In this book, John Cawthorne uses his artistic skills to depict the flowers, plants, and insects that are of interest to the fly fishermen. Divided into sections covering upwing flies, burrowing nymphs, darters, emergers, spinners, and sedges, John"s meticulously detailed illustrations depict the insects, the flowers that form part of their environment, and the artificial flies required to imitate them. Using this book, the fisherman can clearly identify the bankside wildlife and plan his fishing tactics accordingly. With 70 color plates, a guide to insect identification, and scores of fly dressings, this will be essential reading for all fly fishermen.