MY ROD MY COMFORT. By Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart, K.C.M.G. Large Paper Limited Edition.

MY ROD MY COMFORT. By Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart, K.C.M.G. Large Paper Limited Edition.

A LITTLE FISHING BOOK. By Cecil, Lord Harmsworth. With a chapter by Alfred W. Lunn of Stockbridge.

A LITTLE FISHING BOOK. By Cecil, Lord Harmsworth. With a chapter by Alfred W. Lunn of Stockbridge.

FLOATING THE LINE TO A SALMON. By Major R.C. Simpson.

ND (1947) 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Pp98. Not illustrated. Binding B. Light blue cloth, spine titled in black. Slightly larger than binding A.

Based on A.H.E. Wood's precepts on Scottish salmon fishing with the "greased line" and small fly. Simpson also discusses bank angling (as opposed to wading), on the larger Southern rivers such as the Wye, Test, Avon and Blackwater. Chapters include: The floating line method - preliminary introduction; Rods and tackle particulars; Starting off to fish - the general idea; Casting details - switch over, feed up, etc; Greased line or sunken method?; The size of fly - its choice and changing; The 'non-strike' and playing considerations; Gaffing and things in general.
£14.00
Availability: In stock
Book Code
14192
More Information
Author Simpson (Richard Charles).
Book Code 14192
ISBN B0007J9636.
Book Description Cloth faded and slightly stained. Good-plus in remnant dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1947
Publisher William Earl and Co.
Place Bournemouth and London.