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Handbook Of Hatches: Introductory Guide to the Foods Trout Eat & the Most Effective Flies to Match Them |  | Author: Dave Hughes
Brand: Stackpole Books
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
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Pages: 276
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0811731820
Dewey Decimal Number: 688.79124
EAN: 9780811731829
ASIN: 0811731820
Publication Date: January 2005
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Reference for Simplicity February 20, 2006
D. Lewis (Cross Plains, WI USA)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
The strength of this book is its approach at SIMPLIFYING your selection of trout patterns. Hughes' basic contribution is to make the point that bugs of specific families (e.g. mayflies, caddisflies, etc.) can all be matched by the same fly style. All that needs to be changed to match the natural is color and size. For example, a parachute style fly can be used to match BWOs, PMDs, Hendricksons, and any other mayfly. What needs to vary is just the color and size.
The other helpful point from this book is the idea that basic pattern designs should be chosen to match water conditions, not specific hatches. For example, Catskill flies for rough water, Comparadun style for smooth water, Parachute style for water in between. This is in contrast to selecting pattern designs for specific bugs (e.g. comparadun for a BWO).
The true value of this book is the focused clarity on selecting and tying patterns for a simplified fly box. I think this book will be useful for beginners confused by the vast array of available patterns, and for more advanced anglers looking for clarity and simplicity in their pattern selections.
For the Novice and for the Experienced Fly Fisher May 12, 2007
C. Rich
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is far more than an introduction to the entymology, the context, and the how-to instruction to identifying, tying and fishing with flies that match the hatches. Clearly written and well illustrated with color photography, Handbook of Hatches is a pleasure to read and reread. Food here for the novice and for the experienced fly fisher.
Love the book! January 10, 2007
Gaylene J. Cranford
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very well written, gave me (a novice) a lot of good information about what trout eat and where to find them. I especially liked the comparison with a real fly and then a picture of a tied fly. Great, I would recommend this to anyone novice or very experienced.
A "must have" for trout fishers August 28, 2009
Michael A. Davis (Boynton Beach, Fl United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Dave Hughes is a professional writer that happens to be an avid fly fisherman. That much is obvious after reading one page of his book, "Handbook of Hatches." It would take years of experience to get to the level knowledge and the level of confidence that simply reading this book will take you to. Let's face it, a book about insects could be very tedious, OK, boring; but Mr. Hughes book reads like you are are sitting down and having a conversation with him, while fishing! He has approached this subject in a friendly and enduring style that I would not have though possible. As to the importance of the work; I believe that this is a "must have" reference for anyone that hasn't already spent a lifetime on a trout river.
Very Informative and Useful February 18, 2007
S. Jones (USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a great book to refer to when trying to tie your own flies. It avoids getting too deep in the "bugology" and yet provides useful information. For someone like me who did not know many bugs started off in the water, this was both eye opening and entertaining. If I had to suggest an improvement I would suggest that the fly recipes be closer to the mentioning of the fly. In a few instances I would read about how a specific fly was very good to use in certain conditions but would then have to dig around to find a picture and recipe of what the author was talking about. It is a nit and not worthy of dropping this great work to four stats.
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