A ONCE FORGOTTEN RIVER. by Ken Evans.

2012 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 236mm). Pp162. Colour and b/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. First printing limited to 100 numbered copies.

"Imagine a small river in Wales in a coal mining community heavily polluted with waste from 1800 or so until the pits finally closed in the eighties. When the author first fished it with his father in the seventies, apart from a few small roach, all they could catch were eels. Since the closure of the pits the river has made a remarkable recovery and what was 'A Once Forgotten River' has become a superb little river for fly fishing for brown trout that are now present. So this the River Taff. The author has spent a lifetime following his passion of fly fishing for trout (and grayling) on not only the Taff but the River Usk and has been there through the whole transformation of this scenic river. He has over the years seen the water quality improve dramatically not only for the fishing but the wealth of wildlife that is now present. Being a keen conservationist he always returns his fish after photographing the specimens and has used his camera to record the stunning views and the wildlife. This includes otters, mink, kingfishers and much more. Importantly he has also included photographs of some of the natural fly types that now hatch on the river including mayfly and the artificial ones he uses to tempt trout". A nicely written book by an angler clearly passionate about his river. With an introduction by the author's father, also called Ken Evans. Privately published by the author in conjunction with FishingBookSender. Usual print-on-demand quality of printing and binding.