Trout from Small Streams [Hardcover]

Dave Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003

Choosing the right line and rod for small stream fishing

How and where to find trout in pools, curves, trenches, riffles, runs, or behind boulders

Nymphs and dry flies, streamers and soft-hackled wet flies

In his newest book, Dave Hughes covers all aspects of fly fishing for trout on small streams. He describes how fishing is different on mountain, freestone, and meadow streams and how to develop skills for each. He covers the gear, including what to put in a small stream fly box. Hughes' advice on casting technique is especially useful because trees and brush often require different kinds of casts for small streams.

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About the Author

Dave Hughes is a highly respected fly-fishing writer with over two dozen books in print. He writes regularly for the popular fishing magazines and currently is a columnist for fly rod & Reel. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811700313
• ISBN-13: 978-0811700313
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #413,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for everyone. That's not bad., July 26, 2007

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Andre De Bardelaben "Andre de Bardelaben" (Western PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trout from Small Streams (Hardcover)

Dave Hughes is one of the most versatile, and best, writers in the fly fishing field. When he writes for beginners he explains the basics clearly without insulting the reader's intelligence. When writing about more advanced techniques he does so as someone who's been where you are. This book is one of the latter. If you are an absolute neophyte or if you are the type of person who learns best from photos, charts and diagrams, this book is probably not for you. Inside the jacket there is not a single photo or illustration to be found. But, if you already know the basic casts and knots and you appreciate clear, cogent prose and you wish to fish streams that hardly ever see another angler, there are precious gems to be mined here. The author doesn't make specific recommendations about equipment or techniques for you. Instead, he gives you a glimpse into what has and hasn't worked for him in the hope that you can learn from his experiences. Small streams usually don't yield record size trout, but the challenges of fishing flies on tight, brush lined flows make every fish you capture (and hopefully release) a trophy. When you've determined that you must get "up close and personal" with the trout in all those those no-name streams that most fisherman barely take notice of in their daily travels this book will give you a realistic assessment of the obstacles and rewards you should expect. More important, it introduces you to some methods that should help you to overcome those obstacles, thereby increasing your chances of success.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Little Book, March 1, 2008

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Woodworker Genius (Rocky Mountains, Alberta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trout from Small Streams (Hardcover)

I really enjoyed this book and found it be informative, but written in a non technical and casual style that makes for easy reading. I do recommend the book to others because it is so well written, however where it fails is in the lack of photographs. Dave Hughes is also a very successful photographer so why not include some photos of the beautiful places he has fished and of the large trout he has taken from some of these streams? Adding some nice colour photos would have made this book a ten out ten for me.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Dave Hughes keeper!, September 2, 2003

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Fred C. Bunch "basshunter" (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trout from Small Streams (Hardcover)

Like all of Dave's books, this one is filled with really useful information and ideas. I've read it twice and highly recommend.
Check out his other books, all of which are very well researched and illustrated.