave's account. There were some other articles and a youtube video that were interesting too.

The Halibut Hook Revival | Hakai Magazine

An ingenious Indigenous fishing technology with spiritual significance is making a comeback.

hakaimagazine.com

Making Bentwood Halibut Hooks

My friend Benjamin Greené and I recently made some traditional bent-wood halibut hooks to give away as thank-you gifts to the many Haid...

arcadianabe.blogspot.com

 

[ABITNF]

She also did a book Artifacts. Same format but showing stone and bone points, tools and other implements. Interesting stuff.