STICKLEBACKS TO THROWING STICKS. By Tom Bankes.

2022 1st edition. 4to (189 x 253mm). Pp337. Colour photographs throughout, b/w illustrations, photograph end-papers. Blue boards, spine and upper board titled in gilt.

Tom Bankes recounts his development as an angler specialising in stillwater venues, basing his thinking on constant examination of his venues' natural history. Chapters include: To catch your eye; The way to the water; The angling club; Influenced; Sunday best; Bradleys and beyond; Reservoir bound; A good match; Just the ticket; Pike; Savay 'days'; Savay 'nights'; The pools at Whelford. "Immensely interesting and unique." (Paul Munday in Catch Cult). The first in a proposed series of three titles.