THE INCOMPLEAT PIKER. By Dr Steve Rogowski.

2015 1st edition. Large 8vo (185 x 265mm). Ppviii,271. Colour photographs, b/w vignettes, bibliography, foreword by Neville Fickling. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

Pike fisherman and author Steve Rogowski recounts the development of his thinking over the years and his experiences in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Includes contributions from Chris Betts, Rob Christen, Jon-Paul Neafcy, Steve Ormrod, and Craig Renwick. Chapters include: Pike and pike waters; Tackle, methods and techniques; River pike fishing; Reservoir and gravel pit pike; Lake, loch, lough and llyn piking; Pike fishing on canals and drains, by Rob Christen; The 'incompleat' and 'compleat', by Chris Betts and Craig Renwick; Two weeks in October; One for the pot; Trials and tribulations; Goldspot - memories of a very special pike, by Steve Ormrod; Highland piking - it is not just about the catching; Lake District piking and a personal best, by Jon-Paul Neafcy; Final thoughts. Appendix: An 'incompleat' piker's top twenty pike.