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

[Andrew]

A nice historical read for the genre. A lot of references to other anglers and writing, so not altogether groundbreaking or novel. While his tactics and ideas are valid and interesting to read, this would not go down as a book that changes how you approach the vice or the water. A good introduction to the topic and a book that makes you want to read more Nemes, Leisenring, Lafontaine, etc.

[William A. Rogers]

Excellent

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

[Stephen Barry]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Ron Krajcik]

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.