CASTING FOR 'CLOOPERS': A COLLECTION OF FISHING TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. By Trevor Pritchard.

2013 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 220mm). Pp404. Colour photographs. Dark green boards, upper board and spine titled in gilt.

Trevor Pritchard, of Day Ticket fame, describes his career and the development of his thinking. Predominately carp, with sporadic excursions in search of sturgeon and others. "Probably best known for his highly successful fishing TV show 'Day Ticket' which is still being shown on some of the satellite channels, he was very fortunate to grow up in the Colne Valley which gave him access at an early age to fish some of the most 'hush hush' waters in the country and to fish for some of the countries most sought after and respected carp, for those of you that read Rob Maylin's Chapters on Springwood in his early books you will see where Trevor got his inspiration. Springwood and The Bird Lake are now known by those 'in the know'... but still secret waters to most of the country." Chapters include: My sister's nose; Sabey's Pool; A temporary fascination for big eels; A turning point; Return to the Bird Lake; Crazy about cats; The Italian job; Castle Park Reservoir; Grip and grin; The hit and run; Back on the rails; The Bird Lake - a memorable summer; Walt's payback time; The beauty of Broadoak; Ebro unguided; A rather Russian affair; Life after Day Ticket; Return to Broadoak; Autumn gold; Reservoir dogs; White sturgeon of the Fraser River. Guest Chapters: Trials and tribulations on the Saone, Richard Garner; Along the way, Howard Beckley; Queen of the Pond, Andy Bradnock; Friendly rivalry in Mother Nature's back yard, Paul Smythe; Living the Grenville's dream. "This is a book that every angler will be able to relate to, it is real, and reflects the true essence of carp fishing for the normal angler. Not only that, but its very funny too and will have you in stitches."