Featuring numerous illustrations of mayfly duns and spinners on four prints, this pristine collection of drawings enlarges these tiny critters to reveal their complex structures and wide range of beautiful colors. Including all of the mayfly species important to anglers across North America—from the tiny, blue-winged, olive "psuedos" to the chunky, yellow drakes—each illustration is augmented by a high level of detail. Organized by the mayfly's time of emergence and life-stages and labeled with common and up-to-date scientific names, this fantastic collection makes a great gift for experienced and novice fishermen alike.

Mayflies of North America Print Set

Science & Math

Schwiebert Jr., Ernest G.

Biological Sciences

Scott & Nix, Inc.

Region by region, season by season, this update to the classic fly-fishing manual contains all of the information about the structure, appearance, and habits of the insects that signal the favorite feeding times of various fish. With commentary on dozens of mayflies, stone flies, and caddis flies as well as on crane flies, dragonflies, damsel flies, fish flies, backswimmers, and scuds, this is the ultimate resource for fly fishermen looking to understand the rivers to fish in various situations and how to identify the flies in their different stages. Along with this useful information, the guide is supplemented by large and detailed artwork of the insects as well as a review of the history of fly-fishing, thoughts on the ethics of angling, and anecdotes from the author’s fly-fishing experience.

Matching the Hatch: A Practical Guide to Imitation of Insects Found on Eastern and Western Trout Waters

Featuring dozens of delicate illustrations of classic mayfly and caddis fly patterns, this exquisite collection showcases an array of flyfishing essentials. With meticulously rendered pencil drawings of both artificial wet and dry flies used across North Americaincluding full-hackled duns, emergers, spinners, and larvaeeach illustration exemplifies the artist’s high level of attention to detail. From the Great Leadwing Coachman and Pale Yellow Drake to the Dark Hendrickson, each fly is clearly labeled and guaranteed to fascinate fly anglers at any level of experience. Beautifully reproduced in full color, this handsome display is a fantastic reference for any fisherman.

Classic Flyfishing Patterns

Sports & Outdoors

Hunting & Fishing

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Mayflies of North America Print Set

Matching the Hatch: A Practical Guide to Imitation of Insects Found on Eastern and Western Trout Waters

Classic Flyfishing Patterns