NYMPH FISHING FOR CHALK STREAM TROUT and MINOR TACTICS OF THE CHALK STREAM. By G.E.M. Skues.
(1910/1939) 1979 reprint. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Ppx,244. Not illustrated, chapter on bibliography. Toffee-coloured boards, spine titled in gilt.
The two volumes, Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream Trout, and, Minor Tactics of The Chalk Stream, combined as one book. Chapters include: Apologia; History and evolution; Definitions - What is a nymph? What is nymph fishing? Fish 'in position'; The way of a trout with a nymph; Rods and gear; Fishing the nymph, and mayfly nymphs; Exceptions; Personal; Reaction; The pronouncements of Halford; Pros and cons; Hooks; Hackles for nymphs; Dressing methods; Patterns; Bibliographical.
The two volumes, Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream Trout, and, Minor Tactics of The Chalk Stream, combined as one book. Chapters include: Apologia; History and evolution; Definitions - What is a nymph? What is nymph fishing? Fish 'in position'; The way of a trout with a nymph; Rods and gear; Fishing the nymph, and mayfly nymphs; Exceptions; Personal; Reaction; The pronouncements of Halford; Pros and cons; Hooks; Hackles for nymphs; Dressing methods; Patterns; Bibliographical.
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8053
| Author | Skues (George Edward MacKenzie). (1858-1949). |
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| Book Code | 8053 |
| ISBN | 0713614471 / 0713614471. |
| Book Description | Very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1974 |
| Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
| Place | London. |