WHY TROUT USUALLY WIN: THE GUIDES' BOOK OF FISHING EXCUSES. By Graeme Marshall.

2013 1st edition. 8vo paperback (153 x 232mm). Ppiv,219. Colour photographs.

And some sound advice for the angler who wants to win... Diagnosing the real reasons for failure and using this knowledge to succeed; that's what a guide does for a client, and here is how to do it for yourself. The author gives the reader the benefit of thirty years' experience as a guide on New Zealand's trout rivers. "This book describes many of the obstacles to success he has encountered, but more importantly presents strategies and possible solutions to the myriad of problems. In concluding though he insists that fly fishing should be fun. This is a book for thoughtful anglers of all levels of experience." Chapters include: Flooded rivers; Rain please; Wind - the bane of my life; Water temparature; Barometric pressure; High barometric pressure; Lunar cycles; Didymo [an invasive water weed]; Bad farming; Forest clearance; Water pollution; Swimmers, boats and dogs; Dangerous animals; Monster eels; Sandflies; Are there actually any trout in this river?; He/She can't fish!; Not up to the challenge?; Too many other anglers; We just don't get on!; There's no hatch; Outsize expectations; Exclusive capture; Global warming; A good tradesman doesn't blame the tools; Keep it simple stupid; When it all turns to custard; Time to reflect.