Books

Johnson Books  Boulder, 1994.   8vo, 163pp.  soft cover. An American’s experiences flyfishing in Australia and New Zealand. "Dawson understands that there’s more to a long fishing trip than fish. There are people, places, customs, beers and in this case Kangeroos.”-John Gierach  –Fine                                                                                                                           

Amato Publications Portland. 8vo. Illust. 48pp. Soft Cover. A guide to selecting the right fly to catch trout. With thousands of fly patterns available to them the angler must the select the one that will attract the attention of the fish. - .

Sun Nature Book series Melbourne,  4to, Illust, 43pp, soft cover. Author collaborated with Tom Iredale (Conchologist) & Gilbert Whitley (Ichthyologist). An account of fishes, shells, crustaceans, corals, and other aquatic invertebrates, but also touches on mammals and birds which live by the water. 3 colour plates and many b/w photographs. - Very Good.

Brian Cadle Queensland, 1999. Ltd edn. of 100. 8vo, 32pp, Soft cover,  A collection of prose of recollections and of places, people and events  experienced over a lifetime of fishing.  "In many of the poems there is an element of sadness, which I suppose is inevitable when looking back.  As something of a balance there are several poems at the end which could only be classified as utter nonsense. I cannot be serious for too long”……….Cadle.  -Very Fine.                                                                                          

Cresent Books New York 1991, 4to, Illust, 167pp, D/J.  Devoted to 40 ” jewels” of both freshwater and saltwater fishing locations  among the international flyfishing world.  200 stunning full colour photographs, depicting enormous fish, striking natural scenery and unique environments. Many aspects of flyfishing are discussed for each of the areas including general descriptions of each area, its history,  the species available, something of techniques, times to fish and much more. -Very Fine 

Stackpole Books Mechanicsburg PA. 1996 1st Edn.  4to. oblong, Illust, 210pp.   D/J.  E/P.  The waters south of Florida's  Lower Keys are  a natural wonder of the world.  This is a collection of stories about the area.  The contributors to this collection ,  as well as being acknowledged as some of fishing  literatures best authors,  also know the area. They have fished the area, captured their quarry tarpon, permit, bonefish, or barracuda on the fly, observed the native wildlife,  sharks, tortoises,  and met the people who call this region home.   The magnificent artwork of Peter Corbin and John Rice completes the contemporary view of this magical area.  -Very Fine 

Eyre and Spottiswoode London, 1948, 8vo, Illust, 53pp.   D/J.  A photographic sequence with commentary which enlightens and describes and records a year beside the English pools and rivers. Fifty three photographs by the author. " only the rare combination of expert fisherman and a photographic artist could have produced this book, which is a delightful souvenir for the fisherman and nature lovers everywhere"    Price clipped with some rubbing and small tears to the dustjacket. -Fine

Snake River Books Jackson Wyoming, 1974,1st Edn.  4to. Illust. 258pp. Soft cover.   Forward by Curt Gowdy. A step by step instruction in tying successful fly patterns covering : getting started, some special fly tying methods, dry flies, special hair flies, nymphs, mayflies,  caddis, streamers, wet flies and a pattern directory. "I have written this book to describe of the most useful western fly patterns to both the fly fisherman and fly tyer. Some of the patterns are different, some are standard ones that you have often tied, some are standard ones with a western twist, but there should be something for every fisherman in this book" ........author - Near Fine

Snake River Books   Jackson Wyoming,  1991 2^nd ed.  4to. Illust. 258pp.  Soft cover.  Spiral binding.  An update of the successful 1974 1^st edn.  A step by step instruction in tying successful fly patterns covering: getting started, some special fly tying methods, dry flies, special hair flies, nymphs, streamers, wet flies and a pattern directory. –Mint    

Lyons Press New York. 1991, 8vo. Sketches 84pp. D/J. A collection of colloquial essays about the secret places in his life in a contemporary world of polluted water, no trespassing signs, fished out rivers, investor fishing tackle, stocked waters and global warming. - Mint