Nemes Book Recommendation

[coltranem]

Hi,
I am looking to pick up a new book on fishing with soft-hackled flies. I have Dave Hughes book "Wet Flies". I would like to pick up one of Nemes books. I am comparing "Soft Hackled Fly Addict" and "The Soft-Hackled Fly and Tiny Soft Hackles: A Trout Fisherman's Guide 2nd edition 2006)". What do you all recommend?

Mike

[Betty Hiner]

Mike,
I couldn't swear to it ... but I'd almost swear I saw Nemes books combined into one. One way or the other I'd recommend both!

[whatfly]

"Soft Hackled Fly Addict" [or] "The Soft-Hackled Fly and Tiny Soft Hackles: A Trout Fisherman's Guide 2nd edition 2006)". What do you all recommend?

Neither. I'd get Allan Mcgee's Tying & Fishing Soft-Hackled Nymphs , a much more modern treatment of the topic with less "I was on the stream one day..." and more technical content, clearly presented. And yes, I fully realize this is going to incur the wrath of a bunch of Nemes' zealots...

If you really have to have Nemes' book, The Soft-Hackled Fly and Tiny Soft Hackles: A Trout Fisherman's Guide is the better of the two listed.

Luck.

[rons81]

I have all of Neme's books. I agree with whatfly that Allan Mcgee's Tying & Fishing Soft-Hackled Nymphs is an easier book to understand. It also has more info on tying and fishing the flies.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

I love reading Neme's books. In my tying classes I suggest Allen McGee's book to my students. Lots of real content, great color photos and clear instructions for tying and fishing the flies.

[Handsel1]

I also agree with the recommendation of McGee's book.

[coltranem]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I have been looking at the Allan McGee book. It looks informative but short only 96 pages. I guess I don't mind if the author is in a bit for a storyteller mode this is for my winter reading It sounds like Nemes is more of that type. However I do want some of the technical details too.....The McGee book is on my list for future purchases.

[Eight Thumbs]

I also have several of Neme's books and enjoy them very much but I would also recommend the McGee book for the person who wants to "discover" the soft hackle flies and learn about their construction. 8T

[ohiofly]

I have a Book on Soft Hackle Flies by Nemes. "Two Centuries of Soft Hackled Flies' Great book, loads of Recipies. Good history and information.
Dave

[wayneb]

Hi All;

Recieved Nemes's DVD on tying soft hackle flies for christmas and it's very entertaining and informative. I think he's quite funny and entertaining without really trying.

After hearing all the comments about his books I can't wait to read them!

Wayneb