STILLWATER COARSE FISHING. By Melvyn Russ.

1985 1st edition. 8vo (170 x 241mm). Pp111 + 1pp ads. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Laminated boards.

A good look at fishing on stillwaters for all the major coarse species. Particularly useful for the beginner. "Starting with the basics, the author describes the various groups of tackle required by both the general angler and by the fisherman who wants to concentrate on just one species. After touching on angling and the law, he then goes on to describe the major species... FInally, when the angler is fully briefed, he sets about explaining how to catch each type of fish, in turn." Chapters include:- Stillwater fisheries; Weather conditions; Species; Tackle; Knots; The law; Tench; Carp; Bream; Roach and rudd; Perch; Pike; Handling your catch.