Proper, Datus – WHAT THE TROUT SAID – 1982 1st edition – 286p – Knopf, NY – Every now and then a book comes along the quality of which somehow or another eludes the attention of the angling public, this is one of those books. Fortunately the importance and relevance of this work is recently experiencing a resurgence of interest from knowledgeable anglers. Proper writes in the great tradition of Skues and Halford, La Branche and Marinaro. Beginning with a discussion on insect behavior, Proper proceeds to examine each of the main types of trout flies in use today, on streams as widely varied as the Liffey and the Yellowstone. – book is like new in like new dust jacket – Note: please forgive glare in photos. - $65.00