ANGLING IN NEW ZEALAND. By Keith Draper.

(1978) 1981 reprint. 4to (190 x 248mm). Ppx,151 + 1pp ads. Colour and b/w photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

Mostly flyfishing for New Zealand trout. A little on spinning and bait-fishing, and on salmon fishing. A guide for the inexperienced New Zealand angler, useful for those planning a trip. Chapters include: El Dorado; The El Dorado years; Beginning trout-fishing; Fly-lines; Nylon; A trout and its stomach; When and where do trout take?; Dry-fly fishing; Nymph-fishing; The drowned spent spinner; Wet-fly fishing; Smelt-fishing; Fly-fishing in winter; Night-fishing; Spinning; Bait-fishing; Boat-fishing; Salmon; Playing a fish: and wading; Guides. An appendix lists a glossary of angling terms.