This a fully revised and updated edition of the classic guide to the sport of hook and line contains sections on coarse fishing, game fishing, and sea fishing, which include advice about basic equipment and also gives invaluable information about every type of fish likely to be found in British waters—and advice on how to catch them. In his thorough revision of the text, Colin Willcock has been faithful to the spirit of the original contributors—experts such as Clive Gammon and F. W. Holiday—while updating the reader with all the latest developments in the sport. His lively and informative text is illustrated throughout with practical line drawings, providing hours of pleasure and instruction for any angler or would-be angler.
Colin Willock is the founding editor of Angling Times. He is also the author of 36 books, including The ABC of Shooting and The Angler's Encyclopedia.