THE HANDBOOK FOR FISHERMEN. By Harvey Torbett.
1964 1st edition. 12mo (106 x 170mm). Pp320. B/w photographs and illustrations. Laminated boards.
A detailed and compact beginner's guide to coarse, game and saltwater fishing. Contents include: Part One - Basic Knowledge and Fishing Skills: Fishing regulations; About fish; Rods and reels; Lines and accessories; Knots and hitches; Fundamental skills; Part Two - Coarse Fishing: Coarse fishing baits; Methods, tactics and tackles; The coarse fishes; Part Three - Sea Fishing: Sea fishing baits; Methods and tactics; Sea fishes; Part Four - Game Fishing: Basic technique and special skills; Flies, lures and baits; Methods and tactics for trout; Salmon fishing; Game fishes. An appendix gives details of rod caught records, fresh and salt water; a quick reference guide to fresh and salt water species giving brief details of where to find them, baits and techniques to use; a glossary of angling terms and a brief bibliography.
A detailed and compact beginner's guide to coarse, game and saltwater fishing. Contents include: Part One - Basic Knowledge and Fishing Skills: Fishing regulations; About fish; Rods and reels; Lines and accessories; Knots and hitches; Fundamental skills; Part Two - Coarse Fishing: Coarse fishing baits; Methods, tactics and tackles; The coarse fishes; Part Three - Sea Fishing: Sea fishing baits; Methods and tactics; Sea fishes; Part Four - Game Fishing: Basic technique and special skills; Flies, lures and baits; Methods and tactics for trout; Salmon fishing; Game fishes. An appendix gives details of rod caught records, fresh and salt water; a quick reference guide to fresh and salt water species giving brief details of where to find them, baits and techniques to use; a glossary of angling terms and a brief bibliography.
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Book Code
44224
Author | Torbett (Harvey Douglas Louis). (1921-1996). |
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Book Code | 44224 |
ISBN | B01N2TJ5TJ. |
Book Description | Owner's name/ dedication to front paste-down/ end-paper, boards slightly scuffed and rubbed as usual but a good copy. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1964 |
Publisher | Paul Hamlyn. |
Place | London. |