Naturals: A Guide To Food Organisms Of The Trout

Borger, Gary A.

ISBN 10: 0811710068 / ISBN 13: 9780811710060

Published by Stackpole Books, 1980

About this Item

Hardcover, in dustjacket. Signed, inscribed by the author on the title page. Just a trace of bumping at the spine extremities, and a small scratch on the rear board. Else the binding is clean. Page edges freckled; else pages clean. Very slight bumping at the DJ corners, and a small (3/16") closed tear at the DJ top rear corner. Just a bit of very light age-toning to the DJ spine. ; B&W Illustrations; 26A; 9.1 X 6.1 X 0.9 inches; 224 pages; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 60572

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Naturals: A Guide To Food Organisms Of The Trout
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811710068
• ISBN 13: 9780811710060
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated by Robert H. Pils
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

"A thorough study and appraisal of the stuff trout feed on, from midges to mice, and a wealth of information on the best materials and methods of tying imitations". -- Field & Stream

Synopsis

A classic among fly-fishing reference books. Learn to identify the species that are taken by trout: mayflies, terrestrials, caddis, stoneflies, midges, damselflies, and dragonflies, as well as forage fish, crustaceans, and mammals. Motion, silhouette, colour, and size -- features that trigger the trout's feeding instrict -- are defined for each stage of the life cycle. Included are over 50 dresshings with notes on presentation and fishing technique.