SPINNING FOR AMERICAN GAME FISH.
1947 1st edition. 8vo (139 x 209mm). Ppxx,247. Colour plates lures and flies, b/w photographs and illustrations. Pictorial cloth.
"This is the first book on spinning to be published in the United States... ..The fixed-spool reel, the threadlike line, the infinite variety of light lures, all combine to make casting possible in spots which the fly-fisherman or bait caster cannot reach, to increase the speed and thoroughness of coverag of all spots, and to heighten the fun of playing the fish. Chapters include: let's go spinning; Evolution of spinning; Spinning rods; Modern spinning reels; Spinning lines; Lures; Selection of equipment; Casting; Hints and suggestions; Spinning on rivers; Trout in small streams; Pond fishing; Lake fishing; Salt water spinning; Fly-fishing with spinning tackle.
"This is the first book on spinning to be published in the United States... ..The fixed-spool reel, the threadlike line, the infinite variety of light lures, all combine to make casting possible in spots which the fly-fisherman or bait caster cannot reach, to increase the speed and thoroughness of coverag of all spots, and to heighten the fun of playing the fish. Chapters include: let's go spinning; Evolution of spinning; Spinning rods; Modern spinning reels; Spinning lines; Lures; Selection of equipment; Casting; Hints and suggestions; Spinning on rivers; Trout in small streams; Pond fishing; Lake fishing; Salt water spinning; Fly-fishing with spinning tackle.
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Book Code
8391
| Author | Bates (Joseph D., Jr.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 8391 |
| ISBN | B001AW3S9M. |
| Book Description | Spine slightly faded, inscription to fep else good-plus without dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1947 |
| Publisher | Little, Brown and Co. |
| Place | Boston. |