THE CHALLENGE OF FISHING SMALL STREAMS IN NEW ZEALAND. By Tony Orman.

1989 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 220mm). Pp112. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

Trout fishing in the small streams of the North Island". Small streams have for me always held a fascination. Because of their size, creeks and small streams are friendly and charming; they have a personal intimacy whilst presenting a challenge to any angler. Small streams may not hold large trout, but sometimes - more often than most would suspect - good fish can be found, even ones that would be a prized catch from Taupo or the big South Island rivers". (The author). Chapters include: Small streams hold memories; The trout and the stream; The anatomy of a stream; Tackle for small streams; Just a few flies; Fly patterns; Stream strategy; Casting for presentation; Casting for fish; Presentation is the key factor; Selective trout; The caddis conundrum; In under the trees; Of Pontania proxima and other piffle; The right time; Playing a trout; Of spring creeks; Whoa... nice and easy; Darkness reveals a lot; Sometimes it rains; Small streams are personal; Size is a relative thing; Dare I say threadline?; Fishing small stream mouths; The sporting ethic. The ISBN printed is misprinted inside the book as 1969530047. The correct ISBN, as printed on the front dust-wrapper flap, is 1869530047.