CREEL: A FISHING MAGAZINE. Volume 3, number 11. May 1966.

May 1966 - Volume three, issue eleven. 4to stapled paperback (216 x 277mm). Pp42. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations.

Founded and originally edited by Bernard Venables, illustrated with colour photographs, mainly by Michael Prichard, and with illustrations by Venables and others, Creel was, and still is, the most highly respected angling journal. It attracted the best writers whose style and ethos are still admired today. Venables is listed on the title-page as Editor until December 1964, then from February 1965 onwards John Nixon is given as Editor and Michael Prichard as Art Editor. (Prichard was mentioned as Photographer and Art Editor from the very first issue, but did not make it to the title-page until after Venables had left). Contents of this issue include:- Creel diary; Big tench by John Ellis; And continuing the tench story by Prof. A.F. Magri MacMahon; Monkfish by T.R. Housby; Creel junior tackle guide; St. Abbs Head by Ernest Merritt; Doubting Thomas; Creel boat review - The Dell Quay by 'Jollyboat'; For your bookshelf; Sea column by Clive Gammon; Contest in the Mediterranean - a preview of the European championships by John Nixon and Leslie Moncrieff; A common bond - a look at the Dorset Stour by John Nixon; Thoughts at low water by E.L. Matthews; No frog's a'courtin by Ewan Clarkson; Billing Aquadrome by Frederick J. Wagstaffe; Letters to the editor; Sportsman's shopping guide; Creel Junior Field Guide by Prof. A.F. Magri MacMahon; Classified advertisements.