THE FLIES THAT TROUT PREFER: Why they work and how to tie and fish them. By Peter Hayes and Don Stazicker. Limited edition first printing.

2025 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp400?. Colour photographs throughout, QR codes for links to tying sequences. Dark green boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 1000 signed copies.

This ground-breaking work is now available in hardback, enhanced with free videos that highlight in-stream evidence, experiments, and innovative fly tying techniques. The authors spent years filming trout interactions with natural and artificial flies, using advanced cameras to capture remarkable behaviours that shape fly design and presentation. They share simple, effective fly patterns that mimic the vulnerable insects that trout prefer. Peter and Don offer expert guidance on locating feeding fish, approaching them, and presenting flies to minimize rejections. With 100 new patterns and fresh insights into trout behaviour, this book is an essential resource for anglers and fly tiers.