LaFontaine CADDISFLIES Fly Fishing ENTOMOLOGY Fly Tying 1981 HC/DJ 1st Ed VTG
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LaFontaine CADDISFLIES Fly Fishing ENTOMOLOGY Fly Tying 1981 HC/DJ 1st Ed VTG. Caddisflies: A Major Study of One of the Most Important Aquatic Insects, written by Gary LaFontaine and illustrated by Harvey Eckert, is a 336 page, 8 3/4 X 11 1/16 inch hardcover book published by Winchester Press (A Nick Lyons Book), New York. The copyright date is 1981, and this is a first edition: the copyright page states "First Edition." The book is in very good condition in a very good minus dustjacket, with green boards and black spine titles. Synopsis - From the jacket: "This book...introduces new, tested, and better patterns that impressionistically and effectively imitate the live insect. Caddisflies: A Major Study of One of the Most Important Aquatic Insects , written by Gary LaFontaine and illustrated by Harvey Eckert, is a 336 page, 8 3/4 X 11 1/16 inch hardcover book published by Winchester Press (A Nick Lyons Book), New York. The copyright date is 1981, and this is a first edition : the copyright page states "First Edition." The book is in very good condition in a very good minus dustjacket , with green boards and black spine titles.Synopsis - From the jacket: "This book...introduces new, tested, and better patterns that impressionistically and effectively imitate the live insect. It presents detailed instructions on how to best fish larval, pupal and adult flies--strategies, tactics, and proven techniques. There is a careful study of the indicators that signal either emergence or egg-laying and there is instruction on the different ways fish feed on each stage. Finally, there is a comprehensive fly-fisherman's entomology of the important caddisfly species with emergence tables and distribution charts for representative and major trout streams in various parts of North America." Illustrated with black and white line drawings and photographs. Condition Details - The book has a square spine, a tight binding, and no marks, tears, turned down page corners or writing. The cover has sharp corners and very light edgewear, no soil or stains. The textblock edges are clean. The glossy dustjacket (in new, protective Brodart) has light edgewear and mild toning/yellowing/curling at the margins, but no soil, stains or tears. No unpleasant odors.I never use stock photos. The item pictured is the item you'll receive, and it will be packed with care regardless of the shipping method. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
