MATCH ANGLING. Edited by John Carding.

(1974) 1975 1st edition thus. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp126. B/w photographs and illustrations. Laminated boards.

Includes technique-tips from six top match-anglers, including sections on Bleak Fishing by Ray Mumford and Swingtipping and Quivertipping by Dave Downes. Chapters include:- Match angling; Match rules; Tackle; Baits and their preparation; Long range float-fishing in still and slow water by Dave Rossi; River fishing by Ken Giles; Swingtipping and quivertipping by Dave Downes; Match fishing southern style by George McCarthy; Canals and close-in still water by Tony Scott; Bleak fishing; Ray Mumford. Appendices on winners, teams and individuals, of the National Angling Championships between 1906 and 1973 as well as the World Championships from 1957 to 1973.