FISHING TACKLE: MAKING, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT. By Barrie Rickards and Ken Whitehead. With contributions from Les Beecroft.
1981 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppx,253. B/w photographs of flies, b/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Red boards, spine titled in gilt.
Three experienced anglers give the reader the benefit of their expertise in this comprehensive manual. Rod making and repair (but not in cane), reel maintenance, floats, leads and accessories such as landing nets and bait boxes. The third section covers flies and accessories, spinners, spoons and plugs. The fly-tying section deals with basic techniques and gives step by step photographs as well as recipes for sixteen useful flies. A useful book for the generalist angler.
Three experienced anglers give the reader the benefit of their expertise in this comprehensive manual. Rod making and repair (but not in cane), reel maintenance, floats, leads and accessories such as landing nets and bait boxes. The third section covers flies and accessories, spinners, spoons and plugs. The fly-tying section deals with basic techniques and gives step by step photographs as well as recipes for sixteen useful flies. A useful book for the generalist angler.
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Book Code
36606
| Author | Rickards (Richard Barrie) (1938-2009) and Whitehead (Ken), Beecroft (Les). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 36606 |
| ISBN | 0713620544 / 0713620544. |
| Book Description | Slight browning to edges, small nick to upper board, else very good in slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1981 |
| Publisher | A and C Black (Publishers). |
| Place | London. |