MATCH FISHING. By Dave Burr and Jack Winstanley. A Leisure-Plan Book in Colour.

1970 1st edition. 4to paperback (180 x 250mm). Pp80. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations.

"All the necessary information for success is contained in this book. The angler is told how to familiarise himself with strange waters and pair the correct method with prevailing conditions. Both authors write competently on many contrasting areas and by using the tactics suggested the angler will be prepared to compete on any venue with confidence." A Hamlyn Leisure-Plan book in colour. Chapters include: The matchman's tackle - rods, reels, line; Bait, its use and preparation, hookbaits, groundbait; Tactics for a variety of waters - methods and tackle; A look at the future - the Continental style, the Northerner's approach; Approach to canals, special problems, fine tackle; Clear canals - tackle, methods, bait, bloodworms; The wide canals - methods, 'fishing across', baits; Still-water technique - legering, the sliding float; Approach to rivers - float fishing, legering.