All-new color edition! This approachable guide introduces aquatic insects without the confusion of Latin names. It simplifies insect classification and fly pattern selection, helping anglers match the hatch with confidence.

Fishing success often depends on making sharp observations and acting quickly. In Handbook of Hatches, author Dave Hughes emphasizes focusing on shape, size, and colornot exact identificationto choose the most effective fly for the moment.

• Popular reference guide updated with full-color insect photos
• Clear, understandable approach to fishing hatches
• Covers key aquatic insects: mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, midges, dragonflies, boatmen, alderflies, and hellgrammites

Format: 288 pages | 5.5 x 8 inches

About the Author

Dave Hughes is the editor of Flyfishing & Tying Journal and the author of over