Books

McMillan & Co. London, 1896 Colonial Library edn, Australian and Indian edition, 12mo, Illust, 307pp. (see Ferguson 5764). Blue cloth, Illust by F Seth. Includes angling methods and descriptions of popular angling species and marsupials, placentals, monotremes, waterfowl, wading birds, perching birds, scratchers, birds of prey, reptilesand invertebrates. - Very Good.

McMillan & Co. London, 1896 Colonial Library edn, 12mo, Illust, 307pp. (see Ferguson 5764). Green cloth with gilt motif and title, Illust by F Seth. Includes angling methods and descriptions of popular angling species and marsupials, placentals, monotremes, waterfowl, wading birds, perching birds, scratchers, birds of prey, reptiles and invertebrates. Jock Grey Plate. - Very Good.

Dell Publishing New York, 1987 Revised and Expanded edn 8vo, Illust, 157pp, Soft cover.  Tactics and strategies of night fishing for trout…notes on correct tackle… proven night flies and their dressing.  "No thing of beauty but this book comes in that special category hors concours” (Gingrich) Illustrated by Eldridge Hardie.  Foreword Charles K Fox. Slight foxing   -Fine.

Stackpole Books   Harrisburg 1979, 1st edn. 8vo. Illust. 192pp.  D/J.  A practical approach to fishing  the nymph by the experienced angler and scientist who wrote the classic book Naturals. Borger provides a wealth of information on this insect  which provides ninety percent of the trouts food.    This is an easy to use guide  with insights into retrieving the nymph, fishing the surface flim and finding trout in still water. Also includes new theories about fishing the underwater fly - new casts, finding lies, detecting the strike, fishing depth, tackle, proper presentation and much more valuable information.    D/J has two small tears and edges slightly rubbed. Slight foxing to edges.  - Fine                                                                                       

Stackpole Books   Harrisburg 1979, 1st edn. 8vo. Illust. 192pp.  D/J.  A practical approach to fishing  the nymph by the experienced angler and scientist who wrote the classic book Naturals. Borger provides a wealth of information on this insect  which provides ninety percent of the trouts food.    This is an easy to use guide  with insights into retrieving the nymph, fishing the surface flim and finding trout in still water. Also includes new theories about fishing the underwater fly - new casts, finding lies, detecting the strike, fishing depth, tackle, proper presentation and much more valuable information.   Price clipped.  D/J repaired and has some rubbing to edges. Slight foxing to edges. - Fine                                                             

Stackpole Books Harrisburg 1980, 8vo. Illust. 223pp.  D/J. Illustrated by Robert H Pils. The fly fisherman’s guide to identifying and imitating aquatic mayflies, terrestrials, caddis, stoneflies, midges, damselflies, and dragonflies, as well as crustaceans, forage fish and terrestrials with a selection of over 50 dressings with notes on presentation and fly fishing techniques.  An anglers book by an experienced angler and scientist based on practical entomology.  - Fine                                             

Stackpole Books Harrisburg, 1979, 1st edn., 8vo., Illust., 192pp,  D/J,  A practical approach to fishing  the nymph by the experienced angler and scientist who wrote the classic book Naturals.  Borger provides a wealth of information on this insect  which  provides ninety percent of the trouts food.    This is an easy to use guide  with insights into retrieving the nymph, fishing the surface flim and finding trout in still water. Also includes new theories about fishing the underwater fly - new casts, finding lies, detecting the strike, fishing depth, tackle, proper presentation and much more valuable information.  P/c Tape marks to fly leaf . sl rub to edges.   - Fine     

The Caxton Press Christchurch, 1996, edn limited to 750 numbered copies, folio, Illust, 160pp,  Red leatherette in red slipcase,  Bragg, a professional fly tyer and amateur entomologist, was to fly fishing as Hillary is to mountain climbing. A beautifully presented history and development of New Zealand fly patterns. Includes 51 colour plates and colour illustrations of over 750 flies and lures. Also has a set of four limited edn prints of flies by Michael Scheele. - Very Fine.

Crown Publishers New York. 1976, 4to. Illust. 184pp. D/J.  Illustrated by Dave Whitlock. A classic book on nymph fishing. Down to earth, practical, and highly perceptive book for all fly fishermen. Natural insect identification, fly tying and patterns and discussions of nymph fishing techniques of Hewitt, Skues and Sawyer. D/J Sl Rub.  - Fine

Fontana Periwinkle Press Auckland 1974. 12mo. Illust. 96pp. Pictorial soft cover.  An introduction to the fascinating world of New Zealand insect life covering most of the winged and wingless species providing natural fish food. 16 pages in colour and over 100 drawings. Previous owners name stamp on title page.- Fine