The following books can be a great benefit to those who wish to learn more about the area. We have included a fly fishing and entomology selection also. Clients have asked for our recommendation on books to help improve their skills. We hope this helps.

	Stoneflies.

Field Guides:

• "The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds" and "The National Audobon Society Field Guide to Wildflowers" (Never without these two)

• "Trout Flies and Flowers" by Ivan Mahoney (An interesting book about the connection between plant life and hatches)

• "The Kennebec River: A Guide for Paddlers and Friends" by Kennebec Valley Trails, Inc. (The best guidebook available for the Kennebec River; lots of information here)

Fly Fishing Skills:

• "The Curtis Creek Manifesto" by Sheridan Anderson (The beginner's bible)

• "Nymphing Techniques" by Larry Tullis (A great nymphing book)

• "Prospecting for Trout" by Tom Rosenborough (Simple approach)

• "Essential Trout Flies" by Dave Hughes (Travel anywhere there are trout and these are all you need.)

• "Fishing Small Flies" by Ed Engle (Coming for the baetis hatch in the fall? Do yourself a favor and read this book twice.)

Entomology:

• "Hatch Guide for New England" by Thomas Ames, Jr. (There is more information in this small guide book pertaining to eastern waters than any other out there. An absolute must.)

• "Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods" by Dave Whitlock (Another good resource)

• "Aquatic Entomology" by W. Patrick MacCafferty (An in-depth book on a multitude of aquatic insects)

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