Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Complete Steelheader: Successful Fly-Fishing Tactics | 2008 | John Larison | Buy |
John Larison’s single non-fiction title is The Complete Steelheader: Successful Fly-Fishing Tactics (2008), published before his fiction career gained wider attention. The book is a practical guide to fly-fishing for steelhead trout in Pacific Northwest rivers, aimed at serious anglers who want to improve their approach to the sport.
The subject matter connects directly to Larison’s fiction: Holding Lies (2011) centers on a steelhead fishing guide, and the rivers of the Pacific Northwest are a recurring landscape in his work. The Complete Steelheader demonstrates that his engagement with fly-fishing is not simply scenic background in his novels but a genuine area of expertise.