CATCHING LAKE TROUT. By John Gale.

1990 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (160 x 243mm). Ppviii,106. Colour plate of flies, b/w photographs, illustrations. Blue boards, spine titled in silver.

This is a useful book which covers all kinds of British stillwater trout fishing, but with an emphasis on fishing English stillwaters. Chapters include: Presentation - the basics; The tackle question; Bank fishing - the small lake; Bank fishing - the big lakes; Boat fishing the big lakes - anchored nymph presentation; Boat fishing the big lakes - drifting nymph presentation; Boat fishing the big lakes - the Northampton style; Flies to assist presentation and catch fish; Salmon fever; First day fun; Trout fishing etiquette.