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.