ANGLING: THE RECORDS. By Len Cacutt.

1988 1st edition. 4to paperback (190 x 260mm). Pp176. Colour and b/w photographs. Cover illustration by Maurice Pledger.

"Facts and champions." "A unique work of reference covering records, for all salt and freshwater species around the world. Complete record lists from the world's official angling bodies, including the Australian National Sportfishing Association, the Japan Game Fish Association, the Game Fish Union of Africa and Ireland's Specialist Fish Committee. Personality profiles on the most prolific and highly-respected record-holders. Notes on many fish species. A detailed look at the rules of all major record-issuing associations. Amusing and true anecdotes." An interesting reference of record fish from around the world. Up to date at the time of publication and still an interesting and useful read today. Main chapters include: British Isles; Continental Europe; North American and international records; Africa; Australasia and Japan.