NO HATCH TO MATCH: AGGRESSIVE STRATEGIES FOR FLY-FISHING BETWEEN HATCHES. By Rich Osthoff.

(2001) later reprint. 8vo paperback (153 x 228mm). Ppvi,138. Colour photographic plates and b/w illustrations, brief bibliography.

What to do when you arrive at the river, the flies aren't hatching and the trout are nowhere to be seen. Rather American in places, obviously, but plenty of good information that can be applied to UK and European waters. Chapters include: Anticipating temperature-induced feeding binges; Tracking seasonal trout movement; Long-line nymphing for active trout; Micronymphing for inactive trout; Streamer tactics; Prospecting with dry flies; Some top prospecting flies and what makes them tick; Beating the heat; Dealing with dirty water; Targeting carnivorous trout; Probing lunker structures; Parlor tricks; Pacing - the neglected factor; Escaping tailwater crowds; Expanding your universe; The advantages of fishing solo.