LITTLE BOOK OF FLY FISHING FOR TROUT. By Richard Duplock and Chris Newton.

2013 1st edition. Small square 8vo (159 x 159mm). Pp96. Colour photographs throughout, colour illustrations of trout by Keith Linsell, brief bibliography. Laminated boards.

A good concise introduction to flyfishing for trout. Well worth a read for anyone just getting into the sport. "Whether you are an out-and-out beginner or have a little experience behind you, [this book] will prove an invaluable guide. ...it takes you through the essentials of casting a fly successfully for trout in the British Isles, from recognition, watercraft, entomology and the fish's world through to tackle choice and tactics. Chalkstream and upland river fishing are covered, along with lake and reservoir fishing, and there is a whole section on the challenging sport of night fishing for sea trout. The brown trout, sea trout and the rainbow trout are introduced and explained, along with their principal foods and the best fly patterns to use for them." Chapters include: The fish; The food of the trout; Tackle and methods; Care and conservation; Mastering the cast; River fishing; Understanding lakes; An introduction to sea trout fishing.