Charles R. Meck's Books

After teaming up to fish every major trout stream in the United States, Mecka and Hoover describe the fishing, hatches, and special regulations for each. Contents: Introduction; Insect Emegence; A Closer Look at Some of the Great Hatches; Great Rivers of the East and their Hatches; Great Rivers of the Midwest and their Hatches; Great Rivers of the West and their Hatches; Great Hatches on Lousy Days; Patters for the Hatches; Some Proposals for Better Fishing.

Veteran angler Charles Meck tells us that within driving distance of major eastern cities lie some of the best and most overlooked cold-water fisheries. In this eagerly awaited companion volume to PENNSYLVANIA TROUT STREAMS . . . Meck takes us on a tour of 44 secret trout streams across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey and rates each on a scale of one to 10. Index. 18 maps. 25 photos.

In this long-awaited book, master fly-fisherman Charles Meck explains everything you need to know about the special techniques of fly-fishing small streams, including:Finding and rating productive streamsSelecting rods, reels, lines, and leadersSmall-stream casting techniques-including Meck's innovative "bow-and-arrow cast"What hatches to expect--and when--on small streamsTying buoyant and visible dry flies for small steams-as well as nymphs, wet flies, and terrestrialsImproving fishing on your favorite streams

The essence of trout fishing with a fly is understanding hatches. That quest for understanding has spawned an entire literature of fly fishing.

Pennsylvania is renowned for its well protected and uncrowded trout streams, and this guide has established itself as the trusted resource for resident and visiting anglers.

Book's by Charles R. Meck

Great Rivers - Great Hatches

Great Rivers - Great Hatches

Mid-Atlantic Trout Streams and Their Hatches

Mid-Atlantic Trout Streams and Their Hatches

Fishing Small Streams with a Fly Rod

Fishing Small Streams with a Fly Rod

The Hatches Made Simple

The Hatches Made Simple

Trout Streams and Hatches of Pennsylvania

Trout Streams and Hatches of Pennsylvania

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