If you fly fish, you need flies. Here are the 50 proven patterns that every fly fisher should carry to catch trout anywhere in the world. This new edition, with 20 additional patterns and 300 variatio
Dave Hughes has long believed that wet flies have an essential place in everyone's fly box and repertoire of trout tactics. That's why he has updated this 1995 classic with the benefit of the last two
Secrets for mastering the challenges of small streams How to choose the perfect rod, lines, and flies An insightful, enjoyable read for all levels, beginner to expert New edition updated with 100 colo
Praise for the first edition "Hughes' thesis seems to be that angling is a rare pleasure to be shared in print as well as enjoyed in person." --Steve Raymond, Flyfisher "His views on conservation are
The authoritative book on nymphsStep-by-step instructions for 112 useful nymph fliesMore than 900 photos of natural nymphs, their imitations, and steps in tying those fliesNymphs for Streams and Still
Gearing up for all types of trout fishing on creeks, rivers, tailwaters, and lakes Casting, selecting a fly, and reading the water and finding trout Dave Hughes's clear and simple instruction and expl
"Excellent ... invaluable." -- The New York Times, on Dave Hughes Popular reference work updated with full-color photos of the insects An understandable approach and useful guide to fishing hatches Co
Choosing the right line and rod for small stream fishingHow and where to find trout in pools, curves, trenches, riffles, runs, or behind bouldersNymphs and dry flies, streamers and soft-hackled wet fl
"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
The ultimate reference. Step-by-step tying instructions for 500 flies, with sequential color photos. Includes fishing notes and chapters on techniques, tools, and materials.
