STRIKE! A HANDBOOK OF ANGLING IN SOUTH AFRICAN COASTAL WATERS. By S. Schoeman. With an introduction by Captain Jack Stodel. Second edition: Revised and enlarged.

(1957) 1962 revised 2nd edition. Large 8vo (160 x 248mm). Ppx,260. B/w photographs, line illustrations by Karin Stromsoe, maps. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt.

"The authoritative and complete guide to angling in S.A. coastal waters - baits, tackle, habits of fish, world and national angling and casting records, big game fishing". This is the revised and enlarged second edition - "Although the basic material has been left largely unaltered, I have endeavoured to eliminate or rectify such mistakes, defects or deficiencies as may have occurred in the first edition, and the subject-matter has been brought completely up to date, revised and amplified wherever necessary. New matter introduced in this edition includes i.a. a useful ready guide to local names, seasons and baits for the various species of fishes, a complete list of all the big game angling contests held in Cape waters; complete lists of Springbok Anglers and world game fish records established by South African anglers; complete up to date lists of International, All-African and South African angling records; world casting records held by South Africans; national casting records, and a whole sub-chapter on the care and maintenance of fishing tackle". Main chapter headings include:- On angling generally: Luck or skill?; On the development and growth of angling as a form of sport in South Africa; On the different species of fish; On big game fishing in South African waters; On lagoon and estuarine fishing; On tackle generally; On hints to anglers; Guide to favourite fishing spots; On angling laws and ethics; On size limits and records.