This indispensable waterside guide to fly selection is designed specifically for the fly fisherman in southern Africa. The first part of this handy pocket-sized guide is an illustrated survey of the aquatic diet of trout. Also included in this sections is a useful table of the seasonal feeding patterns of trout. This is followed by detailed descriptions of 62 of the best performing fly patterns. Each entry matches the natural food of the trout to the artificial fly and is illustrated with the author's line drawings and a full-colour image of the artificial fly. The text informs the angler on how to use the fly and describes its relationship to the changing seasons and varying conditions. In addition, you can find out how to tie the fly yourself and read about its origins. This section of the book is divided into easy-to-find colour-coded groups. Softcover, 84 pages, 19cm x 10cm.
Very good condition.