STILL WATER FLY FISHING FOR TROUT. By Chris James.

1994 1st edition. 4to (193 x 252mm). Pp384. B/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Dark blue cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt.

"The best of modern fly fishing practice, including some less orthodox methods ...Trout feeding behaviour, ...rise forms ...entomology ...timing of insect hatches ...insect behaviour" and much else besides, "packed with insights into trout behaviour and fly fishing tactics." A very useful introduction to stillwater angling for the beginner and intermediate angler. Chapters include: What is it like to be a trout: senses, behaviour, feeding; Trout angling waters; Diet of trout; Entomology etcetera; Approaches; Flies - what sort? What for?; Equipment; Casting: and how to improve; Little skills; Finding fish: methods based on fish behaviour; The season's sequence; Boat fishing; Some fishing days; Blank saving. Includes appendices on flies and fly patterns.