THE ADVENTURES OF A CARP ANGLER. By Simon Crow.

2014 1st edition. 4to (205 x 252mm). Pp453. Colour photographs throughout. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

"The Adventures of a Carp Angler is the long awaited book by legendary carper Simon Crow. Covering 40 chapters it details the trials and tribulations of his time chasing carp and working within the angling industry. It begins in the early stages of his career, describing his journey with long-time friend Rob Hughes up and down the day ticket waters of England to the unknown waters of the continent. He talks frankly of the hardships due to his angling addiction and how his love for the biggest carp in the north of England became an obsession. His quest to target the famous fish in waters like Tilery, Motorway Pond, Northern Stillwater, Woldview, Manton, Selby 3 Lakes and many others are covered, as are his captures of 50s from six different countries, including legendary carp like Black Eye, Arnie, and the finest in all Yorkshire, the Nostell Biggun. This book is brimming with stories about carping on the circuit and adventure to the unknown, written by one of the world's most experienced carpers in an easy to read style with not one product plug anywhere to be seen. Whether you are new or old to the world of carping, it will entertain and inspire you to get out there and seek the adventures now available to the modern day carp angler."