This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman or historian of
the sport, containing a wealth of information and anecdote that is still
useful and practical today. Illustrated with 8 full page plates.
Contents Include: Shore Fishing; Boat Fishing; Rods, Rings, Reels, and
Lines; Tackle; Bait; Bass; Coalfish and Pollack; Cod; Conger and Silver
Eels; Flat-fish; Mackerel; Mullet; Whiting and Whiting Pout; Wrasse;
Other Fish; Tunny, Tope, Shark, Halibut, and Skate; Fishing Abroad; and
Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.