SKUES, WET FLIES, NYMPHS AND THE ANGLER


An historical look at the angler who developed nymphing tactics for mayflies and the lessons we may have overlooked


George Edward MacKenzie Skues was born on August 13th 1858 and passed away on August 9th, 1949 within a few days of his 91st birthday. In his life-time he was to offer changes that would rock the fly fishing world, and these changes were to echo long after his passing.