Nymph-Fishing Rivers and Streams
A Biologist's View of Taking Trout Below the Surface
by Rick Hafele

New Release during the Summer of 2006. Fly Fishing for fish that are feeding below the surface of the water.This bookeven includes the new DVD "Nymph Fishing Basics" which stars Rick Hafele and John Smeraglio.
( $49.95 with Free shipping )
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Western Mayfly Hatches
By RICK HAFELE and DAVE HUGHES

In their first book together since their 1981 classic Western Hatches, aquatic entomologist Rick Hafele and fly fishing author Dave Hughes, combine their extensive knowledge to describe in detail the widespread and diverse western mayflies, unraveling their mysteries, revealing how to identify them, how to match them, and how to fish their imitations.
( $39.95 with Free shipping )

The Complete Book Of Western Hatches
An Angler's Entomology and Fly Pattern Field Guide
by Rick Hafele and Dave Hughes

After 25 years, this is still the classic reference guide that set the standard for understanding Western aquatic insect hatches. The goal of The Complete Book of Western Hatches is to introduce the aquatic insects important in fly fishing the West, and to help in the selection of patterns to match them.
( $24.94 with Free shipping )

An Angler's Guide to Aquatic Insects & Their Imitations
by Rick Hafele and Scott Roederer

This book is designed to increase the fly fisherman's success through a better understanding of the insects on which trout feed. This keyed guide allows anglers across the country to identify the insects they have found in streams and lakes. No prior knowledge of entomology is required to use this illus trated guide effectively. After identification is made, the angler will find lists of appropriate imitative fly patterns and information about the insect's life cycle and habitat preferences. In addition, the most effective tactics for fishing each type of insect are discussed.

We have some of the few remaining copies of this out of print book.
( $19.95 with Free Shipping )

Rick Hafele's Favorite Fly Patterns and how to Fish Them
Booklet: by Rick Hafele

My objective with this small booklet is to share a group of fly patterns I have found effective in a wide range of situations and locations, often producing when many other patterns fail. After forty years of fly fishing these are the flies I want in my fly box no matter where or when I'm fishing for trout. While often designed to match a specific insect or hatch, most of these flies represent pattern styles that can be adjusted in size and color to match dozens of different aquatic insects. This is one reason for their widespread success  Use the specific dressings given here as a guide and adjust them to best match the dominant hatches where you are fishing.

The patterns presented include five nymphs, three emergers and four dry flies. After each dressing I provide a brief description of how I typically fish it. Again this information should be used as a general guide.   The specific behavior of insects and fish where you are fishing should always be your main instructor when deciding how to present your fly. By no means are these the only patterns you will need during the season-but they come close. I hope they provide you with as much success and enjoyment as they have provided me. - Rick Hafele ( $5.00 with Free shipping )

Howling Trout

Here is a special from Laughing River Productions and Rick Hafele. Music from Rick's band,Howling Trout, can be heard on our Fly Fishing Large Western Rivers DVD video series. Several cuts used in our videos are on this CD. Howling Trout is a four-piece rock-n-roll/blues band from Portland, Oregon. The band features guitar-driven tunes with lively, danceable beats. This is their self-titled debut CD of 14 original songs.

Their influences range from Beatles to Stones, Coltrane to Mulligan, Morphine to Everclear, John Lee Hooker to Sonny Boy Williamson.

The band's shows include a blend of their original music with a collection of some well-known and some not so well-known rock and blues tunes, all with the special Howling Trout treatment with a focus on tasty rhythms.

HOWLING TROUT
Rick Hafele {drums, percussion, harmonica)
Brian Hemphill (lead guitar}
KenVigil (vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, saxophones, hand drum)
Roger Wood (vocals, bass)

( $10.00 with Free shipping )