BOB NUDD'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO POLE FISHING. By Bob Nudd.

(1998) later reprint. 4to (222 x 280mm). Pp92. Colour photographs throughout. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper.

Lots of good advice on fishing with the pole from champion Bob Nudd, with an emphasis on match fishing. Many good explanatory photographs. Chapters include: Bob sets the scene; Your new pole - buyer's guide and tips; Elastic and tension - setting up a pole; Pole floats - the definitive guide; Making pole rigs - rigging up Bob's way; Hook patterns - hooks and attaching them; The perfect pole peg - setting out your fishing spot; Every second counts! - best ways to set up your tackle; Find those fish - groundbaiting; Don't just sit there! - tactics on the river; World-class angling - a look at Bob's winning ways; Everything to play for - rigs for catching carp; Liquid gold - loosefeeding for carp; Fast and furious - more on carp; Keep it up! - carp feeding frenzy; Tipped for the top! - 50 tips for great catches; QandA pole fishing browser - your queries answered; Jargon-buster - pole fishing terms explained.