HIGH ROLLERS: FLY FISHING FOR GIANT TARPON. By Bill Bishop.

2009 1st edition. Small 4to (185 x 236mm). Ppviii,152. Colour photographs and b/w illustrations by Mark Hatter. Blue-green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"Artist and ardent angler, Bill Bishop tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing," with a particular emphasis on specimen fish. Chapters include: Biology and behaviour; Leaders and connections; Flies; Skiffs (ie. flat, shallow speed-boats); Running the boat; The hunt; Body language; Staying in the game; Casting; Feeding fish; Hook-sets; Fighting fish; Safe landings; Reflections. With much anecdote and opinion from the author's own experiences and many good pictures in colour and black and white.