GRAYLING. By R.V. Righyni. The Richard Walker Angling Library. First edition.
1968 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp104. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.
"No previous writer on the subject has shown such complete understanding of the nature and behaviour of this species, nor of the exploitation of modern tackle and methods for its capture". A good book on grayling that covers both fly and float fishing methods. Chapters include: Getting to know grayling; Dry-fly considerations; Phases of dry-fly fishing; Some wet-fly problems; Phases of wet-fly and nymph fishing; Long-trotting: equipment and baits; Long-trotting: practical problems; Conditions for long-trotting; Long-trotting episodes. Appendices on length to weight ratios of grayling, float making, gathering gilt-tails, grayling cookery and more.
"No previous writer on the subject has shown such complete understanding of the nature and behaviour of this species, nor of the exploitation of modern tackle and methods for its capture". A good book on grayling that covers both fly and float fishing methods. Chapters include: Getting to know grayling; Dry-fly considerations; Phases of dry-fly fishing; Some wet-fly problems; Phases of wet-fly and nymph fishing; Long-trotting: equipment and baits; Long-trotting: practical problems; Conditions for long-trotting; Long-trotting episodes. Appendices on length to weight ratios of grayling, float making, gathering gilt-tails, grayling cookery and more.
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Book Code
53039
| Author | Righyni (Reginald Vernon). (1912-1987). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 53039 |
| ISBN | 0356024466 / 0356024466. |
| Book Description | Browning to edges and end-papers else a good copy in tanned and protected dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1968 |
| Publisher | Macdonald. Richard Walker Angling Library series. |
| Place | London. |