The Salmon Rivers of Ireland, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Augustus Grimble

9780267634651: The Salmon Rivers of Ireland, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026763465X ISBN 13: 9780267634651

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Ireland’s famed salmon rivers and learn how anglers have fished them through history.

This volume opens a detailed look at Ireland’s rivers, from the Erne to Galway’s waters, with practical notes for the dedicated fisher and curious reader alike.

This edition compiles the author’s observations, local lore, and period fishing rules that shaped angling on these rivers. It blends landscape description with glimpses of how opening times, gear, and management affected catches, while offering context on the challenges and triumphs of pursuing salmon across Irish waters.

In-depth sketches of major rivers and their surroundings, including the Erne, the Bann, the Boyne, and more.
Historical and regulatory details that influenced when and how anglers could fish.
Practical notes on gear, technique, packing fish, and seasonal behavior of salmon and other species.
Background on the people and places that have shaped Ireland’s fishing culture.

Ideal for readers of fishing history and travelers who want a window into early 20th‑century Irish angling and scenery.

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