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Dave Hughes

    Excuse Me, Santa
    An Angler's Astoria
    Handbook of Hatches
    Wet Flies
    Trout Flies: The Tier's Reference
    Nymphs for Streams & Stillwaters
    • 2022

      Maybe Next Year

      • 328 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The story explores the evolving relationship between two high school juniors, Bryan and Chris, who have been best friends for three years. As they navigate their junior year, they begin to realize that their bond goes beyond friendship, leading them to confront their deeper feelings for one another. This journey of self-discovery and emotional growth highlights the complexities of love and friendship during adolescence.

      Maybe Next Year
    • 2020

      The Quest for Retirement Utopia

      How to Find the Retirement Spot That's Right for You

      • 296 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the possibilities of retirement, this book encourages readers to envision their ideal living situation free from work constraints. It invites contemplation of relocating to a more desirable location, offering inspiration for those looking to embrace a new lifestyle in their golden years.

      The Quest for Retirement Utopia
    • 2020

      Excuse Me, Santa

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Martha May has marvellous manners, especially at Christmas - after all, that's the most important time of year to be nice! So Martha never forgets to leave delicious snacks for Santa Claus and his reindeer! But when Martha May gives Santa a giant Christmas pudding, something very unusual happens...

      Excuse Me, Santa
    • 2017

      Essential Trout Flies

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      If you fly fish, you need flies. Here are the 50 proven patterns that every fly fisher should carry to catch trout anywhere in the world. This new edition, with 20 additional patterns and 300 variations, addresses the changes in fly preference over the years with some old patterns dropped for new styles tied with new materials and tying techniques.

      Essential Trout Flies
    • 2017

      Smooth Sailing Into Retirement

      How to Navigate the Transition from Work to Leisure

      • 132 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Focusing on the transition from work to retirement, this guide offers insights into the emotional and lifestyle changes you may face in your final months of employment and the first year of retirement. It provides practical strategies to navigate these shifts, helping you to prepare for the various challenges and adjustments that come with this significant life change.

      Smooth Sailing Into Retirement
    • 2015

      Wet Flies

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Dave Hughes has long believed that wet flies have an essential place in everyone's fly box and repertoire of trout tactics. That's why he has updated this 1995 classic with the benefit of the last two decades of developments in materials, tying, and fishing techniques.

      Wet Flies
    • 2014

      Seasons for Trout

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Offering practical advice and insights from years of experience, this guide focuses on effective techniques for catching trout throughout the year. The trio shares their expertise on adapting to seasonal changes, ensuring anglers can enhance their fishing skills and enjoy success in any season.

      Seasons for Trout
    • 2014

      Tactics for Trout

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book features three experienced fly fishers who share their extensive knowledge and techniques for successfully catching trout. Through their friendship and expertise, they provide insights that blend practical advice with personal anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for both novice and seasoned anglers looking to enhance their fly fishing skills.

      Tactics for Trout
    • 2013

      An Angler's Astoria

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the author's personal experiences, this collection features reflective and insightful stories and essays centered around fishing in Oregon's coastal waters. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the joys of familiar fishing spots, blending enthusiasm with a deep appreciation for nature and the art of angling.

      An Angler's Astoria
    • 2008

      Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters is the step-by-step reference to tying and fishing every nymph. Filled with good advice from a trusted master of the subject, it is the most thorough and enjoyable book about selecting, tying, and fishing nymphs that has ever been written.

      Nymphs for Streams & Stillwaters