Author: Rick Hafele
Publisher: STACKPOLE BOOKS, Jul 2014
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 0-8117-1438-1
Synopsis
Photo sequences to teach 11 different nymph fishing methods, including Czech, hinged leader, Leisenring lift, & wet-fly swing. Includes detailed info on imitating mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, true flies, scuds, & sow bugs. 330 color photos, 20 illus; 9x11 inches, 192 pages + DVD.
More Information
* Includes a 72-minute DVD demonstrating basic nymph fishing techniques
* Color photo sequences to teach 11 different nymph fishing methods, including Czech, hinged leader, Leisenring lift, and wet-fly swing
* Detailed information on imitating mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, true flies, scuds, and sow bugs
"In nature nothing happens without a reason. The difficulty for the angler is merely that the reason is hidden some way beneath the surface." --G. E. M. Skues
During the considerable periods of time trout spend feeding exclusively on underwater food forms, nymph fishing can be the most productive, if not the only way to catch fish. But understanding what occurs below the water's surface can be a challenge for even the most experienced angler. In Nymph-Fishing Rivers and Streams, aquatic entomologist and long-time fly fisherman Rick Hafele shares the information necessary to successfully decipher the mysteries of trout life. He starts by explaining their feeding patterns--where trout feed, when they feed, and what's available for them to eat. Sections on tackle and pattern selection help anglers sort through equipment and imitations to find the best outfit for their needs. The DVD complements the photos in the book that show various methods for nymph fishing. Also included is an angler's field guide to nymphs with details on their habitat, importance to trout, and the most effective patterns and fishing tactics to imitate them.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Rick Hafele has been studying aquatic insects and freshwater biology professionally for nearly thirty years. His other books include Complete Book of Western Hatches (0-9366-0812-9) and Anglers Guide to Aquatic Insects and Their Imitations (1-5556-6161-0). He lives in Gresham, Oregon.
