Fly Patterns for Stillwaters (Paperback)

by Phillip Rowley (Author) "My initial stillwater fly-fishing experiences were not all that successful..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Frank Amato Publications (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571881956
• ISBN-13: 978-1571881953
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,874 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for stillwater fishing, January 9, 2002

By	Dr. Howard B. Bandy - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fly Patterns for Stillwaters, November 10, 2004

By	Darrell E. Brown (Pocatello, Idaho USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.