Fly fisher's entomology and fly pattern field guide. Besides teaching you about major families of insects, Hughes and Hafele describe with tables when various species of insects hatch. Specific fly patterns are suggested to imitate insects. Contains 365 photos and 41 illustrations; 24 color plates demonstrate all major insect families in various stages of development as foods for trout. Fly-tying instructions are given for each. Monumental reference and educational work.

90 hatches including mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, midges, and terrestrials are included.

Authoritative reference to imitating the important trout food forms in rivers and streams of the West.

Successful fishing on Western streams requires preparation -- you need to know what insects are emerging, when and where, and which patterns best match them. Now, thanks to Jim Schollmeyer, the guessing is over.Hatch Guide for Western Streams is the third in Jim's successful Hatch Guide series. Jim covers all you need for a productive trip on Western streams: water types you'll encounter; successful fishing techniques; identifying the major hatches, providing basic background information about these insects. Information is presented in a simple, clear manner. A full-color photograph of the natural is shown on the left-hand page, complete with its characteristics, habits and habitat; the right-hand page shows three flies to match the natural, including effective fishing techniques.

A guide to fishing the hatches of North American trout streams.

Learn to read and understand western water and what to expect in each season on different types of streams. How to select the best, most effective patterns for western trout. Includes a western hatch chart.

A wide range of methods to present dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, and streamers. Pattern selection, reading water, tackle, and casting for the proper presentation.

Absorbing, thought-provoking observations from one of America's most popular fly-fishing authors on a week he spent fishing, hiking, and writing in the Oregon desert.

This second edition contains new chapters on reading the seasons and tenkara and is superbly illustrated with more than 100 new color photos.

1st of a new series. Covers all regions of Pennsylvania. 60 recommended fly patterns.