Published by W&AK Johnston & GW Bacon. Edinburgh & London. 1961, 1961
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1961). 1961 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp96. B/w illustrations and line drawings. Pictorial boards. Usual page browning, foxing to title-page else good-plus in chipped and faded dust-wrapper. "This book has been specially written for the boy who aspires to try his hand at trout fishing. It is intended for the beginner and is designed to put him on the right lines from the outset as well as to encourage him to master the art of pitting his skill with a fly against the cunning of a trout." Chapters include:- Rods and reels; Hooks and flies; Casting; Knots; Wet flies; Study your stream; Weather and insects; Downstream fishing; Striking, playing, netting; Upstream fishing; Loch or lake fishing; Sea trout; Wading; Gently does it. .
Published by W&AK Johnston & GW Bacon. Edinburgh & London. 1961, 1961
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1961). 1961 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp96. B/w illustrations and line drawings. Pictorial boards. Corners a little bumped, slight browning to end-papers else clean copy in badly chipped and slightly faded dust-wrapper. "This book has been specially written for the boy who aspires to try his hand at trout fishing. It is intended for the beginner and is designed to put him on the right lines from the outset as well as to encourage him to master the art of pitting his skill with a fly against the cunning of a trout." Chapters include:- Rods and reels; Hooks and flies; Casting; Knots; Wet flies; Study your stream; Weather and insects; Downstream fishing; Striking, playing, netting; Upstream fishing; Loch or lake fishing; Sea trout; Wading; Gently does it. .