Fly fishers have always eyeballed insects fluttering around them, picked an imitation that looked close enough from their box, and had great success. Those who acutely studied the real mayflies or caddisflies before making a decision  had even better success when it came to fooling  trout.

For decades, Art Flick’s New Streamside Guide was the go-to resource for anglers who wanted to add a little more science to their insect identification and fly selection. This little book and it’s progenitor were stashed in heavily-laden vests throughout the second half of the 20th century.

Those who tie and those who appreciate angling history should definitely track down a nice, used copy of this book.

Watch what else I have to say about the book and find out where you can pick up your own copy below:

While the newest editions are readily available, my suggestion would be to pick up an older book that has seen time in the field.

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