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.

AWAITING NEW STOCK. The first printing sold out in two weeks - The second printing is due in February 2026. 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.