1fly,
I feel some of the techniques talked about in "Trout Tactics" are very similar. I know you are much more in tune about this than I but how about this as an example, every French style euro-nympher on a direct up stream presentation uses the tuck cast don't we? I know it was Joe's long time friend and mentor who first showed him the value of getting the flies down in the zone quickly but Joe's body of work and this book has been a standard to follow for many years. Alain suggested I get that book and now I in turn recommend it too. Please, I would not be offended if you were to enlighten me if I am wrong.