"The essential fly-fishing guide to Greater Portland, Oregon From the tidewaters of the Columbia River to a host of other rivers as well as streams, ocean bays, and reservoirs, the wondrous and diverse region around Portland, Oregon offers something for every angler. But how do you know when and where to fish, how to get there, and what kind of gear to use? The answers are all here in Quick Casts: Portland-the most accurate and up-to-date angler's resource available on a place that offers some of the finest sport fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Local angler and author Jim Yuskavitch knows these waters, and here he brings together the information that will help other anglers fish them. Answering the questions every angler asks before setting out, he provides descriptions of fishing hot spots, including top locations. He provides a list of the game fish at each location and the best times to fish; tips on lures, flies, bait, tackle, and techniques; information on access and regulations; and maps and photos. An illustrated section describing the habits, habitats, and the best ways to fish for the region's huge variety of game fish rounds out this essential Portland-area angling companion. "--

"Describes the state's fishing from the tidewaters to the high desert in the east"--