HOW TO TEMPT A FISH: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FISHING. Prepared by the Editors of Popular Mechanics Magazine.

1950 1st edition. 8vo (169 x 240mm). Pp128. Colour photographs of flies, colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations.

"The editors of Popular Mechanics Magazine (have) prepared this book in the belief that many fishermen would appreciate a practical guide to all types of fishing". Chapters include: Fly casting; Bait casting; Salt-water fishing; Tempt 'em with live bait; More about casting a fly; Plugs and spoons; Care and repair of your rod; How to recondition bamboo rods; Reel needs care and service; The line of most resistance; Hook is big 'If' in fishing; Knots and ties; Where and when to fish; Variety is the bait for bass; Special baits that tempt the carp; Catfish require technique; Lessons from the hatcheries; Fishing through the ice; Spearing sturgeon under ice; Retrieving lost lures and lines; Get a boat you can rock; You can mount the big ones; You can stock your own fishpond; Your feet go fishing too; Even fishermen have to eat; some fish you may never see; Fishless fishing is fun.