FLY-FISHING THE SALTWATER SHORELINE. By Ed Mitchell.

2001 1st edition. 8vo (178 x 241mm). Ppx,229 + 1pp ad. Colour plates of flies, colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Two-tone blue / grey paper-covered boards, spine titled in red-gilt.

"The coastline is so vast and varied that to be successful, a fly fisher must understand predator and prey, their seasonal movements, and the inshore structures that attract them". Detailed guide to where to go, when, and what to do when you get there by this noted saltwater fly fisherman. Includes "a state by state guide to when species typically arrive and depart". Includes a special section on Lobsterville Beach and Dogfish Bar, on Martha's Vineyard. Stripers, bluefish, false albacore, bonito, weakfish, hickory shad.