The Distinguishing of Marketable Marine Fishes - With Information on Methods of Catching and Identifying FishPaperback, 20 January 2011

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to the methods of catching and identifying fish. Complete with detailed descriptions and handy tips, as well as being profusely illustrated, this timeless guide contains a wealth of information that will prove of considerable value to those with an interest in commercial fishing, especially those with little previous experience. Although old, the information contained herein is still very much relevant today, making this text a worthy addition to collections of sea fishing literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Methods of Catching Fish'; 'The Cod Family'; 'Codfish, Saithe, Green Cod, Rock Salmon, Scotch Cod, etc.'; 'The Flat Fish Family'; 'Turbot'; 'Brill'; 'Halibut'; 'Flounder'; 'Common Sole'; 'Witch or Pole Dab'; 'Meagrim'; 'The Herring Family'; 'Sprat'; 'Herring'; 'Pilchard'; 'Catfish'; etcetera. We are proud to be republishing this antiquarian text now complete with a new introduction on sea fishing.