Hatches II (book) version question

[cassady 0]

Howdy Folks,

 

After discussing an eventful trip to the Delaware (one successful day, and one day where the fish were rising steadily but ignored everything I offered to them), I have been advised by a friend to read _Hatches II_ by Al Caucci and Bob Nastasi. I went on to Amazon to purchase a copy, and saw not only is the book out of print, but that there are a number of editions:

 

1975 - this is the original version (Hatches, as compared to Hatches II);

 

1986 - perhaps the first edition of Hatches II;

 

1988 - another version or edition - i have seen versions of this on sale noted as 'book 2';

 

2004 - the 'twentieth anniversary edition.'

 

My question is, what are the differences between the more recent versions of Hatches II? The reason I ask is because there are *significant* price difference between used copies of the 1986 ($7), 1988 ($50) and 2004 ($150) versions.

 

Thanks in advance for your help,

 

cass

 

 

 

 

[fishingbobnelson 0]

Unless you are a collector of first edition fly fishing books I would suggest one of the newer editions. Buy the book that best suits you budget. I own the 2004 edition which is a reprint of the 1986 book. It has the quick reference regional charts, (east, mid-west etc.), and better tying instructions. The 2004 edition originally retailed for $24.95. Good luck and Tight Lines.

[cassady 0]

Thanks for the reply, FBN. While I tend to collect books, I'm not a collector in that sense, so I will definitely pick up one of the newer editions... probably the 1986 version, unless someone convinces me that the differences between the 1986 and 2004 are *that* significant. It'd take some convincing, 'cause the price difference is pretty substantial!