BIG GAME FISHING. By Trevor Housby.

1985 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp142. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations. Grey boards, the major species of big game fish to be caught in British and European waters. It is also a highly entertaining and informative introduction to the skills that Trevor Housby uses to hook and boat these hard-fighting fish... In each chapter of this book he details his techniques and the tackle needed to take each big game species, then describes his own experiences catching that species; giving even the most experienced fisherman a valuable chance to pick up some extra tips and secrets". Chapters include: Broadbill fishing; Halibut fishing; Marlin fishing; Shark fishing; Giant skate fishing; Tuna fishing; Wreck fishing; Wrecking for conger; Other big game fish.