GREAT RIVERS - GREAT HATCHES. By Charles and Greg Hoover.
(1992) 1996 paperback reprint. 8vo (152 x 229mm). Ppxii,372. Colour plates of flies, colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, maps, good bibliography.
A directory of insect hatches and the matching artificials for all the major rivers in all the contiguous states of the USA, dealt with in three regions. The authors fished all the rivers dealt with, studying the entomology and artificials peculiar to each, as well as collecting useful information from local anglers. A wealth of useful information, especially for an angler planning a trip in advance. Very good bibliography. Chapters include: Introduction; Insect emergence; A closer look at some of the great hatches; Great rivers of the East and their hatches; Great rivers of the Midwest and their hatches; Great rivers of the West and their hatches; Great hatches on lousy days; Patterns for the hatches; Some proposals for better fishing.
A directory of insect hatches and the matching artificials for all the major rivers in all the contiguous states of the USA, dealt with in three regions. The authors fished all the rivers dealt with, studying the entomology and artificials peculiar to each, as well as collecting useful information from local anglers. A wealth of useful information, especially for an angler planning a trip in advance. Very good bibliography. Chapters include: Introduction; Insect emergence; A closer look at some of the great hatches; Great rivers of the East and their hatches; Great rivers of the Midwest and their hatches; Great rivers of the West and their hatches; Great hatches on lousy days; Patterns for the hatches; Some proposals for better fishing.
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Book Code
22055
Author | Meck (Charles) and Hoover (Greg). |
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Book Code | 22055 |
ISBN | 081172770X / 081172770X. |
Book Description | Slight marks to edges but fine new copy. |
Book Cover | Paperback |
Published Date | 1996 |
Publisher | Stackpole Books. |
Place | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. |