The Complete Angler (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Izaac Walton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266605605 ISBN 13: 9780266605607

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore a timeless guide to angling that blends practical technique with the science of the river.

The Complete Angler offers hands-on advice, from how pike behave through the seasons to which river features improve your chances. This edition presents Walton’s practical essays alongside historical notes and appendices that reveal the craft and the laws surrounding fishing in his day.

The text covers:

• Real-world fishing strategies, including trolling on wide, varied rivers and where pike like to hide.
• Observations on river structure, seasons, weather, and how fish movement changes through the year.
• Practical notes on tackle care, staining gut, and other handyman tips for anglers.
• Appendices with laws, regulations, and recipes that deepen the period feel and utility of the guide.

What you’ll experience:

• Clear, actionable fishing methods you can try on the water.
• Insights into how the river, weather, and time of year affect bite chances.
• Handy, era-appropriate techniques for gear maintenance and line care.
• A glimpse into historical fishing rules and the practical side of the sport.

Ideal for readers of classic outdoor writing and anglers seeking enduring, twist‑of‑the‑season wisdom.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266605605
• ISBN 13: 9780266605607
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480