Mayflies "Top to Bottom"Mayflies are the most important insect to trout fishermen, and in this book, author Shane Stalcup shares his secrets for tying effective, lifelike mayfly imitations that will bring fly anglers more trout. Many tying techniques and materials are discussed for tying nymphs, emergers, adults, spinners, and more. 'Mayflies: Top To Bottom' is useful to beginner and expert tiers interested in tying innovative, realistic flies that are proven fish catchers.

ISBN: 9780385690553

A resource for the fly fisherman discusses the sport's history and paraphernalia

Jacket Condition: Good - very small rip middle of front cover

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Nymphs- the underwater stages of the aquatic insects- comprise ninety percent of the trout's diet

It includes a silk ribbon marker and comes protected in a matching brown cloth slip case

Edson Leonard cuts clean through the fog of irrelevance that so often surrounds the art of fly tying and comes straight to the point: creating flies that will actually catch fish

How often do we see a true innovation in fly fishing equipment and technique

The book is not a technical guide but a nostalgic and heartfelt journey back to the simple joys of angling in the wilderness

particularly how they feed on aquatic insects beneath the surface

among other things

and wild tales for sportsmen