Matching Hatch Practical Guide Imitation by Schwiebert Ernest George (4 results)

Hardcover. Octavo; 1955, 8th printing 1972; VG-/Fair; Hardcover with DJ; DJ spine, yellow with black print; DJ has edgewear with tears at spine ends, top and bottom edges, and flap corners, creasing on rear, peripheral toning; Boards in green cloth, light wear to spine caps and corners, else clean and strong; Text block clean and tight; ix, 221 pages, illustrated (b&w, includes color plates). 1354157. FP New Rockville Stock.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Previous owner name on half title page. Signed "Ernest Schwiebert" (scarce thus). 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. Ernie Schwiebert was a pioneer in the fishery conservation movement and was involved in the founding of Trout Unlimited, Theodore Gordon Flyfishers and the Federation of Fly Fishers. He has served as a Director of both Theodore Gordon Flyfishers and the Atlantic Salmon Federation, and on the scientific advisory boards of TU, FFF and The Nature Conservancy. In recognition of his contributions, a Trout Unlimited Chapter in New Jersey is named for him.He was best known for his extensive writings about fly-fishing. His books include Matching the Hatch (1955), Nymphs (1973), Salmon of the World (1970), and the two-volume Trout (1978). He wrote numerous magazine articles and short stories which were published in such collections as Remembrances of Rivers Past (1972), Death of a Riverkeeper (1980), and A River for Christmas (1988). An often referenced and quoted writer, Schwiebert has over twelve references in Arnold Gingrich?s book The Fishing in Print and fourteen references in Paul Schullery?s American Fly Fishing, A History. Gingrich considered Schwiebert?s position impregnable as the leading angling author of our time and that he had an impressive ability to absorb entomological detail and convert it into pleasing prose for his readers. Please see our other hunting, fishing, and natural history titles. Signed by Author.

paperback. Condition: Good.

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