THE CARP STRIKES BACK. By Rod Hutchinson. Little Egret Press paperback reprint.

(1983) Little Egret Press paperback issue. 8vo paperback (147 x 211mm). Ppx,331. B/w photographs, b/w vignettes by Tom O'Reilly.

This is the second Little Egret Press edition of what is widely considered to be one of the best ever carp angling books. It has new illustrations by Tom O'Reilly but omits the photographs and drawings that were in the earlier editions. The author "is a pioneer of carp fishing, with no regard for stereotyped methods or conventional thinking. In this book Rod unselfishly shares his knowledge, illustrating his technical advice with tales of his own experiences." Chapters include: Setting plans; Close Season fishing; Big R and Little H guesting; Flaming June; Memories of Dead Horse; July session in the Pads; Late July session; Ground baiting patterns and techniques; Doing a Fred; Efficient terminal rigs; Early August (Waveney); Paste baits - introduction; The Seventies and on; Flavours, tastes and enhancers; In search of a monster; Late August break. Particle Baiting Section: The Baiting Pyramid; The Kent angle; More particles; Correspondence with the master; September session; More guessing; October session; Alternative theories or lunacy; Back from holiday; Reunion; Seeing the year out; Enter the monsters.