NYMPHS. VOLUME II: STONEFLIES, CADDISFLIES, AND OTHER IMPORTANT INSECTS. INCLUDING THE LESSER MAYFLIES. By Ernest G. Schwiebert.

(1973) 2007 1st edition thus. Large 4to (220 x 286mm). Ppviii,787. Colour plates and b/w illustrations by the author, extensive bibliography. Brown cloth, spine titled in gilt.

Of the original 1973 edition: "Few books in the entire history of fishing literature have constituted such a startling advance. 'Nymphs' now seems to me to stand alone as the most accomplished solo writer-artist contribution to fly-fishing literature. With words and art, this book opened the eyes of the next two generations of fly fishers" (Paul Schullery). This new edition, in two volumes, is "fully revised and expanded from the original text with new and digitally remastered art by the author". A monumental account of the entomology of the most important species of aquatic flies, from the angler's point of view. The first volume covers the most important species of mayflies. This second volume covers the stoneflies and caddisflies, as well as the minor species of the mayflies which were omitted from volume I. Includes discussion of the historical appearance of various species in angling literature, as well as fly selection and recipes for recommended imitations. Not simply confined to North America. Good bibliography and notes to the text.