TROUT, SALMON AND SEA TROUT FISHING: THE CONCISE GUIDE. By Charles Bingham.

1994 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp224. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is a very good introduction to British game fishing which systematically covers trout fishing in still waters, trout fishing in rivers, salmon fishing, and sea trout fishing. Contents include:- Part 1: Trout fishing in still waters - Trout and trout still waters; Fly-fishing tackle; Natural insects and artificial flies; Dry-fly fishing on still waters; Wet-fly and lure fishing on still waters; Part 2: Trout fishing in rivers - Trout streams; Dry-fly fishing - tackle, natural insects and artificial flies, the senses of the trout; Dry-fly fishing on the river; Wet-fly fishing on the river; Part 3: Salmon fishing - Salmon, rivers and conditions; Landing and playing salmon; Fly-fishing tackle and artificial flies; Fly-fishing techniques; Spinning tackle and artificial baits; Spinning techniques; Prawn and shrimp fishing; Part 4: Sea trout fishing - Sea trout and fishing conditions; Fly-fishing tackle and artificial flies; Fly fishing at night; Fishing by day. Appendices include:- Glossary; Game-fishing instructors and schools; Game-fishing books; Tackle suppliers.