MASTER FISHERMAN: PIKE. By John Watson.

1989 1st edition. Large 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp144. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Dark orange boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is a detailed and useful manual of pike fishing. John Watson gives a detailed discussion "of the biology and habitat of the pike ...followed by expert advice on locating fish in rivers and stillwaters large and small. The author discusses the right choice of tackle and goes on to examine the wide range of approaches to livebaiting and deadbaiting, always relating them to particular types of water and conditions, and to the mood of the pike." Watson also covers artificial baits, lures, spinners and spoons in detail and recommends pike waters to visit. Chapters include: The pike enthusiast; The biology of the pike; The pike's habitat; Tackle; Catching pike; Memories of big pike; Where to find big pike.