PASSION FOR PIKE: THE CHALLENGE AND MYSTERY OF FLY-FISHING FOR PIKE. By Ad Swier.

PASSION FOR PIKE: THE CHALLENGE AND MYSTERY OF FLY-FISHING FOR PIKE. By Ad Swier.

THE BEGUILING POND. By Michelle Harby and Tom O'Reilly.

THE BEGUILING POND. By Michelle Harby and Tom O'Reilly.

THE ENCHANTED ANGLER. BOOK ONE: TROUT. NOTES, EXPERIENCES AND CATCHES OF A FISHING ENTHUSIAST. By Antun Mates.

(2005) 2005 1st English edition. Large 4to (230 x 295mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs throughout, bibliography, decorative end-papers. Full green bonded leather, upper board and spine titled in gilt.

Published "on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the first Zagreb Fishing Society 1894-2004, and the 111th anniversary of organised sport fishing in Croatia, 1893-2004". A fascinating account of trout fishing in various parts of Croatia with many good photographs. Essential reading for anyone intending to visit this part of the Adriatic, not to mention those who haven't thought of going there yet. Much on the various species of salmonids to be found in Croatia, especially marbled trout and soft-lipped trout, and a great deal on the rare species of fish and on the natural history of the limestone caves, sink-holes and underground rivers of the region. Although grayling and huchen are mentioned, they are specifically the subject of the second volume in this series, The Enchanted Angler. Book Two: Huchen and Grayling.
£29.95
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Book Code
20515
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Author Mates (Antun).
Book Code 20515
ISBN 9539901979 / 9539901979.
Book Description Fine in dust-wrapper. Only 180 copies of this English language edition were printed. Each one carries a bookplate signed by the author and stating the limitation.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 2005
Publisher Published by the author.
Place Zagreb, Croatia.