HOW TO CATCH THE BIGGEST TROUT OF YOUR LIFE. By Landon R. Mayer.

2007 1st edition. Small 4to (185 x 260mm). Ppx,158,ad. Colour photographs throughout, fly photographs by Ted Fauceglia. Foreword by John Barr. Maroon boards, gilt titles to upper board and spine with gilt trout motif.

"I was amazed - even after a lifetime of successfully pursuing big trout on the fly - that I could not put down [this book] until I'd read every word from cover to cover. This book is right on target. Reading it is made even more impressive by the gallery of giant trout pictured throughout. Landon Mayer offers precise instructions to anglers on how to locate, hook, and land monster trout - all in very practical terms. The author's writing style is candid and easy to understand, as well as a pure pleasure to read because of his ability to share his warm personality. It makes me want to spend a season with him on the water!" (Dave Whitlock). Chapters include: Understanding trophy trout; When to hunt for giants; Reading water to find fish; Sighting fish; casting technique and streamside approach; The dotted-line technique; Fighting an oversized trout; Landing the big one; How to handle your trophy; Core fly selection; Gearing up; Paying your dues.