(Description) Slight shipping bump to bottom corner, thus VG++ rather than Fine. *** (Synopsis) In the first major work on caddisflies in three decades, Caddisflies presents the most complete pictorial survey of Trichoptera published to date. Author, angler, and photographer Thomas Ames Jr. traveled from the southern Appalachian highlands to the Canadian Maritimes to collect, study, and photograph more than 100 species in 55 genera and 20 families of the caddisflies that fly fishers are most likely to encounter on the lakes and streams of the eastern United States. Learn how you can use the wa... View More...
(Synopsis) For centuries anglers have struggled with their peculiar dependency on the aquatic insects that put the word fly in fly fishing, discoursing obsessively on how to replicate them with fur & feathers, and even about what to call them. Volumes have been written on the subject, but until now, there has never been a book like Fishbugs. Author Thomas Ames Jr. lets his photographic skills take center stage. His bigger-then life studies of mayflies, caddisflies, and other waterborne insects, captured in extraordinary detail, allow you see them as never before. Fly tyers will appreciate them... View More...
(Description) Back cover scratched where price sticker was, slight bumps to corners of unclipped jacket. ***(Synopsis) For centuries anglers have struggled with their peculiar dependency on the aquatic insects that put the word fly in fly fishing, discoursing obsessively on how to replicate them with fur & feathers, and even about what to call them. Volumes have been written on the subject, but until now, there has never been a book like Fishbugs. Author Thomas Ames Jr. lets his photographic skills take center stage. His bigger-then life studies of mayflies, caddisflies, and other waterborne i... View More...
(Description) Moderate edgewear, bottom corner of back covercreased, else clean and tight. ***(Synopsis) Fishing tips from a master angler, holder of more than 20 world records, as well as detailed fishing charts of the Keys, make this a must for all fishermen. Includes tackle, rigging, wreck fishing. Color photos. 16 fishing charts. View More...
(Description) One of an un-numbered Limited Edition bound in half blue leather with gilt title and highlights and silk marker ribbon. Housed in matching cloth-covered slipcase. ***(Synopsis) In 1816 Bainbridge described and illustrated in colour a calendar of natural insects of interest to the angler, and gave dressings for their artificial imitations. He paved the way for the later angler-entomologists. View More...
(Description) Tape marks in book, else clean and tight. DJ has edgewear and bumps, but no tears. Unclipped. ***(Synopsis) A complete guide to fishing the hatches of north american trout streams. View More...
(Description) Light wear to page edges of book, else clean and tight. Unclipped DJ has edgewear and bumps, but is delaminating as many of the copies of this title did. ***(Synopsis) A complete guide to fishing the hatches of north american trout streams. View More...
(Description) Light wear to book and unclipped DJ. ***(Synopsis) The tenth-anniversary edition of Hatches celebrates the enduring value of this complete guide to fishing the hatches of North American trout streams. Chosen by Trout Unlimited as one of the most important fly-fishing books of the past thrity-five years, Hatches II remains the most complete book on the subject of mayflies and their identification. Hundreds of photographs depict the genera and species of the mayfly in all stages of its development, and the authors provide critical information on mayfly biology, tactics, presentatio... View More...
(Description) 2nd Printing. ***(Synopsis) In Fly-Fishing for Smallmouth, Bob Clouser shares the extensive knowledge he has developed over a quarter-century of guiding for smallmouth bass on the Susquehanna River. Beyond his native waters, the lessons Bob offers in this book can be directly applied to smallmouth fisheries across the country, from creeks to large rivers. An experienced teacher, Bob anticipates the questions and challenges faced by anglers when they first encounter a smallmouth stream. He explains the natural history of smallmouth--their range, spawning behavior, feeding habits,... View More...
(Synopsis) 11 years, 8 cameras, 3 countries, countless breaths underwater. Extraordinary underwater footage follows the life cycles of mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, and other amazing bugs. Flyfishers will gain valuable insights as they see how insects behave and what they really look like to trout! Teachers, parents, river monitors, scientists, and kids of all ages will be entertained and enlightened by this film. 40 minutes. View More...
(Description) Very minor bump to spine bottom. *** (Synopsis) Everything on mayflies, from the most outstanding photographs of every stage to scientific descriptions and Latin names to pattern information, is included in this comprehensive book. Each chapter shows and describes the insect, from nymph through spinner, and lists patterns and photos of imitations that match each stage. Two photographic essays show in fascinating detail an emerging Blue Quill dun and a molting Yellow Drake dun. A breadth of information, natural history on mayflies, and angling tips on flies are matched with Fauceg... View More...
(Description) 2nd Printing. Tape marks inside covers, else clean and tight. Unclipped jacket has one closed tear. The ID chart from the inside, back flap has been cut out and taped to the back of the jacket. View More...
