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Fly Patterns for Stillwaters

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The subtitle, "A Study of Trout, Entomology and Tying", is very descriptive. Philip Rowley begins with a season by season analysis of the diet of trout found in stillwater in BC and the northwestern US. Taking each of the major categories (chironomids, scuds, damselflies, dragonflies, leeches, mayflies, caddisflies, water boatmen, and "hodgepodge") in turn, he describes its life cycle and gives his thoughts on pattern design. For each category, he illustrates five to twelve flies that he has found to be effective imitations, gives step by step tying instructions, and explains how best to fish each fly. The photographs of the natural insects are excellent. The tying instructions are clear and well illustrated. Many of the patterns are original with Mr. Rowley and all can be tied by tyers of any skill level. I have tied and fished many of these patterns and can vouch for their effectiveness. No matter whether this will be your first book about tying flies for stillwater or an addition to an extensive collection, it is a book you will refer to often.

Complete study of common stillwater insects, their immitations and how to fish them. Well organized in the table of contents for quick review.

A reference book that gives you insight on how to approach stillwater fishing and what are productive flies for any season.

Got the book in July and have been very impressed with not only the patterns, but information about the insects being imitated and advice on pattern design. Also advice on how each pattern shjould be fished. I have used some of the patterns already with success and have improved some of my existing patterns using some of the basic premises in the book. Great book for sure, way more than just a book of patterns. These bugs catch fish.
Chris Preston

Excellent book for the stillwater enthusiast. Has some excellent fly patterns with a very nice discussion of insect lifecycle and entomology.