CARP FISHING. By Tim Paisley.

1988 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 241mm). Pp176,ad. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations by Brian Naylor. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

Tim Paisley is one of Britain's most respected and experienced carp fishermen. In this volume he gives the beginner an insight into the tackle, baits and methods used by carp fishermen on a variety of waters while at the same time setting out to provoke seasoned carp men into rethinking at least some aspects of their fishing. Written contributions from Greg Fletcher, Bill Cottam, Dave Preston, Vic Cranfield, Ken Townley, Brian Garner and Brian Skoyles. Chapters include: Seventy-five years of carp fishing; Glaphad - an appraisal; First carp; Hooking carp; I got you babe!; The carp-fishing method; Carp setting; The channel; Locating hotspots; Winter; A thing of beauty; The business end; Tackle; Tangles; Bait; Big daddy; Scratching the surface; The margins; A fish from the past; Session; Carp fishing involvement; Tailpiece.