Fishing

WINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRE SIMON AWARDS If we can save the salmon, we can save the world Over the centuries, salmon have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible catch. But there is so much more to this...

A unique collection of fishing stories from the past 200 years that prove that when it comes to fishing, things can and often do go hilariously wrong. From stories of record breakers that got away to boats that sank, rods that broke and pike and salmon...

As a child in the 1960s, Luke Jennings was fascinated by the rivers and lakes around his Sussex home. Beneath their surfaces, it seemed to him, waited alien and mysterious worlds. With library books as his guide, he applied himself to the task of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910723913Author Allan SeftonFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 601g

Chris Yates, one of Britain's most insightful and lyrical writers, raises his gaze from his beloved rivers and ponds and takes us on a mesmerizing tour of the British countryside. "Last November, the sudden appearance of a hundred wintering...

Secret Lochs and Special Places takes the angler on a journey through some of Scotland's most wonderful areas to discover little-known lochs and others that are outstanding simply because of their beauty. This book is not about huge trout, although they...

Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition, provides you with a thorough introduction to all types of fishing - sea fishing, game fishing, and coarse fishing. This authoritative covers everything you need to know about this fantastic sport, including instruction...

Angling is one of the most popular sports around the world, giving thousands of hours of pleasure to fishermen and women of all ages and levels. Here is extensive expert advice on the best fishing techniques and locations, and how to select rods, reels,...

'Though most of my life seems to have been spent on the banks of lakes and rivers, I have always been drawn to the sea . . .'Through twenty-two casts, Britain's best-known freshwater fisherman quits land in favour of the sea. There, he discovers the many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781873674284Author Chris YatesFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 490g

Discover the astonishing truth about our aquatic cousins: how they think and what they know, their experiences and unique behaviours, and the many things we have in common.There are 33,000 species of fish on our planet, and that number is constantly...

Updated for paperback with a brand new chapter on Parrot Cay Island. Legendary Iron Maiden guitarist takes you to the final frontier of fishing. Welcome to the world of Adrian Smith, playing onstage to millions of fans - while behind the scenes he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910723920Author Dominic GarnettFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 931g

Shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize and the Dublin Literary Award"An absolute masterpiece. Packed with understated emotion, stunning from beginning to end" Courttia Newland, author of A River Called Time"A masterful and moving work of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorSir Max Hastings, author of numerous books including Armageddon, Going to the Wars, and Das Reich, was editor of the Daily Telegraph for almost a decade, then for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780395500767Author Richard BrautiganFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Houghton Mifflin (Trade)Publisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 474g

A tale of obsession and very big fish from Jeremy Wade, the presenter of ITV's RIVER MONSTERS.Over ten feet long, it weighs in at nearly a quarter of a ton. Covering its back are armoured plates made of bone. Five hundred stiletto-sharp teeth line its...

Sea fishing requires a high degree of knowledge and skill and this book ensures that you can turn occasional 'luck' into consistent success.This book will allow you to:Understand tides.Know which natural foods different fish prefer.Identify the types of...

Field & Stream Magazine called this essential book: 'The longtime bible of knots and knot tying.' It has now sold 150,000 copies. A second edition included new lines and leaders, new knots, and new nomenclature. Now, in this latest edition, we have...

This is the first book on the subject published on this side of the Atlantic, with our different fish species, techniques and approach. The book is aimed at the angler who has taken up or is curious about kayak fishing. Experienced kayakers will also...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620921326Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 560Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 1236gDimensions(mm)...

In Casting Iconic Waters, writer, naturalist, and educator Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a physical and philosophical journey to some of the most legendary rivers and wild landscapes in America. Imbued with fly-fishing throughout, this journey will...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906122638Author John SymondsFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 500g

In Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life Jeremy Paxman creates the perfect literary catch for fellow angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology. 'A superb compilation because it roams from carp to cod, trout to tarpon and does not regurgitate...

In Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life Jeremy Paxman creates the perfect literary catch for fellow angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology. 'A superb compilation because it roams from carp to cod, trout to tarpon and does not regurgitate...

Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history. Fishing's Strangest Tales gathers together choice stories and bizarre fishing tales from all over the world. Consider the Oxford scientist...

In 1981, when he was thirty-three and had just caught what was then the largest British carp, Chris Yates wondered if he could now dream of capturing Redmire's Pool's real monster: the King.But far from the King itself, it was the idea of such a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375751486Author Izaak WaltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Modern Library IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 373gDimensions(mm) 204mm...

Lady luck smiles upon anglers who use the right flies, fish them in the right places at the right times, and make them behave like the natural insects they are meant to represent. But with such a vast range of fly patterns and sizes available, how do you...

Perhaps no other area in fly fishing has experienced as much sensation, and growth, as "Euro Nymphing." This term, which is actually not the most accurate but has been the one that has stuck, describes a broad category of nymphing (fishing flies under...

This is the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of the staple foods of Europe, powered an economic boom and inspired artists, writers and musicians. It ranges from the wild waters of the North Atlantic, the ice-filled fjords...

Running's Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today's high-tech, apped-up approach. Within these pages you'll find the bizarre story of the...

In Casting Forward, naturalist, educator, and writer Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a year-long journey fly-fishing all of the major rivers of the Texas Hill Country. This is a story of the resilience of nature and the best of human nature. It is the...

Thomas McGuane's obsession with fish has taken him from the river in his backyard to the holiest waters of the fly-fisher's world. As he travels the fish take him to many and various subjects ripe for random speculation: rods and reels, the...

Taking up salmon fly fishing is surprisingly difficult if you have not got lots of help and encouragement even if you fish for other species. There are many barriers......wilderness locations, cost, jargon and all the technical problems involving tackle...

Float fishing with a waggler has fascinated Jim Baxter for over 40 years and is the central theme of this book. Jim and his contributors from the world of match angling explain how to get the best out of the method on river or lake.Book InformationISBN...

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers."In the world of fishing there are magic phrases that are guaranteed to summon the demon. Among them are: 'remote...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804852791Author G. AllenFormat PaperbackPage Count 316Imprint Periplus EditionsPublisher Periplus Editions

A fascinating journey into the extraordinary world of the king of fish: the salmon. This beautiful book explores the natural history of this most mysterious of fishes. Michael Wigan explores the life cycle of the salmon, weaving his own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781517060855Author Paul DuffieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpace