Nymphs Volume II: Stoneflies, Caddisflies, and Other Important Insects: Including the Lesser Mayflies
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Product Description
A thorough guide to the classification and identification of the larval forms of the insects that trout eat, all across North America, with highly detailed descriptions of the insects; includes over 80 recipes for tying artificial nymphs.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Nymphs, Volumes I & II
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This pair of books is a lovely final chapter in the incomparable legacy of Ernest Schwiebert. Although he died before finishing this master work, his very capable son, Erik, finished the project with the help of a who's who of entomolgists, biologists and many others in the scientific community. It is a serious angling work, "...intended, after all, for an audience of serious anglers." And, it should be noted that this abundance of information is provided, couched comfortably in the author's mellifluous tales and his resonant, implacable voice.
These books should be on any serious anglers shelf, period. And, if you are not serious, then these books might make you so.
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Another Winner!
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Wonderfully written + highly informative = One of the best reference books I have ever seen. Both books in this series (Nymphs volume I & II) are absolutely great. Very detailed descriptions of practically every species of Mayfly, plus fly tying recipes for each one. This book is recommended for both beginners to fly fishing and fly tying, as well as those seasoned veterans who are looking for a comprehensive reference.
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Great Reference!
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Nymphs Volume II is a great addition to a fly fisherman's library. Highly detailed descriptions of various aquatic insects, with fly recipies for each one. Great color plates of drawings of the actual insects. This an excellent book as both a reference as well as an enjoyable read. Well worth the price - Also check out Nymphs volume I (Mayflies) I was so impressed with Volume II, I purchased Volume I.
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I really love this book
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This is no dry treatise on entomology. The stories and anecdotes in this delightfully entertaining tome have made this one of my most cherished books in my fly-fishing library. It is not something to be read in one sitting, however; more on the order of something to be savored over the years.
If you are wondering if this is a book for you, go to the library and sample it. If you are like me, you will have a difficult time putting it down.
Of course the book is (obviously) primarily a highly technical reference book; I am unashamed to admit being completely unqualified to review this aspect of the book.
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masterpiece
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Ernie, is an enlightened flyfisher and writer. The narrative is beautiful so are the colour plates of nymphs in the centerpages.
I was a bit disappointed in the lack of photography.
Lots of dressings throughout the book which could do with a photo of the pattern.
I regard this book as a must have althgough I feel it could be well embellished by addition of colour photography.
Pier
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