For the last thirty-six years, Dave Hughes has made a study of trout streams and lakes, the natural foods on which trout feed, and the flies that take trout in the widest variety of circumstances. Dave is founding president of Oregon Trout, and a life member of the Federation of Fly Fishers. He writes regularly for Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel, Flyfishing, American Angler, Field & Stream, and Gray's Sporting Journal and is a respected author with over 20 books to his credit.
Far more than a mere fishing or pattern manual. It is a comprehensive yet economical strategy for tying, selecting, and presenting imitations of the subsurface creatures favored by freshwater fish. -- Thomas Ames Jr. If you want to tie effective nymph patterns for streams or lakes that cover all the major groups of aquatic insects and organize them in a simple and sensible way that will improve your fishing, then get this book. -- Rick Hafele, coauthor, The Complete Book of Western Hatches Dave Hughes masterfully explores how to select the best searching and imitative nymphs for both moving and standing waters. And he provides valuable insights and photos on trying the patterns. -- Rich Osthoff