SALMON. By Neil Graesser. Angling Library Volume 3.

1991 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Ppx,210. B/w photographs, bibliography. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

"...a full biological account of the species, intended to further an understanding of its habits, followed by a discussion of the techniques to be employed when fishing for salmon". Volume three in the Boydell Angling Library. Chapters include: The life cycle of a salmon; Temperature; A salmon river; Changing land and water use and its effect on the health of a river's ecology; Fish passes; Hatcheries; Artificial propagation; Tagging; Predators; Angling; Tackle; Fishing methods; Nets and traps; Poaching; Atlantic salmon in other countries.