TROUT FISHING IN TASMANIA. By Greg French.

1987 1st edition. Large 4to paperback (210 x 298mm). Ppx,242. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, maps.

An expansion of the author's previous work, Tasmanian Trouting: Where and How. The extensive list of trout waters has been greatly revised with considerably more detail such as species present in each fishery, average size and 'catchability', popular methods, the best conditions, visitor facilities and services. For the visiting angler general information on the geography and atmosphere of the area has been included. An invaluable guide for the trout angler in Tasmania. The foreword is by Dr Robert Sloane. Chapters include: About Tasmania; Tasmanian freshwater fishes; Tasmania's trout fisheries [this chapter is over 150 pages of detailed information plus 10 pages of maps]; The spinning rod; Fly fishing; Boating; Backpacking; First aid; Fishery conservation; Angling services; An album of trophy trout.