THE RIGHT FLY: AN ANGLER'S GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING AND MATCHING NATURAL INSECTS. By Stephen J. Simpson & George C. McGavin.

Simpson (Stephen J.) & McGavin (George C.).

ISBN 10: 1854103989 / ISBN 13: 9781854103987

Published by Aurum Press. London. 1996, 1996

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 8vo (126 x 217mm). Pp192. Colour photographs, identification keys, decorative end-papers. Orange boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Fine in dust-wrapper. "For any angler who has found him- or herself surrounded by rising fish while contemplating the flybox in bewilderment, or encountered a lake apparently devoid of life and pondered what to do next [this book] offers advice that is above all practical and applicable anywhere in the world." Chapter 5, Fishing Decisions gives a two-page flow-chart of the questions to ask and the observations to make in order to arrive at a rational course of action, with a detailed discussion of each question / observation occupying the remainder of the chapter. Part II, The Angler's Identifier presents "all the common orders of insects (and other prey species) .described and illlustrated with outstanding colour photographs which show insects not only in their adult phase but also in their nymphal and emergent stages. Accompanying the description of each insect order is a carefully chosen selection of imitative fly patterns, with details of dressings and hints on how to fish them naturally." Chapters include: Part I, The Trout and its prey: Identifying animals the easy way (and, why bother?); How to use this book; The principles of trout feeding behaviour; Equipment for discovering the trout's prey; Fishing decisions; Identifying things caught or seen; Introduction to the insect prey; How to create and use the artificial flies. Part II, The Angler's Identifier: Mayflies; Dragonflies and damselflies; Stoneflies; Grasshoppers and crickets; Bugs; Alderflies, dobsonflies, and fishflies; Beetles; True flies; Caddisflies; Moths and butterflies; Sawflies, wasps, ants, bees; Crayfish, shrimps, waterlice, etc; Miscellaneous organisms. An appendix gives "suggested reading, associations, and stockists". PREVIOUS PRICE £12.95.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE RIGHT FLY: AN ANGLER'S GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING AND MATCHING NATURAL INSECTS. By Stephen J. Simpson & George C. McGavin.
• Publisher: Aurum Press. London. 1996
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854103989
• ISBN 13: 9781854103987
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis

Once you have mastered this, you will then learn the art of selecting and presenting the appropriate artificial fly from a choice of over 120 fly patterns. This is a unique guide - written by professional bioligists with a passion for fly fishing - which provides a straightforward introduction to natural trout prey and their artificial imitations. The angler is led in a logical progression from observation of the trout's behaviour, the water and the weather conditions, and insect activity, to the choice of appropriate fly patterns. All the common orders of insects (and other prey species) are described and illustrated with outstanding colour photographs which show insects nor only in their adult phase but also in their nymphal and emergent stages. Accompanying the description of each insect order is a carefully chosen selection of imitative fly patterns, with details of dressings and hints on how to fish them naturally. For any angler who has found him- or herself surrounded by rising fish while contemplating the flybox in bewilderment, or encountered a lake apparently devoid of life and ponder what to do next. The Right Fly offers advice that is above all practical and applicable anywhere in the world.

About the Author

Dr Stephen J. Simpson is Lecturer in Entomolgy at Oxford University and Curator of the Hope Entomologival Collections at Oxford University Museum, one of the world's largest insect collections. He not only has an international reputation for his research on insect behaviour and neurophysiology, but is also a very keen fly fisherman. Dr George C. McGavin is Lecturer in Zoology at Trinity college, Oxford, and Assistant Curator of the Hope Entomologival Collections at Oxford University Museum.