FENLAND ZANDER. By Steve Younger.

1996 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp159. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Andy Pearson. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"Since the publication of Fickling and Rickards' book on the species, 'Zander', (A and C Black Ltd. 1979), there have been no further books on zander and how to catch them. [Not actually true, note 'An Introduction to Zander Fishing', Mark White, 1990]. This book fills that void comprehensively with a mass of information and details that will be of interest to the novice and expert angler alike. Over the past decade, there have been significant developments in the tackle and methods used to catch zander, along with a new record and other captures very close to it. Today, a zander fishing revival is well under way and the species is fast becoming the cult fish of the nineties. This book not only covers stories of some of the gigantic zander caught in recent years but also their history, distribution, zander further afield, and a detailed guide to successful tackle, methods, rigs, baits and location tips required to catch this most fascinating and controversial of predators."