Included in this guide: new information on the feeding behavior of large trout and what it means for the angler; detailed, illustrated casting and fishing techniques for a variety of conditions; advice on netting and releasing trout safely, as well as photographing them; color photographs of new and classic patterns, with complete tying recipes; and more.

Jason Snowblood and Benny Coyne, cousins of Ottawa-Irish descent from a small, northern Michigan town, are assigned to the US Army's scout dog program in Vietnam. They develop a friendship with a gallant but shady helicopter pilot and unbreakable bonds with their heroic dogs.

Coyne's special native powers erupt with brutal real and spirit world violence when his dog is captured by the enemy and Army investigators are baffled by the circumstances of his horrific revenge.

Jason struggles through Tet and against the growing, consuming fear that he will soon have to leave his dog behind...