FISHING IN THE MAKING: NOTES ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CHALK STREAMS. By L. R. Peart.

1937 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 222mm). Ppxii,132. B/w photographs. Binding A: Brown cloth, spine titled in gilt.

Discursive account of the management of chalkstream trout fisheries and associated methods of trout farming. Writing in the 1930's the author was himself a trout farmer and manager of a well-established family business. Chapters include: Stocking and other major considerations; Private hatcheries and stews; Disease and pollution; Natural food for trout; Riverside trees; River keepers; The problem of the fishing club; Control of water; Weed control; Works and repairs; The mud problem; Pike and other vermin; Records.