Western Mayfly Hatches

Researched, written, and photographed over a period of more than twenty years, Western Mayfly Hatches covers all mayfly hatches important in the entire range of the western states and provinces. Color photos reveal the important aspects of each stage of each important mayfly hatch. Scientifically accurate illustrations by artist Richard Bunse depict the details that will allow you to recognize key differences between species for both nymph and adult stages. A series of fly patterns, from suggestive through impressionistic to imitative, are listed for each stage of each hatch. The full dressing is given for each fly, and each is photographed in color by Jim Schollmeyer.   

Also included is information on collecting and observing mayflies, mayfly behavior and natural history, fly-tying techniques, presentation methods for nymphs emergers, duns, and spinners, plus much more. Unique "hatch ranking tables" list the important aspects of each hatch and provide a means for determining its importance relative to all other hatches. Hatch charts show graphically the emergence period of each hatch throughout the year, and time of day you might encounter the insect on the water.

Each Author is tipping in a personally tied fly with this the purchase of this book.

This book will be autographed by Dave.  It can be personalized or autographed by Rick.