Books

Kangaroo Press Sydney, 1988, oblomg 4to, Illust., 96pp, E/P, D/J, The charm and mystique of fly fishing. ” Readers will find a different a more mature approach, as if David Scholes  has reached the ultimate, although several times he that the learning of fly fishing in endless”.with Based on the style of Theodore Gordon, Scholes provides glimpses of fishing with old friends, an angling primer, some natural history and a look to the future   Previous owners signature. - Fine         

Kangaroo Press Sydney, 1988, obl. 4to, Illust, 96pp. E/P, D/J. The charm and mystique of fly fishing. ” Readers will find a different a more mature approach, as if David Scholes has reached the ultimate, although several times he says that the learning of fly fishing in endless”.  Based on the style of Theodore Gordon, Scholes provides glimpses of fishing with old friends, an angling primer, some natural history and a look to the future. Signed by David Scholes. - Fine                                                                  

Lyons Press Guilford, 2001, 4to, 162pp, D/J,  Where Angler, Fish and Fly Are Destined To Meet. A collection of essays where four themes come together: the people, the waters, the flies and the fish that pull anglers up the mountains.  It is filled with observations about the sport of fishing, the memorable fish, noteworthy waters and unforgettable people who participate in it. Slight water damage to rep. Removable plastic cover.  -Fine/Fine                                                                                                                  

Michael Joseph London, 1979, 8vo, 176pp, Black cloth bound with gilt lettering.  Illustrated by D.J. Watkins- Pitchford.  Wonderful stories of nature including wildfowling, butterflies and of coarse fishing.  The author tells of the beautiful lake he stocked with trout and carp, and of the broken-down boat which he mended, and then describes with great feeling the quiet evenings he spent among the reed beds and waterlilies angling for giant carp.  Wonderful stories of nature including wildfowling, butterflies and of coarse fishing. - Fine.

Michael Joseph London, 1979 1st edn,. 8vo, 176pp,  D/J. Illustrated by D.J. Watkins- Pitchford.  Wonderful stories of nature including wildfowling, butterflies and of coarse fishing. The author tells of the beautiful lake he stocked with trout and carp, and of the broken-down boat which he mended, and then describes with great feeling the quiet evenings he spent among the reed beds and waterlilies angling for giant carp.  - Fine.

Simon and Schuster  Sydney 1991  4to Illust 278p. D/J. A practical reference, filled with magnificant photographs  and illustrations, that  explains all the major principles of successful fishing.   Chapters on the essentials, the fish, fish finding techniques, bait, rigs, tackle, skills, handling and cooking, hints for the family and 40 page of profiles on sportfish.  Signed by the Author. –Very Fine   

Simon and Schuster  Sydney 1991 4to Illust 278p. D/J. A practical reference, filled with magnificant photographs  and illustrations, that  explains all the major principles of successful fishing.   Chapters on the essentials, the fish, fish finding techniques, bait, rigs, tackle, skills, handling and cooking, hints for the family and 40 page of profiles on sportfish.  –Very Fine 

Self Published Townsville ND, (1960) 12vo. Illust 24pp. Soft cover. Ocean and reef fishing in tropical waters.  " This booklet is dedicated to any Reef Angler who enjoys the thrill of pulling in a big fish. "Articles on club activities, reports and photographs of club identities, big catches and general information on reef fishing. Staples but centre page is detached. Black and white and colour  photographs. Three lines are marked in ink.        -Very Good                   

Cassell London. 1977, 8vo. Illust. 136pp. D/J.  Discusses the choice of tackle, casting, fishing from boats, methods, diet of trout, stocking policies and favourite fly patterns. - Fine

Published by author Lincoln 1979. 1st ltd edn of 500. 8vo. Illust. 95pp. Green cloth with gilt fish motif. In an original glassine wrapper. A check-list of books on angling and the salmon fisheries in Scotland, Northern England, Wales and Ireland. With an introductory survey. One of the small handful of essential reference books for the collector of fishing books. The compiler was universally acknowledged as a leading authority on angling literature. Alan Jarvis bookplate. - Fine