Good entemology book?

[centexfly_man]

What is a good book of identifications of insects and flys to tie to match them?

 

[MoscaPescador]

Bugwater by Arlen Thomason

Hatch Guide for Western Streams by Jim Shollmeyer

The Complete Guide To Eastern Hatches: What Flies to Fish, When, and Where by Thomas Ames Jr.

Dennis

 

[centexfly_man]

Wow thanks alot.
-Nathan

 

[utah daveii]

I concur on Bugwater. I would also never overlook Caddisflies by Gary LaFontaine.

 

[milt spawn]

Western Mayfly Hatches Rick Hafele and Dave Hughes (2001), Fish Food Ralph Cutter, Bugs of the Underworld Ralph Cutter (DVD's)

 

[Rip Tide]

Last night I was reading Matching the Hatch (1955) by Ernest Schwiebert. Probably the most important book ever written on the subject.
Extremely informative of course, but I'm sorry, I can't stand the way he writes

 

[stormcrow]

Check out Rick Hafele's book "Nymph Fishing Rivers and Streams". It has a LOT of valuable entymology but it is in the context of fly fishing and not overly technical or detailed. Excellent pictures and suggested patterns to imitate. A great balance of information. Hafele is an aquatic biologist by profession, in addition to being an accomplished fly fisherman.

 

[nefarious_1_]

Handbook of Hatches by David Hughes.

 

[chris_n]

"Handbook of Hatches" by David Hughes.

yup,yup,and yup. This is the best book by far for learn basic entomology.

 

[zug buggin]

I own several, but BugWater is the best by far

 

[trouton]

Handbook of Hatches by David Hughes.

Ditto on previous endorsements of this book. It was recommended to me by a new FF friend. I just finished reading it and only disappointment is that I am not likely to get back into the rivers of CO before next spring to use what I have learned. I may have to take a refresher read before then.
Roger

 

[rasputinj]

Handbook of Hatches by Dave Hughes

 

[oarfish]

Western Mayfly Hatches Rick Hafele and Dave Hughes (2001), Fish Food Ralph Cutter, Bugs of the Underworld Ralph Cutter (DVD's)

Ralph Cutter's book is very good!

Rick

 

[brucerducer]

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I found this sort of "on---the---run" in web searching stuff. Thought it might be of some interest: sorry: :sorry:

UCR Entomology flashcards | Quizlet

 

[brucerducer]

I got "BUGS OF THE UNDERWORLD - THE NATURAL HISTORY OF AQUATIC INSECTS - Tutorial DVD by
Ralph & Lisa Cutter (Author)


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It is an absolutely beautifully made video on stream insect life.

Well worth the cost for the education.

 

[zug buggin]

I like Hatches 2 by Al Caucci and Bob Nastasi it is very good but the best I've found is Bugwater by Arlen Thomason

 

[brucerducer]

I have ordered "Handbook of Hatches" by Hughes.

Next, I probably will get the other highly recommended book,
"Bug Water" by Arlen Thomason

These recommendations are very helpful, especially from you who have so much experience

 

[smoky]

Handbook of Hatches by David Hughes.

This is the first book I read on the subject and let me tell you it's great. He breaks down the subject into an easy to understand fashion...great book to start out with.

 

[surface film]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who chimed in on this, I ordered a copy of BugWater last night after reading all your posts, cannot wait to read it!

I own and have already read Trout and Their Food by Dave Whitlock, highly recommend that one if you have never had the chance to read it.

 

[mcphoto]

Another vote for Bugwater and Bugs of the Underworld if you prefer the electronic style. I also like the Hatch Guide to Western Streams, which is a small pocket style book that could come in handy on the water. Definitely a good choice for someone wanting to compare bugs on the water to pictures of many bugs.