SPINNING FOR PIKE. By R.C.R. Barder. First edition. With a foreword by Fred J. Taylor.

1970 1st edition. 8vo (144 x 223mm). Pp144. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in silver-gilt.

Chapters include: The pike; Haunts and habits; Other methods; Spinning for pike; Spinning rods, tackle and baits; Spinning tactics I: An outline; Spinning tactics II: Hooking, playing and landing pike; Spinning tactics III: Interesting days on various waters; Other business. Also includes a brief bibliography. "...one of those rarities, a book which is as instructive as it is delightful. Dick Barder writes well and at all times seems to have the ability to communicate the enjoyment there is to be had in fishing." (Coarse Angler, November 1978).