FRESHWATER FISHING. By Bernard Venables. With illustrations by the author.

(1967) 1978 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (143 x 229mm). Ppviii,228. B/w illustrations by the author. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

All you need to know about freshwater fish, their habitats and how to catch them. Chapters include: The quarry; Out of natural history, by observation, come fishing methods; Out of method, tackle; Tackle for fly fishing; Knots; Bottom fishing; Bottom fishing - legering; Bottom fishing - baits; Spinning; Fly fishing - the dry fly; Wet fly fishing; The fish; The fish, continued; The salmon; Final matters.