American Trout Stream Insects

American Trout-Stream Insects, written by Louis John Rhead more than a century ago, is the first American book of its kind. Still a useful guide today, it covers such topics as:

Why It Is Best to Copy Nature
System and Classification
Trout Flies of April: When Insects First Appear
Trout Insects for May
The Best Trout Insects for June
Typical Insects of July
Some Trout Insects for August
Six Best Flies for Each Month
The Making of an Artificial Fly
New Artificial Nature Lures

Printed on acid-free, archival-quality paper, this edition is a beautifully produced facsimile of the original, including illustrations in both color and black and white. Written with deep passion and an intimate knowledge of angling, American Trout-Stream Insects is an essential reference book for all trout-fishing enthusiasts.

About the author

Louis John Rhead (November 6, 1857 - July 29, 1926) was an artist, illustrator, author, and avid angler. Born in Staffordshire, England, he emigrated to the United States at the age of twenty-four.

Product details

• Authors: Louis Rhead
• Publisher: Waking Lion Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.02.2024
• EAN: 9781434105486
• ISBN: 978-1-4341-0548-6
• No. of pages: 234
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 346 g
• Subject: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines