Wet Flies: Tying and Fishing Soft-Hackles, Winged and Wingless Wets, and Fuzzy Nymphs

by Dave Hughes

A detailed survey of the history and use of wet flies, with step-by-step tying sequences. A standard reference on the subject.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1995

Reviews

[William A. Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Very important information that many of us have overlooked. Sometimes looking back we have better answers today. Comfortable book to read.

[Stephen Barry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is indeed proof that a book can seduce you. Ever since I first read it the first fly cast each season is a March Brown wet.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hughes provides good descriptions on how to tie wet flies and their usage/applications. Wish the photos for tying instructions were color though.

[Seth Hanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me want to forsake conventional life in order to spend every waking moment searching out ideal wet fly fishing conditions. Yes, it was that good.

[Rich · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good summary of the flies and techniques Dave has amasses over his numerous years flyfishing.

[Ron Krajcik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really like this book. Well written with good illustrations. Explains lots of different wet flies, how to tie them, and how & when to fish them. Great reference book.