A CAN OF WORMS: THE STORY OF BARBEL AND THE MEN WHO FISHED FOR THEM

A CAN OF WORMS: THE STORY OF BARBEL AND THE MEN WHO FISHED FOR THEM Over the past ten millennia, that magnificent of all fish, the barbel, has gone from being a minor species to one that now populates almost every English river. This is the story of that fish, but it is also the story of the men who have fished for it. It is a tale of pioneers, innovators, privilege & poverty, & angling at its best & worst extremes - not to mention at least two court cases, one murder & a habitual flasher. It includes chapters on barbel tackle; the Victorian heyday on the Thames; the men of the Trent & of the Severn, Wessex & Yorkshire; stories of monsters & controversies; an overview of modern day barbel fishing; recommendations for a barbel library . . . & much more.WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING Jon Berry's story offers drama, scandal & extraordinary insights into barbel fishing history. --- Angler's MailA comprehensive account of the history of barbel fishing. --- Angling TimesAnyone interested in . . . the history & evolution of barbel fishing will find this book an essential part of his or her fishing library. --- Barbel Fisher ISBN: 1-899600-72-8 publish date: 04/30/2010