THE CONNEMARA SEA-TROUT FISHERIES. By Paddy Gargan. Second printing.

(2025) 2026 2nd printing. 4to (190 x 253mm). Pp368. Colour photographs, diagrams and maps throughout. Dark green boards, spine titled in gilt. First printing limited to 500 copies only. .

A comprehensive and entertaining history of the Connemara sea-trout fisheries, beautifully illustrated with atmospheric photographs, detailed maps and diagrams. In Part One there are instructive introductions to the fisheries where sea-trout can be found to this day and in-depth histories of the loughs, rivers and characters that make up those renowned fisheries. Part Two of the book describes recommended flies for sea-trout in the Connemara fisheries, and insights into which flies fish best on individual waters and in various weather conditions; an introduction to the biology of sea-trout, and the impact of sea-lice from commercial fish farming; and a list of the largest sea-trout caught in Connemara.