TROUT FLIES OF BRITAIN AND EUROPE: THE NATURAL FLY AND ITS MATCHING ARTIFICIAL. By John Goddard.

1991 1st edition. 4to (211 x 274mm). Ppxiv,242. 47 colour plates, photographs, illustrations, maps, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

This book by Britain's internationally renowned angling entomologist, John Goddard is without doubt the most comprehensive ever written on this fascinating subject. Whilst a knowledge of entomology is not strictly essential for a trout fisherman (casting ability, the approach and the presentation of the fly are probably all more important), a basic knowledge of entomology will most certainly improve overall success. Chapters include: The four major groups; The upwinged flies (Ephemeroptera); The upwinged flies (continued); The upwinged flies (continued); The upwinged flies (keys to nymphs and adults); Flies with roof-shaped wings (Diptera); The stoneflies or hard-winged flies (Plecoptera); Sundry insects and other fauna; River fishing; Stillwater fisheries; Stillwater fishing techniques; Fly fishing methods on stillwater; Month by month on stillwaters.