Trout Fishing in the Catskills

Ed Van Put's audiobook explores the history of native brook trout and the challenges they faced due to over-fishing, streamside industries, and introduced species. It details efforts to restore trout populations through restocking and the impact of various fish species on the Catskill region's fishing tradition. The narrative also highlights influential figures in American angling and the evolving relationship between people and rivers. This book offers a comprehensive look at a significant chapter in American trout fishing history.