SALMON. By Arthur Oglesby.

(1971) 1974 2nd edition. 8vo (141 x 223mm). Ppxiv,248. B/w photographs, illustrations. Pale teal boards, spine titled in gilt.

New revised and enlarged edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. Chapters include: Facts and fancies; Seasons and methods; Fly fishing techniques - No. 1, sunk fly; Fly fishing techniques - No. 2, flies for sunk-line fishing; Sunk-fly fishing tactics - a day with the sunk-fly, a day with the small sunk-fly; Fly fishing techniques - No. 3, the floating or greased line; Fly fishing techniques - No.4, flies for greased line fishing; Greased-line fishing tactics - days with the greased lines; New thoughts on fly fishing; Fly fishing - conclusions; Spinning (general); Early season spinning on big rivers; Mid-season and medium-stream spinning tactics; Small streams and ultra-light spinning; Days with the spinner and a camera; The illusion of life; Worming; Prawning; Shrimp fishing; The height of the water; The lure of Norway; Salmon through the looking glass; A few Haraldsen tours; More tales of Norway; The salmon of Spain; Disease and netting; Further thoughts on commercial netting and the salmon angler; Casting hints and tips; Thoughts on wading, playing, gaffing and tailing; Gillies and boatmen; Tackle tips; Fly tying; American and Canadian methods; Future trends.