BARBEL MANIA. By Andy Orme.

1990 1st edition. Large 8vo (170 x 240mm). Pp141 + 3pp ads. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w line illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

"In this book [the author] sets out to provide the reader with an understanding of the barbel and its environment. ...How this species reacts to danger and varying weather and river conditions [should] assist the angler in making informed tactical decisions, bringing more fish to the bank and a greater enjoyment of the sport". Chapters include: The passion for fishing; Evolution of a barbel fisherman; Barbel biology; Fish location and rivercraft; Tackle; Baits and bait delivery; Techniques and tactics; Getting them on the bank; The barbel season; Other species [chub, mullet, pike and roach].