THE COMPLETE FISHERMAN. By Ian Ball.

1995 1st edition thus. Small 8vo paperback (130 x 197mm). Pp288. B/w line illustrations.

This is essentially an omnibus edition of Ian Ball's earlier Elliot Right Way books, Freshwater Fishing Properly Explained, Sea Fishing Properly Explained, Secrets of Fly-Fishing for Trout, and, Begin Fishing The Right Way. Chapters include: Freshwater fishing; Superfish; Food chain; Freshwater fish; Tackle; Baits and breeding; Know knot sense; Secrets of success - think fish; Best groundbait methods; Care for your tackle; Personal safety; Float fishing; Legering; Up the pole; Win matches; Spinning sport; How to hunt BIG fish; How to keep records; Secrets of fly-fishing for trout; The trout's anatomy and senses; The trout's food; Tackle, lines, knots and accessories; Casting; Fly-fishing methods; Locating trout; Traditional artificial flies; Sea fishing; Sure way to catch fish; Get fish-wise - know your fish; Quality tackle for that perfect edge; Best baits for bites; Better safe than dead; Estuary and harbour success secrets; Champion beach casting; Pier into yon distance; Fishing on the rocks; Ace boat fishing; Knots, rigs, and fishing methods; Cook your catch.