MCCLANE'S STANDARD FISHING ENCYCLOPEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL ANGLING GUIDE. Edited by A.J. McClane.

(1965) later reprint. 4to (192 x 261mm). Ppxiv,1508. Colour and b/w photograph plates, colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations by Richard E. Younger, maps, 58 page bibliography, decorative end-papers. Pictorial boards.

This book is a comprehensive encyclopaedia with long and readable articles on all manner of angling related topics. Individual species, tackle and techniques, countries, seas and regions, and fish recipes are treated, as are flies and fly tying. Includes an abundance of photographs and illustrations. A huge and cosmopolitan work which should be of use to anyone, anywhere. Each article is marked with the initials of the author, and the authors are listed at the beginning of the book. About 150 authors and technical experts contributed articles to this book.