Dry Fly Entomology: A Brief Description Of Leading Types Of Natural Insects Serving As Food For Trout And Grayling (1897)

By Frederic M. Halford

Book Overview

Dry Fly Entomology is a comprehensive guide to the various types of natural insects that serve as food for trout and grayling. Written by Frederic Michael Halford in 1897, this book provides a detailed description of the leading types of insects that are commonly found in rivers and streams, including mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, and midges. The author provides a wealth of information on the life cycles, behavior, and habitat of each insect, as well as their importance as a food source for fish. The book is aimed at fly fishermen who are interested in improving their knowledge of the insects that they are imitating with their flies, in order to increase their chances of catching fish.Halford's writing is clear and concise, and he uses detailed illustrations to help readers identify the different types of insects. The book also includes practical advice on how to choose the right fly for different fishing conditions, as well as tips on how to present the fly to the fish in the most effective way.Dry Fly Entomology is a classic work of angling literature, and is still highly regarded by fly fishermen today. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of aquatic insects, and is an essential read for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of fly fishing.With The 100 Best Patterns Of Floating Flies And The Various Methods Of Dressing Them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164788256
• ISBN13: 9781164788256
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"