WELL AND TRULY HOOKED. By Terry Theobald. De luxe leather-bound edition.

2010 1st edition. De luxe issue. 8vo (154 x 217mm). Pp240. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations. Fully bound in dark green leather, upper board and spine titled in gilt, all edges gilt, silk marker ribbon. Green cloth-bound slipcase. Edition limited to 30 copies.

"Theo has been an angler since he was a little kid over 45 years ago. In that time his enthusiasm and passion for all things fishing has seen him grow in stature and indeed confidence in his ability to put a few fish on the bank. For many years he just bobbed along enjoying the moment until a spark ignited deep inside that told him to put down the beer and think about catching fish. He is quite a solitary angler who spends a lot of time fishing alone or with just a few close friends; however, if you talk to him about our wonderful pastime you will be surprised by his warmth and openness. His days on the bank have always been a balancing act between work commitments, family and singing in a band and on a personal level, fishing has been a leveller and provided solace when life has been unjust and unkind. This book tells of Theo's journey through his fishing life and makes its way from humble beginnings to Frampton Court and many of our country's rivers, lakes and ponds. So sit back, relax and enjoy Theo's story!" Published in 2010 in a limited edition of 500 cloth-bound and 30 leather-bound copies, both issues have long sold out. This is a copy of the leather-bound issue. Chapters include:- In the beginning; The Norfolk Broads; St Pierre tench; Carp fishing in the steelworks; Noxons in the forest; Back to Lydney Lake; Tredegar House; A spooky place called Cannop; The little Welsh oasis; Embarrassing or what?; Match fishing; Waveney Valley; Escape to Horseshoe Lake; Jack would be nice; Wick Water; The Cement Pond; Canada; Local lakes; Frampton Court Estate, feeling inadequate; At last a carp; Every man has his day; To realist an ambition; Spring beauty; Slippery critters; Stripey challenge; Pure Welsh perch; Kennet revisited; Barbel a late starter; Big fish mission; The porn show; My first dustbin lid; Estate lake slabs and tincas; Silver perfection; Roach of a lifetime; The reluctant piker; A momentous winter; Piking with friends; The Kennet is kind; Dave's monster; No hope, then glory; Catfish chaos; A catfish nightmare; A catfish dream; Key West; Hallowed ground; Odds and sods, holidays and one-offs; Conclusion.