LAKE and LOCH FISHING FOR TROUT: MEMOIRS OF A FLY-FISHERMAN. By Joscelyn Lane.
1955 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp256. B/w photograph plates, illustrations, bibliography. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt.
A good guide to stillwater fishing with an emphasis on insect imitation and Scottish and Irish lochs. Chapters include: The lake trout - his kith and kin; His six senses; His habits; His enemies; Theory of the rise; Lake flies - an observation tank; The lake trout's menu; Insects of the lake; The sedges; Fly buying and fly tying; Lake fly dressings; Sedge dressings; The lake fisherman - impedimenta; Lakecraft; Boats; Bank fishing; The gillie; Sockdologers.
A good guide to stillwater fishing with an emphasis on insect imitation and Scottish and Irish lochs. Chapters include: The lake trout - his kith and kin; His six senses; His habits; His enemies; Theory of the rise; Lake flies - an observation tank; The lake trout's menu; Insects of the lake; The sedges; Fly buying and fly tying; Lake fly dressings; Sedge dressings; The lake fisherman - impedimenta; Lakecraft; Boats; Bank fishing; The gillie; Sockdologers.
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Book Code
5051
Author | Lane (Joscelyn Theodore Horsburgh). (1880-1954). |
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Book Code | 5051 |
ISBN | B001AVWRT0. |
Book Description | Slight spotting to end-papers but good-plus in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1955 |
Publisher | Seeley, Service and Co. |
Place | London. |