NYMPH FISHING FOR CHALK STREAM TROUT. By G.E.M. Skues (Seaforth and Soforth). First edition.
1939 1st edition. Large 8vo (160 x 255mm). Ppx,136. Colour frontispiece of flies, double-page b/w plate of marrow scoop and trout's stomach contents. Brown cloth, spine titled in gilt.
Skues summarises his thoughts on nymphs and nymph fishing. Includes a good bibliographical chapter on the subject. Chapters include: apologia; History and evolution; What is a nymph? What is nymph fishing? Fish 'in position'; The way of a trout with a nymph; Exceptions; Personal; Reaction; The pronouncements of Halford; Pros and cons; Hooks; Hackles for nymphs; Dressing methods; Patterns; Bibliographical.
Skues summarises his thoughts on nymphs and nymph fishing. Includes a good bibliographical chapter on the subject. Chapters include: apologia; History and evolution; What is a nymph? What is nymph fishing? Fish 'in position'; The way of a trout with a nymph; Exceptions; Personal; Reaction; The pronouncements of Halford; Pros and cons; Hooks; Hackles for nymphs; Dressing methods; Patterns; Bibliographical.
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| Author | Skues (George Edward MacKenzie). (1858-1949). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 61000 |
| ISBN | 0713607114 / 0713607114. |
| Book Description | Corners slightly bumped, slight wear to boards, end-papers removed and slightly browned but a good copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1939 |
| Publisher | Adam Charles and Black. |
| Place | London. |