The Caddisfly Handbook is a convenient and thorough guide to identifying all the major caddis varieties east and west of the Mississippi. Readers can identify a hatch by comparing caddis to the full-color photographs of adults, emergers, or larvae. Caddis are described by their habitats, food sources, pupal cases, and egg-laying habits. Each page in the caddisfly identifier section has an in-scale silhouette for comparison with actual specimens. A special section describes the techniques used to make these imitations. In addition, the Fisherman's Simplified Key is a concise and definitive guide to identifying caddis according to the appearance of the larvae, and is alone arguably worth the price of the book. Finally, there is a personal hatch log for anglers to record their own accounts of the many hatches they observe, so they can return prepared with the flies that they know will catch fish. (4 1/4 X 7 1/4, 162 pages, color photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts)

Stunning and detailed color photographs of more than 100 species of caddisflies. Caddisfly hatches and how to identify them plus valuable tips on how to fish the hatch. Fly patterns for caddisfly pupae, larvae, nymph, and adults and includes 80 recipes for caddis patterns.

Based on the original Orvis Caddisfly Handbook, this wholly revised title is small and light enough to carry along for use on the water. Caddisflies are as crucial a trout food as mayflies or baitfish, and any serious trout angler needs to know these insects well. Detailed descriptions and photographs of the major caddisfly species will direct the angler toward correct insect identification and fly-pattern choice.

This book is a major study of this immensely important and often misunderstood trout-stream insect - and it was sorely needed. The book - which is the fruit of ten years of intensive study - introduces new, tested, and better patterns that impressionistically and effectively imitate the live insect. Then it presents detailed instructions on how best to fish larval, pupal, and adult flies - strategies, tactics, and proven techniques.

Popular reference work updated with full-color photos of the insects. An understandable approach and useful guide to fishing hatches. Covers mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, midges, dragonflies, boatmen, alderflies, and hellgrammites.