REFLECTIONS OF A GAME FISHER. By John Goddard.

2002 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 236mm). Pp287. Colour and b/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is an extensive collection of Goddard's writings, not only on fly patterns and techniques, but also on his fishing exploits all over the world, and from all stages of his career. Foreword by Lefty Kreh. The chapters are divided into four parts, and within each are arranged chronologically; One, fly patterns; Two, fly fishing techniques; Three, fly fishing worldwide; Four, deep sea around the world. The numerous individual chapters include: Observations on Chironomids; Some new and effective fly dressings; Trout on winged midges; The unsinkable buzzer; Curse of the smutting trout; A caddis for all waters; Suspender secrets; Softly, softly, with silk lines and long leaders; Trout without a net; To grease or not to grease?; Who needs barbed hooks?; The killing must stop; An eye on the fly Down Under; A fresh view of summer grayling; In the bleak midwinter; We lived on Norway's wild trout; Trout in South Africa; Bonefishing on 'Atomic Island'; In the footsteps of Zane Grey; fly fishing in Mexico; The monster of the Caledonian pool; Search for Rio Grande silver; New World's New Zealand; Portugal's Algarve coast; Expedition to Madeira; The unforgettable Red Sea, home of the dog-tooth tuna; The big fish of Kenya; Tanzania and the fabulous fishing off Mafia Island; The Seychelles potential; South African adventure; Fishing in Central America; The 'Kenyahead' Teaser.