THE NEW ANGLING TIMES BOOK OF COARSE FISHING. By Allan Haines and Mac Campbell with additional material by Peter Maskell.

(1987) 1994 revised edition. 4to (192 x 246mm). Pp224. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations. Black cloth, spine titled in gilt.

"First published in 1987, this excellent and practical book has now been fully revised and updated to take account of every recent development in tackle and techniques." Sections include: Tackle - Rods and reels, Balanced tackle, Hooks, Floats, Essential knots; Baits - Carp baits, Bread baits, Maggots, Casters, Worms, Hempseed and tares, Groundbait and feeding the swim, The bloodworm; On the river bank - Choosing a swim; Specialist tactics - Legering, Pole fishing; The main species - Barbel, Carp, Chub, Bream, Roach, Dace, Rudd, Tench, Pike; After you've caught your fish - Care for your catch, Getting in the picture; The seasons - Summer fishing, Tackling autumn, Winter fishing; Match fishing - Your first match, Making it to the National.