PIKE FISHING: THE PRACTICE AND THE PASSION. By Mick Brown.

(1993) later reprint. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp176. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

Mick Brown discusses his observations of pike habits and behaviour and applies his insights to capturing fish. The book divides the year month by month and gives a detailed discussion of the variations of tackle, technique and analysis appropriate as conditions vary through the year. Throughout, the emphasis is on specimen fish, with many photographs of results brought by the approach outlined in this book. "Mick Brown is widely recognized as one of the most prolific and versatile pike anglers in Great Britain today. He has combined a lifetime's knowledge and expertise with his infectious enthusiasm for the sport, to produce a book that not only tells you how to catch pike, but compels the reader to go and do so. For the novice piker there is a treasure trove of knowledge and advice; for the expert, there are scores of tips for refining technique and, ultimately, for putting more fish on the bank."