Tactics for Trout

by Dave Hughes

A wide range of methods to present dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, and streamers. Pattern selection, reading water, tackle, and casting for the proper presentation. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811724034
• ISBN13: 9780811724036
• Release Date: October 1990
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Still One of the Best

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 fishing is something we should enjoy. Randy Kadish

Best book on technique

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.

Clear & practical advice, read it before your next trip.

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