THE GUINNESS GUIDE TO COARSE FISHING. By Michael Prichard and Michael Shepley.

1982 1st edition. Large 4to (210 x 295mm). Pp240. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations throughout, green end-papers. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"Freshwater fish species, the angler's tackle and methods, and the many water conditions are presented. The travelling angler and the holiday fisherman are taken to those countries where there are numerous fish of quality." A well-produced and well-illustrated guide to coarse angling with good extensive sections on fishing in Ireland and Europe. Chapters include: Man and the angler; The freshwater environment; The fish species; The coarse fisherman's tackle; Float fishing on rivers; Legering in running water; Spinning on rivers; The coarse fishing baits; Floatfishing on stillwaters; Legering on stillwaters; Big fish; Predators on stillwaters; Fishing from boats; Matchmen's attitudes; The knots for nylon; Coarse fishing with a fly rod; Fishing afar; The future; Keeping warm and dry; Fishing records of the British Isles.