So many patterns, so little time, Jim Schollmeyer and Ted Leeson face that dilemma head on and choose from the ever-expanding number of fly patterns the 150 best flies to match the insects of the greatest significance to western anglers. Schollmeyer and Leeson have made their picks after studying all the major super hatches and those of regional significance. Every important food group is covered—mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, midges, terrestrials, aquatic worms, baitfish, sculpin, fish eggs, leeches, scuds, and sow bugs.
Descriptions of each insect along with photos, explanations of the insect’s life cycle, and information about the hatch give you the complete picture of each type of trout food. Photographs of the undersides of insects give the trout’s eye view and are ideal guides for matching what the trout sees.
Clear and easy-to-follow fly-tying instructions are presented with step-by-step photos in full color. This practical, straightforward reference is the trustworthy resource you need to decide which flies you’ll use to imitate all the important trout food forms on the rivers and streams of the West.
Super Hatches makes the perfect gift, make sure you request your copy autographed and personalized.
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Author(s): |
Jim Schollmeyer & Ted Leeson |
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ISBN: |
0-8117-0663-X |
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Publisher: |
Stackpole Books |
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Binding: |
Hardcover |
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Pages: |
328 |
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Color Pages: |
1,356 |