CONFESSIONS OF A CARP FISHER. By 'BB'. Illustrated by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford. Fourth edition.

(1950) 1998 4th edition reprint. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Ppxii,179. B/w illustrations by author. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

One of "BB"'s most collectible titles, for the first time reproduced in a larger format. Chapters include: The character of the carp fisher; Something about the creature (the carp); Fishing technique; How I became a carp addict; The obsession grows; Richard Walker's letter; The old copper mine; Experiences with Alasticum wire; Floating bait method; Floating bait method; Carp gossip; The Island Pond; Confessional continued; The course of the affliction; Private ponds; Mr. Buckley's record carp; The happy angler; More methods; Experiences at Woodwater Pool; The last day of the season; The King of the Carp. This edition is based on the first edition of 1950. It omits the narratives by Walker and Yates from the 1970 and 1983 editions, but has a new two-page Foreword by Fred J. Taylor.