EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIKE FISHING. By Neville Fickling.

(2002) 2013 2nd edition. Large 8vo paperback (168 x 246mm). Pp170. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations.

Nearly 40 years of pike fishing condensed into one volume. Provides information on the biology of pike along with all the essentials for catching them from a wide variety of waters. All the key water types are examined in detail along with the three most significant methods of pike fishing. Insights are given into finding "special waters" and the techniques such as prebaiting which can lead to great success. This second edition has been produced after the author receiving numerous requests for copies of the now hard to find first edition. Chapters include:- The pike in close up; The tackle; Boat fishing; Car, van or limousine?; Lure fishing; Deadbaiting; Livebaiting; Getting the best from what's local; Conservation and political issues; In conclusion.