 Author Name: Gary A. Borger
Title: NATURALS: A GUIDE TO FOOD ORGANISMS OF THE TROUT
Binding: Paperback
Type: BOOK
Publisher: STACKPOLE BOOKS
ISBN Number: 0811721205 / 9780811721202
Seller ID: 1029290
Drawing on his training as a biologist, Borger carefully describes the life histories of the organisms important to the trout's diet & defines the feeding habits for each stage. 50+ dressings, notes on presentations & techniques, & a glossary of entomological terms. 162 illus; 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.
'Gary Borger's descriptions of the life histories of naturals have made this 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, color, and size-features that trigger the trout's feeding instinct-are defined for each stage of the life cycle. Included are over 50 dressings with notes on presentation and fishing technique.
REVIEWS
"A one-in-a-million reference book for the serious angler." - Dave Whitlock, author of L.L.Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook
"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
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Gary A. Borger is a respected writer and photographer and has been a fly fisher since 1955. Borger and his angling partner, Robert H. Pils, compiled their research for Naturals over many seasons on the stream and in the library, and the book has been a steady seller for over 24 years. Gary's first book was Nymphing: A Basic Book (0-8117-1010-6).
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