Basic Stream Flies: How to Choose, Fish & Tie Them

Description

The patterns in this book were chosen not only for their ability to catch trout, but also to show the different types and styles of commonly used flies that can be used to match most fishing situations.

To reduce the number of patterns needed, natural insects with similar body shapes or stages of development are grouped together, and one or two basic patterns that imitate the insects in each group are presented. Then by changing the size and or body color of the basic pattern, you can match all of the naturals in its group.

Contains detailed information covering 28 fly patterns -- what the fly imitates; and when, where, and how to fish it. With each basic pattern there is a photograph showing useful variations of the fly or a similar pattern, accompanied with tying instructions.