Essential Trout Flies
Author | : Dave Hughes |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0811727483 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780811727488 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Essential Trout Flies will help you assemble, in just two fly boxes, the flies you need to catch trout anywhere. That makes it essential reading in my book. --Rich Ostoff, professional fly tier and author of Fly-Fishing the Rocky Mountain Back-CountryHow to tie the 31 most effective trout patterns and selected variations-more than 200 recipes in allA core list of flies that will catch trout anywhere, in every season, this collection includes the most important patterns in a wide range of styles, from dry flies to streamers. The tying steps for each pattern are illustrated in step-by-step photos with detailed captions, followed by photos and recipes for the six most useful variations-217 patterns in all. Each chapter features a description of the insect the pattern imitates as well as expert information on how and when to fish the fly.