STILL WATER FLY-FISHING: A MODERN GUIDE TO ANGLING IN RESERVOIRS AND LAKES. By T.C. Ivens.
1952 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 222mm). Ppxiii,128. Colour frontispiece of flies, b/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Binding A. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt.
One of the two or three really important books on stillwater flyfishing in Britain. Together with Clarke's "In pursuit of stillwater trout", it gave a rationale to the earlier reservoir angler, and is still one of the most useful books on the subject. Full of sensible and practical ideas and advice. Chapters include: On the choice of a rod; Tackle and equipment; Nylon and the reservoir fisherman; Reaching out for distance; Flies - a philosophy; Some useful fly-dressings; Raw spring days; The cream of the season's sport; High summer; Late August and the back-end; High morale; A discourse on lakes; Thoughts on stocking; Books about fish and fishing.
One of the two or three really important books on stillwater flyfishing in Britain. Together with Clarke's "In pursuit of stillwater trout", it gave a rationale to the earlier reservoir angler, and is still one of the most useful books on the subject. Full of sensible and practical ideas and advice. Chapters include: On the choice of a rod; Tackle and equipment; Nylon and the reservoir fisherman; Reaching out for distance; Flies - a philosophy; Some useful fly-dressings; Raw spring days; The cream of the season's sport; High summer; Late August and the back-end; High morale; A discourse on lakes; Thoughts on stocking; Books about fish and fishing.
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10624
| Author | Ivens (Thomas Coleman). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 10624 |
| ISBN | B0000CIFZE. |
| Book Description | Minor faults, slight use / browning to edges/ inscription. Cigarette burn to pp71 to 79. Good copy in reproduction facsimile dust-wrapper. 16s. net. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1952 |
| Publisher | Derek Verschoyle. |
| Place | London. |