Maine Aquatic Insects & Imitations

Look more closely at the insects behind Maine's trout fishing.

A rising trout offers a clue. Understanding the insect behind that rise takes observation, comparison, and a useful reference. Maine Aquatic Insects & Imitations brings mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies together with the patterns used to represent them.

Dr. Steven Wilson combines species accounts, life-stage information, and fly dressings in an illustrated handbook for anglers and fly tiers. Scientific and common names help readers navigate the insects, while descriptions of their characteristics and behavior connect natural history with decisions about flies and presentation.

• Dedicated sections on mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies
• Species profiles and corresponding artificial imitations
• Traditional and general-purpose fly dressings with tying materials
• Reference material on hook sizes, insect tails, and caddis cases

Read it to explore an insect group, compare a familiar pattern with its natural model, or prepare for time on Maine waters. Designed to be consulted as well as read, it brings detailed insect information and the practical work of tying and choosing flies into one volume.