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Everything on Eastern and Midwestern mayfly hatches, from the most outstanding photographs of every stage to descriptions and common and Latin names and pattern information, is included in this comprehensive book. Each chapter shows and describes the mayfly's stages of development from nymph through spinner and lists patterns and photos of imitations that match each stage. Two photographic essays show in fascinating detail an emerging Blue Quill dun and a molting Yellow Drake dun. A breadth of information that includes a natural history of mayflies is matched with Ted Fauceglia's phenomenal photography. The book covers all of the major Eastern and Midwestern mayfly hatches and serves as an outstanding, detailed, full-color photographic reference for the fly fisher and fly tier.
Customer Reviews:
Mayfly images, fly patterns, descriptions and distribution........2007-07-03
I purchased this book by Ted Fauceglia with the anticipation that his fine works were fully exemplified in this publication.
This book is an exceptional sample of Ted's work and I am immeasurably impressed by it. For the fly fisherman and fly tier this is a "must have" book, if not only to admire the beautiful insect images. The value in this book is not only the excellent images, but equqally the insect descriptions and distribution, along with the great fly patterns.
Don't hesitate to buy it, it is great value and a work of art.
Ashley Artis
The Tasmanian Flyfisher
Australia
Spectacular photography.......2006-10-04
This is a perfect gift for a maniacal fly fisherman, the kind of guy that checks out the spiderwebs by the side of the creek to see what bugs have been hatching. The photographs of the various mayflies in different stages of their life cycles are absolutely, jaw-dropping spectacular. The accompanying text is mercifully light on the Latin taxonomy, but contains just the right amount of natural history. As a plus, some examples of flies imitating nymphs, duns and spinners are included at the end of each chapter, along with material info. Of course, they're well photographed, too. A few tips about fishing the hatches and spinner falls are tossed in as well. OK, so if you know what I'm talking about, you want this book. One caveat - the author lives in PA, so it's mostly about Eastern mayflies.
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- Dissapointing and bloated, but has nice pictures
- A good resource for the cichlid lover.
- An important book for the cichlid specialist
- Every Fish But...
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The Most Complete Colored Lexicon of Cichlids: Every Known Cichlid Illustrated in Color
Herbert R. Axelrod
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Dissapointing and bloated, but has nice pictures.......2002-12-15
I got the Lexicon with the idea that it would prove to be a useful identification tool for the various species and strains of cichlids I keep. In that sense, the book is fairly successful - there is a plethora of beautiful photos of many, many species.
There are some serious problems with this book though. The most glaring problem is that Axelrod, in at least two instances, has printed two copies of the same photo and called the specimen two different species !!! He uses the same photo, just reversed, for Aulonucara jacobfreirgei as he does for another Aulonocara sp. Same thing with two species of Apistogramma.
Another dissapointing feature about this book is the information content of the text - there isn't any. Axelrod's favourite topic in the text is himself. Axelrod is more interested in telling us about how important he is and about how much influence he has had on the aquarium hobby than he is in providing useful biological information. Oftentimes the text more resembles the ramblings of a senile old man than a scientific discussion of the species in question. Additionally, the length of the text could have been considerably shortened by replacing the often lengthy sentance about who described the species and when with the taxonomic standard of putting the name of the species' author(s) and the year of description behind the species name.
My final beef with this book is the poor taste of the author is his discussions of the classification of cichlids(actually, rants is probably a better description). Axelrod repeatedly poo-poo's the works of cladists (Axelrod calls them splitters)- challenging cladistic theory is all well and good, but in most instances the criticism is in the form of a snide comment about the other author or their classification. Never is any evidence provided to support Axelrod's claims/criticisms - one is left with the impression that the reason Axelrod opposes a new classification is simply that it is new and different than his ideas. Some of Axelrod's comments border on slander - this should never have been allowed to go to print.
The Lexicon had great potential, but overall it is a bloated, arrogant work. With proper editing it would have been much more useful. If you want a book with nice pictures, than this book is OK - just dont read anything in it :-)
A good resource for the cichlid lover........2000-12-14
I have to admit I was a bit disappointed when I got this book. It wasn't that the book wasn't good, but it simply wasn't incredible, which is what I expected.
The book does a good job of describing the major families of cichlids. Detail is provided about where they come from, what the environment there is like, and general information about the temperment of that family of fish.
Unfortunately there isn't always details about each individual fish.
The book provides a color picture of most fish, although the quaility is sometimes lacking. Unfortunately many fish are featured with only a color drawing, which in my opinion simply doesn't do the fish justice.
This is definetely a great gift for the cichlidiot!
An important book for the cichlid specialist.......1998-09-26
I purchased the first edition of this book as soon as it was available. It contains photos and drawings of as many cichlid species as possible. It attempts better than any other book to include every known cichlid. If you have purchased a cichlid species and want to identify it or confirm the name you purchased it under, this book is useful. There is a wealth of information on the hobby history of species and husbandry information on some. General information from introductory books about cichlids is seldom repeated here. There are species covered that have not been bred, or even never imported as aquarium subjects. Information will of course be sparse. Well known information about common species is omitted, but little-known information is here . If you will have only one cichlid book in your library, and want basic information, this is not that book. If you want several cichlid books, this should be one of them. And of course if you want the one book with the most cichlid pictures and the most cichlid listings, THIS IS IT. I enjoy Dr. Axelrod's observations and opinions. I've read a number of books and magazine articles by him, and you may have to reread and read other works of his to appreciate them fully. Dr. Axelrod has been very influential in the development and directions the aquarium hobby has taken since the fifties. I would give this book another star, but the first edition which I have is already missing some newly imported species and there are some cichlid photos I'd like to see replaced . That's probably not fair of me since there will always (I hope) be new species introduced to the hobby and better photos taken. If you want a good introductory book, I suggest THE CICHLID AQUARIUM by Dr. Paul Loiselle. I prefer the organization and index of the first edition of Dr. Loiselle's book, but either one is a find for the new cichlid enthusiast.
Every Fish But..........1998-04-09
If you want a book that shows you a picture or a drawing of every cichlid that there is then this book is for you. BUT if you want to learn about the fish you see then this book is not for you. It mentions very little in the way of behaviour, eating habits etc. If you want to keep cichlids in an aquarium, rather than go out and catch them, then this book isn't for you. I was very disappointed after I bought the book. It shows lots of very beautiful pictures but tells you little more.
Book Description
Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, Lake Champlain, the Ausable River, and the Beaver Kill--New York state boasts some of the best fishing in the country. Chinook salmon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, and brown, rainbow, and brook trout are just some of the gamefish pursued in these famous fisheries. This authoritative volume guides readers to over 240 fishing destinations in the Empire State. Concise information on boat ramps, wading access, current fishing regulations, tackle, and hot spots make Fishing Eastern New York the angler's indispensable reference source.
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"An Angler's Guide to Aquatic Insects and Their Imitations" helps you identify the insects that trout and other fish feed on in streams and lakes across the country. This fully illustrated guide leads you step by step through the identification process. Then, after you make an indentification, you'll find a list of fly patterns that match the natural, supplemented by information about the insect's life cycle, habitat preferences, and specific flyfishing tactics to help you imitate its behavior.
The information in this book will help you solve the most basic flyfishing problem—finding out what the fish are feeding on and being able to match the insect and its behavior in the water. Best of all, no prior knowledge of entomology is required to use this guide. All you need to start is an aquarium net, a pair of tweezers, a few vials, the white lid off a pickle jar, and a desire to become a more knowledgeable, more successful flyfisher.
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Microinvertibrates for Piscators!.......2007-05-30
Thisa book is short and to the point aout the different genre of aquadic insects in most waters. Since the author does promote himself to Fishermen, especially Fly Fishermen, the work is not so much of a scientific study -even thought it reads like one- this book does the trick when you want to know the basic info about microinvertibrates and aquatic insects.
This book does belong on every Fly Fisherman's book shelf especially if they tie their own flies.
Clear and concise. Written for the fly fisher........1998-12-28
Although this will not ensure the identification of a collected specimen it will let you know what type it is, for the most common found, and it's basic behavour. A great book for the beginner,
The guide provides basic taxonomy for the layperson........1998-11-24
This guide allows an observant non-biologist to classify many nymphs, emergers and adult acquatic insects.
Besides the book you will need a good pocket loup, a small net, a collection bottle and a complete lack of squeemishness.
This book does much of the work of Schweibert's excellent Matching The Hatch in a far more basic and compact package. If you are a trout / steelhead fly-fisher and you want to expand your knowledge of the dinner faire of our favorite salmonids -- this is an excellent place to start.
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Great Little Book.......2006-08-31
Ralph Cutter has spent literally thousands of hours studying trout underwater. His observations are totally unique from other fly fishing writers. Informative and fun read.
Excellent!.......2006-07-20
A great read. This book is a great resource for fishing certain bugs. You can read a short chapter in a short amount of time. Ralph Cutter writes so one can understand his techniques, yet doesn't compromise the technical aspects. Like the "Go To Fly", this is my new "Go To Book" for learning how to fish certain bugs.
Best so far.......2006-02-24
Can't say enough about Cutters new book. I have read a lot of books on fly fishing looking for one that cuts through the mumbo jumbo and this book does just that. It simplifies the whole process of fly selection and whats going on out there on the river. I have since mastered tying the Birds Nest and have eliminated so many other patterns. This book is a must read over and over book for anyone who loves fly fishing.
fun, informative resource.......2005-10-15
I'm a neophyte fly fisherman and daunted (albeit fascinated) by aquatic entomology. Cutter's book is fantastic. He covers the bases in a humorous fashion, with a perspective not present in other books I've read. He challanges alot of orthodox ideas and puts you in a trouts-eye-view that leaves you looking at a familiar stream a bit differently. A really enjoyable read. In fact, I was officially deemed a 'dork' when my wife caught me laughing out-loud while reading a book about bugs...
Flyfishing pearls.......2005-10-09
Ralph Cutter has written a book useful for the beginning to expert flyfisherman. His credentials as a former flyfishing guide, flytier and snorkeling observer of trout behavior add to the utility of what he has to say about what trout like. While I haven't had the resounding success with the Birdnest fly, I'll keep trying. This book is a necessary addition to the flyfishing library for anyone interested in understanding more about this advocation.
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A detailed guide to more than 180 top fishing locales in Western New York, including Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Includes descriptions of the fisheries, information on access and regulations, tips on techniques and terminal tackle, detailed directions, maps, and much more.
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Anansi the Spider tries to trick Turtle into fishing for his dinner.
Customer Reviews:
Kids love tricksters!.......2000-03-30
Anansi is lazy and he likes to play tricks! This time, turtle outsmarts Anansi. Anansi does all of the work while turtle gets tired. The kids in my class ask to listen to this book and the other Anansi tales, retold by Eric Kimmel, over and over again. This one takes a little bit more thinking to figure out what the tricks are.
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- Misleading
- Hardcover to softcover!
- Not bad, but there are better Central American cichlid books
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Cichlids of North & Central America
Donald Conkel
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Misleading.......2001-06-12
The best part of this book is the pictures. As with many TFH books the promise exceeds the delivery. There is very little information of use to the hobbiest included in this work. So basic a fact as the size the fish reach is missing. Many of the fish shown are never or very rarely available to the hobbiest. Years ago TFH published a book, I beileve the title was "The Fishes of Lake Karibi". This book had nothing to do with the aquarium hobby, but rather was a study of the commercial fishery on this lake. A hobby publisher should publish hobby books and leave text and science books to someone else. Or publish them under another name.
Hardcover to softcover!.......1999-12-22
The book pictured is a large hard cover book.This book I would very much like to have several copies of,as well as the paperback that is being sold which is a different book.
Not bad, but there are better Central American cichlid books.......1998-03-02
Contains some useful information, but TFH's "Cichlids From Central America" book, by Ad Konings, is MUCH better.
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Mayflies of Michigan Trout Streams (Bulletin Series No 43)
Justin W. Leonard
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Fishing Spiders (Spider Discovery Library)
Louise Martin
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Two of today's most popular crafts have been combined into one with this unique book. Rubber stamps and polymer clay are brought together to create fabulous, easy-to-make items for gift giving or to decorate the home.
Barbara McGuire provides information on types of clay, stamps, paints and powders, as well as basic techniques for creating original stamps. Projects range from basic to advanced, and include such fun, fresh items as: • Handmade books, frames and pins • Bracelets, hair bands, necklaces and buttons • Translucent and embedded stamped images • Carved images • Holders, ornaments and more!
Customer Reviews:
Great Book for Beginner to Imtermediate.......2003-02-16
If you're looking to combine great rubber stamping with another medium, off paper, then this is a great addition to your stamping art library. The book shows great ideas, and shows enuf material on technique that you can do it easily.
Beautiful!.......2002-11-11
Very well done! I love this book-the projects are to die for.
Great for any stamp artist!
Sumptuous!.......2002-07-30
Barbara has done it again with another fabulous addition to the annals of polymer clay! Using her expertise as an artist, Barbara does an excellent job of show how limitless the possibilities of stamping with polymer clay can be. Her attention to detail and eye for color, form and function are well expressed in this book. The projects are well timely, well thought out and brilliantly executed. As always, Barbara does an extrodinary job with the finishing of each piece. And as always, her text is full of extremely helpful hints and tips that even the most experienced polymer enthusiast can use. I highly recommend this book!
Sophisticated designs and easy techniques.......2002-07-04
This book features many projects using rubber stamps and polymer clay. The pictures are great and the step-by-step instructions are clear. Instructions are given for many different techniques. Some use ink to stamp the designs, some use the stamp to create an impression in the clay. Others use mica, foil stamping and embossing powders. Projects include jewelry, small book covers, decorative insets for boxes and many other varied projects.
Also, the projects are not bright, cutsey, whimsical items. They are more sophisticated, with simple shapes, relying on rich surface texture and images. This may or may not be a good thing, depending on your tastes. As it is sometimes difficult to find good polymer clay books for those of us who are not into whimsical, I would recommend this book highly.
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