THE HANDBOOK FOR FISHERMEN. By Harvey Torbett.
(1964) 1967 2nd edition. Small 8vo (114 x 169mm). Pp256. Line drawings. 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; Part Four - Game Fishing: Basic technique and special skills; Flies, lures and baits; Methods and tactics for trout; Salmon fishing. 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; a brief bibliography and a short list of angling associations.
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; Part Four - Game Fishing: Basic technique and special skills; Flies, lures and baits; Methods and tactics for trout; Salmon fishing. 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; a brief bibliography and a short list of angling associations.
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Book Code
44262
Author | Torbett (Harvey Douglas Louis). (1921-1996). |
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Book Code | 44262 |
ISBN | No ISBN. |
Book Description | Tear to spine, browning to edges. Good reading copy. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1967 |
Publisher | Paul Hamlyn. |
Place | London. |