MY WAY WITH THE POLE. By Tom Pickering and Colin Dyson.

1989 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxiv,177,ad. B/w photographs and illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

"England international match angler Tom Pickering and well-known angling journalist Colin Dyson have combined ...to produce this complete guide, from the basics right through to the most advanced techniques. They cover the choice of tackle, make sense of the bewildering array of floats and reveal the secrets of Pickering's successes with the pole for all the popular species, including roach, bream, carp and eels." The foreword is by David Bird. Chapters include: The origins of pole fishing; Choosing the right pole; Flicktips and elastic systems; Choice of elastics; Choosing the right floats; Shotting floats at home; Plumbing the depths; Pole handling techniques; Techniques and tactics; Scraping for bloodworm and jokers; Fishing with bloodworm; High speed bleaking; Coping with carp; So you want to catch eels; Groundbait mixes; Useful accessories; History of the World Championships - The difficult years 1957-1983; The triumphant years 1984-1988; England v the world.