A RISE TO THE FLY. By Bernard Venables. Illustrations by the author.

A RISE TO THE FLY. By Bernard Venables. Illustrations by the author.

FRESHWATER FISHING: TECHNIQUES and EQUIPMENT FOR GAME AND COARSE FISHING. Edited by Barrie Rickards.

FRESHWATER FISHING: TECHNIQUES and EQUIPMENT FOR GAME AND COARSE FISHING. Edited by Barrie Rickards.

HERE AND THERE A LUSTY TROUT. By T.A. Powell. Illustrated by V.H. Drummond.

.# 1947 1st edition. 8vo (140mm x 210mm). Pp157. B/w illustrations by V.H. Drummond. Maroon cloth, spine titled in silver.

.# Chapters include: The trout as an individual; Approaching the subject; Floating food; Eight favourite dry flies; Nymph; Mayfly; Fly-tying suggestions; Wrinkles for beginners; Wartime; The social aspect; Conversation piece; Memories: Salmon and sea trout; Memories: Trout; Memories: Sea fishing. The book is dedicated "To my brother, 'Willow' in Game and Gun and in The Country Sportsman, my mentor for forty years". This refers to the Rev. Edward Powell who frequently mentioned his fishing companion, Tom, in his articles in Fishing Gazette and Game and Gun.
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Book Code
39598
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Author Powell (Thomas Aislabie). (1890-1959).
Book Code 39598
ISBN B00A1B5WPQ.
Book Description Bookplate to front paste-down, gift inscription to front end-paper else good. Lacks dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1947
Publisher Faber and Faber.
Place London.