CATCHING SALMON. By Richard Waddington.

1978 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

"In addition to describing the traditional techniques used in salmon fishing Mr Waddington shows how more recent developments have influenced methods and equipment; but above all, the emphasis is on the philosophy and psychology to be applied to the art of catching salmon". Chapters include: Why does the salmon take?; Factors influencing the salmon's behaviour; Practical applications of the theory - fly-fishing; Fishing the sunk fly - strategy; Greased-line fishing; Presentation; Fishing the fly; Bait-fishing; Spinning for salmon; Spinning in summer; Prawn and shrimp; Fishing the worm; Dry-fly fishing and float-fishing; Fair fishing.