The author was a well-known and respected figure in angling circles. He
was, for a time, Inspector of Fisheries, and was responsible for several
other fishing books and many contributions to the sporting press of that
era. This fascinating book consists of over three hundred pages
containing twenty-four Detailed chapters and is illustrated by some
fifty engravings of fish and vintage fishing tackle. Part One deals with
Tackle: Hooks. Spinning Tackle. Lines and Reels. Rods and Rod Making.
Knots and Nets. Part Two covers Fly Fishing. Artificial Flies. Brown
Trout Flies. Worm Fishing. Minnow Spinning for Trout. White Trout
Fishing. Grayling Fishing. Salmon Fishing. Part Three deals with
Trolling or Pike Fishing. Spinning. Trolling Dead Bait. Live Bait
Fishing. Part Four covers Bottom or Float Fishing. General Observations.
Baits. Perch. Barbel and Bream. Roach and Rudd. Dace and Chub. Carp and
Tench. On Small Fish, Principally Used as Baits. Etc. This is a
wonderful read for any fishing enthusiast or historian of the sport,
with much of the information and advice remaining useful and practical
today. Many of the earliest fishing books, particularly those dating
back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and
artwork.
