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Tactics for Trout (David Hughes Fishing Library)

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One of the best fly-fishing books I've read. Goes beyond the usual casting mechanics and knots directly to solving the puzzles we face when on the water: how do I catch fish today? Covers tactics in general, plus specific techniques for fishing dries, nymphs, wets, and streamers. Well-written; author has clear, simple, very readable style. His only semi-flaw: he has a slight bias toward the bigger waters of the west. He has written at least 3 other books -- on hatches, reading the water, and tackle -- and they are next on my reading list. You'll want to re-read this book the night before every fishing trip -- and you probably should. I know I will

Best book I have on fishing for trout in all situations. Fairly detailed, well-written (not overbearing at all). As far as flyfishing "coaching" books, this is it. It is intended for people who have some experience and want to learn more (no how to tie a surgeon's knot, etc. here) - rather it is about how to fish; reading water, using the right tackle for the job, etc.

This is the first how-to book on fly fishing I read, and it's still one of my favorites. I highlighted much of the book and keep coming back to it. Dave's writing is clear and first-rate. His techniques are easy to understand. Reading them, I never feel that fly fishing is a complex pursuit - something I really have to struggle with to be good at. Dave never loses sight of the belief that fly fishing shouldn't be so difficult that we don't always enjoy it.

Dave Hughes has a very engaging style of writing. Reading his books is more like having a conversation with a very knowledgable friend. His clear explainations along with diagrams and photographs gives a wealth of information for fishing drys, wets, nymphs, and streamers. I highly recommend this or any of his books to anyone wanting to learn more about fly fishing.

This book contains some decent information, but is generally very elementary. It frequently states the obvious. If you've never seen a river, it might be useful. The valuable information really should and could be condensed into a booklet of one quarter this size.