THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FLOAT FISHING. By Alan Haines.

1989 1st edition. 4to (190 x 246mm). Pp207. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

An excellent book on floats and float fishing. "Packed with photographs and detailed drawings, it is truly a complete work on the subject of float fishing. It deals not only with a whole range of floats and how they should be used but also explains the secrets of good shotting patterns, and how to choose the correct rods, reels and tackle to enable you to get the best from each visit to the waterside. Tackle control, groundbaiting and preparing bait correctly are just some of the other subjects dealt with in detail." Also sections on buying floats and how different shapes and materials govern a float's performance and use, pole fishing and pole floats, swim selection and floatmaking. A great book. Chapters include: Tackle; Float design and accessories; Tackle layout, shotting principles and casting; Feed and baiting; Baits; Floats and rigs; Pole fishing; Practical skills and match fishing; Trouble shooting.