CARP EVOLUTION: The essential guide to modern carp fishing techniques. By Alan Smith.

1997 1st edition. A5 paperback (148 x 210mm). Pp64. Colour and b/w photographs, line illustrations.

"Contains the most effective up to date rigs to help carp anglers of all levels put more carp on the bank. Superb guest articles from 11 of the countries [sic] top anglers which give away many secrets never before seen in print." The first half of the book - written by Danny Fairbrass - gives detailed discriptions of Korda end-tackle. The second half consists of a series of articles on techniques and tactics by the editor and many noted anglers. These include - Where do you want to hook your carp? by Danny Fairbrass; Gravel pit rigs by Danny Fairbrass; A little bit about rigs by Lee Jackson; Fishing in or near weed by Danny Fairbrass; Succeed in the weed by Julian Cundiff; Silt rigs by Danny Fairbrass; Silt systems by Tim Paisley; Long range rigs by Danny Fairbrass; Long range casting techniques by Alan Partridge; Observations and thoughts by Rob Maylin; Tackling hard venues by Martin Clarke; The delicate touch by Jim Gibbinson; Another belter from the 'Smelter' by Zenon Bojko; Little bag of tricks by Tim Hodges; Rig reaction by Mick Kavanagh; Succeed on the weed! by Derek Ritchie. Scarce and collectable.