SALMON COUNTRY. By Jack Byrne.

(1980) 1989 revised edition. 8vo paperback (137 x 213mm). Ppx,158. B/w photographs, illustrations, end-paper chart, bibliography.

Flyfishing and spinning for quinnat or chinook salmon in New Zealand's South Island". Part I is for the reader whose prime objective is to catch a limit bag of big salmon. It covers weather and water conditions; the main salmon rivers and where to go; how to identify the most promising features of a typical reach of water; the techniques of spinning and fly fishing; selecting the deadliest gear; striking, playing, and landing the great fish; gutting and cooking it; and hints on clothing and safety. Part II fills in the background: the salmon species and the quinnat life-cycle; introduction of salmon into New Zealand; research and management problems; threats to the fishing and some brighter prospects; notes on water safety. ...The author's long years of successful salmon fishing and his verve and humour make it a delight to read". The ISBN printed inside the book, 186950105, is incorrect. The correct ISBN is 1869500105.