GONE FISHING. By Michael Prichard. Illustrated by Keith Linsell. Woolworth Leisure Series: Number 1.

(1972) 1972 revised reprint. Oblong 4to side-stapled paperback (250 x 190mm). Pp160. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Keith Linsell. Card covers.

A good introduction to all kinds of fishing in the UK, mostly coarse and sea angling with just a little on flyfishing. Supposedly number one in the Woolworth Leisure Series, though we have not yet discovered any further volumes in the series. Chapters include: An introduction to freshwater: environment and species; Coarse fishing: tackle and baits; Float fishing methods: rivers and streams; Float fishing in stillwater: lakes, ponds and gravel pits; Legering; Spinning in freshwater; By the waterside; Rods and reels; Fly fishing; Introduction to the sea; Boat fishing: tackle and baits; Boat fishing: situations and methods; Beach fishing; Shore fishing; Sharking and holidays; Seabirds and shorelife; Clothes and commonsense; Places to fish; Fishing records and jargon; Angling: the future?