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

(1991) 2001 new edition. 4to (212 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 (now published by Robert Hale, apart from a new dust-wrapper is unchanged from the first edition) 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.