THE WOMAN'S GUIDE TO ANGLING. By Judith Milner.

1993 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppx,134. B/w cartoons by Dave Rudd, recipes, bibliography. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper.

"This NOT a book for men. It is intended for women who are ready for a challenge. Angling is the perfect activity for women, ..they have already shown themselves to be more successful than men. This book gives long-awaited guidance on how to get started ...what to wear, what to buy and basic techniques." A dispassionate review of fishing by an experienced angler, with a lot of good advice and interesting discussion. Includes heretical views on grayling. Chapters include: Getting started; Salmon angling; Brown trout angling; Grayling angling; Extra information; Pollution; Postscript.