Shane Stalcup approaches fly-tying with the heart and mind of a scientist and an artist. His realistic approach to imitating the mayfly is very popular and effective across the West, and can be applied to waters across North America. Mayflies are the most important insect to trout fishermen, and in this book, Shane 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. Book jacket.

In a chaotic future world where no one can expect to live past 16, four teensset out to find the "Old Guys" who may hold the key to their survival. 5 7/16x 8 5/16.

A classic reference work on all aspects of fishing, from reading the water to specific angling techniques. First published in 1955, now reissued and available for the first time in 20 years.

Midge larvae and pupae, tiny parachutes, floating nymphs, micro scuds, tiny ants. Choosing the right hook, thread, wire, and amount of weight for small flies plus 75 patterns, including Brassie, RS-2, Renegade, Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear, Griffith's Gnat. Foreword by John Gierach.

Barr is the most successful designer of commercially distributed flies in the world. The Barr Emerger is an unrivaled pattern for western mayfly situations, and the Copper John has evolved into the most popular fly of the millennium. Learn Barr's methods for tying his favorite flies, with step-by-step instructions and clear color photos so even inexperienced tiers can create the Copper John, Barr Emerger, B/C Hopper, Tung Teaser, Slumpbuster, and more.

Derived from the classic Trout Stream Insects: An Orvis Streamside Guide, this fully revised text focuses exclusively on those mayfly species of most importance to fly fishers. The numerous color photographs, drawings, and insect-size silhouettes help the angler identify what’s hatching and compare that natural insect to what’s in the fly box. Designed to slip easily into a jacket or vest pocket, the trout angler will make much use of this book.

A compendium of research on the trout as collected by two of the most widely read and respected angling masters