A guide to help the angler choose the right artificial fly, including macro-photography of insect life combined with selections of the most lookalike lure. The book suggests that the angler observes the insect that seems to attract the most, and choose a fly from the photographs supplied.
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The superb photographs and explanatory text make this book one of the best of its kind - essential for any beginner and of great interest to every fly-fisher. --Trout and Salmon
Frankly, I cannot recommend this book enough. --Glasgow Sunday Post
Destined to become a standard work for the ardent troutfisher and fly-tyer. --Caithness Courier
Frankly, I cannot recommend this book enough. --Glasgow Sunday Post
Destined to become a standard work for the ardent troutfisher and fly-tyer. --Caithness Courier
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Matching the Hatch, in Pat O'Reilly's own words should be called Matching the Munch. As someone who is just starting along the road of imitative fly fishing and tying I have found this book an invaluable addition to my library. I is a superb guide to what trout may be feeding on throughout the year and most importantly it is written for the UK.
It is not what I originally expected in that it is not a fly-tying book. It is, however, superb! The book is made clear and is divided into the different seasons so you know what to look out for at different times of the year. For the fly-tiers among us, brief descriptions and photos are included of flies to use to imitate each beastie.
My own project over the next few weeks is to tie the Magnificent Seven and the Deadly Dozen from this book. Buy it, read it, and most importantly enjoy it!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By R. Hart
Format:Hardcover
I always smile when I see the name O'Reilly my mind goes back to Fawlty Towers, but that is where the smile ends, Pat O'Reilly's book Matching the Hatch dispels even more myths about fly fishing. Pat's magic twelve in four sizes of each pattern plus four other patterns in two sizes each pattern, should and will cover most fly fishing situations. Fiftysix flies in total, they will not make the medium size box look overfull.
Pat makes Entomology a pleasent experience, Chris Ogborne does the same, Oliver Edwards is the Doyen of Entomology they all make entomology an enjoyable experience and a well worth part of Fly Fishing, it ain't difficult and it does make for a much better fishing day.
Thanks Pat.
R.Hart
Pat makes Entomology a pleasent experience, Chris Ogborne does the same, Oliver Edwards is the Doyen of Entomology they all make entomology an enjoyable experience and a well worth part of Fly Fishing, it ain't difficult and it does make for a much better fishing day.
Thanks Pat.
R.Hart
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This superb book should help you catch more trout. It lists the 7 best flies and then adds a few more to make 12 to aid you at the river side. It helps you tie them if you wish, or directs you in what to buy and in what sizes to cover most of the hatch. Helps you identify the bugs being eaten and match them from your fly box. With good information and great pictures. Read this book carefully as a beginner and you will catch more fish
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A fine coverage of the subject
I bought this book for my son's Christmas present with 36 flies and found it hard to relinquish the gift. But I'm glad my son shares the hobby and can enjoy the excitment
Published 4 months ago by G. T. Hughes
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Great intro for understanding the trout's food
Great introduction to the lifecycle of the trout's food and the matching patterns though a few of the patterns are a tiny bit dated.
Published 4 months ago by RFC ELLIS
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Well laid out
Good publication with excellent illustrations and informative text and I look forward to the new season to apply the knowledge gained
Published 4 months ago by glassblower
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Good buy
Just the book I was looking for. Easy to follow with loads of pictures. Ive made a collection of flys from this book and now need to try them out.
Published on 19 April 2011 by Troutman
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Still young enough to learn.
I'm a retired Engineer of 71 years, and Having taken lessons in fly casting and learning to tie flies,this book was just what I was looking for. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2011 by M.C.Starling
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Invaluable reference guide
This is the perfect book for those fly fisherman (like me) who just want an overview of the trout's diet and equivalent flies, without going into too much detail. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2010 by D. H. Oliver
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There are at least two respects in which I regard this book as excellent: it is well-written, and it addresses the subject of the behaviour of nymphs. Read more
Published on 30 May 2010 by John Gibbs
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A great help
I having recently taken up fly fishing,I have had difficulty understanding which fly to use and identify. this book has certainly clarified it for me. Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by J. Alcock
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Matching the Hatch
As this is for a Christmas present I can only comment on the prompt delivery and excellent appearance of the book.
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by Mrs. M. Ivory
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Gobble this one up!
As a newcomer to fly fishing, this has been a great buy. It's relevant to the UK fly fisher, concisely written, very informative, well illustrated and lists a bit of extra reading... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by J. Burridge
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