Books

Les Hill and Graeme Marshall have collaborated on a number of books. Les has also written Stalking Stillwaters on his own and combined his talents with noted fisheries scientist John Hayes in The Artful Science of Angling. Graeme added some chapters to Brown Trout Heaven with Zane Mirfin and Rob and Jana Bowler.

Stalking Trout broke new ground in 1985 and is reputed to be New Zealand’s best selling trout fishing title. A new book, A Stroll Through Brown Trout Country is currently awaiting publication and is due for release early in 2007. All the books are available and can be ordered from www.trout-books.com.

	Stalking and Catching Trout By Les Hill and Graeme Marshall Halcyon Publishing Ltd RRP $49.95 Published in late 2005 Stalking and Catching Trout is a completely new title written by Hill and Marshall with virtually no reference to earlier publications and includes much original material based on research and observations since the first books were written. This publication is liberally enhanced by Les Hill’s superb images and Grant Winter’s line drawings. The book has received overwhelmingly favourable reviews in New Zealand and abroad.
	Stalking Trout By Les Hill and Graeme Marshall Halcyon Publishing Ltd RRP $34.95 This is the landmark publication extolling the virtues of the stalking and sight fishing method which captured the imagination of anglers world-wide. Originally published in hardback limited numbers of the paperback edition are still available. Line drawings and cartoons by Nelson artist Grant Winter are featured along with photographs by Hill and Marshall.
	Images of Silver By Les Hill and Graeme Marshall Halcyon Publishing Ltd RRP $19.99 A lavishly illustrated celebration of South Island trout fishing featuring images from a wide range of amazing locations. Now only available in soft cover.
	Catching Trout By Les Hill and Graeme Marshall Halcyon Publishing Ltd RRP $34.95 Catching Trout is a companion to Stalking Trout that delves into the mechanics of the stalking method in depth and uses fascinating anecdotes to illustrate the main points. Les Hill’s outstanding images complement the text perfectly.
	Stalking Stillwaters By Les Hill Halcyon Publishing Ltd RRP $34.95 Les Hill is an expert on finding and catching trout in stillwater situations. This landmark publication breaks new ground by providing answers to problems many anglers have been unable to solve and is essential reading for anglers specializing in fly fishing the South Island high country lakes.
	The Artful Science of Angling By Les Hill and John Hayes Canterbury University Press RRP $49.99 This book will long be remembered as one of the great New Zealand trout fishing publications. Hill and Hayes skilfully meld science and anecdote in a highly readable and above all, entertaining book. Esteemed Cawthron Institute scientist John Hayes adds a new dimension to angling literature.
	Brown Trout Heaven By Zane Mirfin, Graeme Marshall, Rob Bowler and Jana Bowler Shoal Bay Press RRP $39.95 Aimed squarely at the visiting angler this lavishly illustrated book is essential reading for anyone contemplating a fly fishing tour of New Zealand. A huge amount of useful information is squeezed into a highly readable publication.