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Fishing the Midge

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I purchased this book in the early to mid 1970's. I read it then and found it to be usefull and informative. I wondered if it was still in print and found that it is. MY copy (copyright 1972) is a small hardcover and if there are updates to the new editions, then I am unaware of them.

The book discusses fishing small flies for wary trout in clear streams, mostly in the east, but the techniques and flies used will work most anywhere.

Several different fly patterns are discussed and there are well photographed (black and white in my copy) tying instructions.

I have fallen somewhat away from fly-fishing, but still go out and whip the water surface to a froth on occasion. The flies described in this book work (at least in California and Oregon); I especially like the terrestrial patterns.

I haven't read the book in over 30 years, but I recall enjoying it and liking the fly patterns.

FISHING THE MIDGE by ED KOCH Is a Quick clear guide to understanding the tiny fly

hatches of Eastern spring creeks and how to deal with them without drowning in technical jargon. Ed uses a minimum of fly patterns, all simple to tye.Much of the

book is told in story form to make it for a pleasant read.

This (1988) update of the 1972 first edition has included new tackle and flies. The information contained in this book will be useful on eastern tailwaters.

I truly enjoyed Fishing The Midge by ED KOCH.

Sincerely

Mike Mc