Thorough guide to identifying all the major caddis varieties east and west of the Mississippi. Sections color-coded by species with successful patterns. Full color; 4x7 inches, 144 pgs.
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Follows the bugs & the trout through their life cycles from spring through winter. Thomasons stunningly striking photos & fascinating narratives show off the bugs up close, in amazing detail. With the authors insights as both a scientist & fly fisher, t
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First-ever reference to the sign left by insects & other North American invertebrates. 927 color photos; 5.5x8 inches, 592 pgs.
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These flint glass specimen vials with caps are the same type used by scientists. They are tough perfect containers for collected bugs.
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One of the great fly fishermen of modern times offers the secrets that allow some fly fishermen to land trout when others fail. This great author wants every angler to make the most of his time on the water. Explains how to select a fly & how to use it to
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Describes species individually with notes on distribution, habitat, & time of emergence. Of great interest & importance to serious fly fisherman. 6 color plates, 139 pgs.
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A convenient & thorough guide to iding all the major caddis varieties east & west of the Mississippi. Describes caddisflies by their habitats, food sources, pupal cases, & egg-laying habits. Includes a caddisfly identifier section with an in-scale silhoue
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Classic book is still one of the best practical basic books on trout foods & how to best imitate them. Graphically id's the principal mayflies, nymphs, & their distinguishing traits; suggests when they will be hatching (time of day as well as season); & o
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Gives the reader all the essential info about identifying individual species of these insects t/out their North American range, & then delves into detailed instructions for scores of artificial patterns to imitate them. Few books in fishing literature hav
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These flint glass specimen vials with caps are the same type used by scientists. They are tough perfect containers for collected bugs.
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The singular authority on identifying the myriad species of mayfly larvae & tying imitations that will attract trout all across the country. Wholly revised & expanded, Schwiebert's work offers the reader exacting details of every major mayfly species for
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Rugged, collapsible kick net seine for sampling aquatic life forms. Designed to the specifications and used by professional entolomologists. 25x21" mesh net with 23.5" aircraft-grade aluminum shafts, folds to 9"x2.5"; weighs 3.7 ounces. Sheath allows Riff
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A complete guide to all the foods that trout eat, written & illus in a clear & concise manner by one of the sport's greatest anglers. An indispensable handbook for all serious fly fishermen. Color & B&W photos, Illus; 8.5x11 inches, 224 pgs.
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Stretches from 5 inches to nearly 5 feet. keeps a staff secure while allowing max reach, lets angler clip staff to belt or vest while fishing. System works for nets, with or without a French clip, on vest or float tube d-rings; and for tools like pliers.
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Educators and students alike find this text to be their primary source for comprehensive coverage of this expansive subject. Written by 41 expert authors, it covers most everything including: The phylogeny, morphology, respiration, life history, behavior,
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Guide to selecting from a vast array of fly patterns & sizes. Remarkable macro-photos of the insect life helps anglers observe, identify & select the correct fly. 278 Color photos, 6 line drawings; 5.5x8.5 inches, 224 pgs.
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Takes the reader on a tour of New Zealand, looking at the range of creatures that are food for trout. Trout stream insects & other prey are examined in detail. Full color photos; 138 x 212 mm.
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A concise overview of the most important hatches on Pennsylvania trout streams. This handy guide includes detailed hatch charts, color photos of each insect, & recipes & photos of the authors 60 recommended fly patterns. 127 color photos, 1 map, 4x6 inch
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A pocket reference book which identifies, in a simple fashion, the various insects common to fly fishing waters and suggests patterns to match them. Written descriptions; 5x4 inches, 59 pgs.
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Details the most important mayflies t/out North America & shows exactly where & when you will find specific species, how to id a hatch, & which fly to use for a given stage of developmentnymph, emerger, dun, & adult. Full color t/out; 4x6 inches, 160 pgs
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The most complete pictorial survey of Trichoptera published to date. Based on thoughtful analysis, sound science, & many hours on the water collecting live insects & testing artificial flies; takes the myth & the mystery out of matching the hatch. More th
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A complete guide to some of the most productive flies for anglers. Describes where & when to use these flies to best advantage. How to fish midge hatches, including stoneflies & damselflies, beetles, ants, hoppers, & jassids, & others. Full color photos t
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Covers all you need for a productive trip on our Western streams: water types; successful fishing techniques; identifying major hatches, providing basic background info about these insects.Color photos of naturals & flies. 4x5 inches, 196 pgs.
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Provides background on the biology & ecology of freshwater environments & explains why & how this group of organisms can be studied, simply & without complex equipment, in the field. Interest in the observation & study of freshwater invertebrates is incre
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Covers types of nymphs and dries to use, the best ways to fish them, and allows you to instantly recognize the hatches you encounter. 4x5 inches, 112 pgs.
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Very extensive & complete! Shows angler what bugs will be hatching on a month-to-month basis, April - September. Ideal hatch times in the Midwest (latitude of Au Sable River/Michigan/adjust for north & south of this latitude.) Color photos of each bug; 8.
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Fully illustrated guide to identifying water-dwelling macroinvertebrates. From the damselfly to the whirligig beetle, our nation's streams are teeming with critters. This convenient, inexpensive guide allows you to identify any that you find - whether you
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Covers the key features of order of insects important to anglers. Each major family is treated with useful tables of when and where the insects hatch, imitating patterns with tying instructions and much more. 365 photos, 41 illustrations, 24 color plates;
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Portable guide; invaluable to novice & experts alike. 80+ flies, includes what trout eat, life on & in the water, & reference charts for all 4 seasons. Color photos; 4x7 inches, 64 pgs.
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Ten years' study produced this intense, in-depth look at one of the trout's major foods. LaFontaine introduces tested patterns and details strategies on how to best fish larvae, pupae and adult flies. Color & B/w photos; 8x11 inches, 336 pgs.
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