PERCH: HOW TO CATCH THEM. By Kenneth Mansfield. Series editor Kenneth Mansfield.

1954 1st edition. Small format (94 x 165mm). Pp96. B/w illustrations. Blue boards, spine titled in dark blue. 3s 6d net.

This is a concise introduction to perch fishing from the classic 'How To Catch Them' series. Chapters include: Description; Spawning and growth; Where to find perch - rivers, canals, ponds and small lakes, big lakes, reservoirs, gravel pits; Baits; Tackle; Methods; Perch preservation - pollution, over killing. Appendices are: Some notable perch; Allied species; Perch pageant.