Hatch Guide for Western Streams

by Jim Schollmeyer

Book Overview

Successful fishing on Western streams requires preparation -- you need to know what insects are emerging, when and where, and which patterns best match them. Now, thanks to Jim Schollmeyer, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571881093
• ISBN13: 9781571881090
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Frank Amato Publications
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Useful Guide Book

I've found this book to be quite useful when on the river. It displays the different stages of an insects life with images, details including behavior, habitat and seasons, and recommended fly alternatives. I've been able to locate insects that I've seen buzzing around my head, select the correct fly according to the book, and have the fish start hitting. The size is quite comfortable to tuck away in a spare vest pocket and thumb through while standing in a stream. This is a definite must for the western fly fisherman who is still learning to identify insects.

A must buy if you want to understand what you are doing...

I have had this little book for a few years, in addition to my collection of other fly pattern and aquatic insect books -- if you only need one book this it. I keep going back to the Hatch Guide for Western Streams since it is clear, concise, yet has plenty of useful information. Not only on which bugs to look for, and how to tie them, but also on where in the water to find them and the types of water they like. Reading, or comfortably skimming through this book will definetly help your trout fishing. I like it so much I am looking to buy a second copy, hopefully a waterproof paper version that I believe is still in print? This is a GREAT little book with accurate information and good tips. Think of it as a fly pattern book, an insect book, and a fly-fishing methodology/presentation book -- all topics covered perfectly and in a nice little package. The spiral bound version is nice when tying with the book open.

Get ready for the stream!! What a great book for the angler!

It's size and full color pictures for the most popular hatches in the west are perfect.Without a doubt this book is something to be treasured. Jim has packed so much experience and knowledge into it, it's really a bargain. A simply approach to the sport and a pleasure to read on the stream. What a great book!!

An excellent resource!

I carry this little jewel with me everytime I fish. The color photos are a real boon when trying to match the indigenous insect to its name. I would recommend this book to any flyfisherman/woman, and anyone interested in entomology. Jim Scholmeyer is unsurpassed in his skill as a photographer. Tight Lines!

Must Have

An incredible help to the fly fisher who is struggling to learn various hatches and fly tyer who wants to tie what he sees stream-side. A must have.