Books by Dave Hughes

If you fly fish, you need flies. Here are the 50 proven patterns that every fly fisher should carry to catch trout anywhere in the world. This new edition, with 20 additional patterns and 300 variations, addresses the changes in fly preference over the years with some old patterns dropped for new styles tied with new materials and tying techniques.

Martha May has marvellous manners, especially at Christmas - after all, that's the most important time of year to be nice! So Martha never forgets to leave delicious snacks for Santa Claus and his reindeer! But when Martha May gives Santa a giant Christmas pudding, something very unusual happens...

The authoritative book on nymphs. Step-by-step instructions for 112 useful nymph flies. More than 900 photos of natural nymphs, their imitations, and steps in tying those flies.

Fundamentals for the beginning fly fisher. Tips on rod and reel selection, tackle and tying techniques, basic and advanced casting methods.