Aimed at the intermediate level & will also be valuable to the experienced angler who wants to try his hand at barbel fishing. Provides sound advice on how to catch barbel of a variety of sizes in different kinds of rivers. 191 color photos; 8x10 inches,
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From some of the earliest inhabitants of Wisconsin to the spearers who flock to the annual sturgeon spearing season, people have always been drawn to this ancient fish. While overfishing, dams, & pollution nearly wiped out other sturgeon, Winnebago sturg
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One of the great fishing books of the 20th century. Full of original practical advice from a great observer of nature & fish behaviour. B&W scraperboard illus. by BB, 192 pgs.
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A vast amount of info about the contemporary barbel-fishing scene. Written by experts, it comprehensively covers the modern barbel-fishng scene, discusses the size of the fish now caught & tackle, tactics & baits. Indivdual chapters on each major barbel r
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N. Americas top catfishermen reveal the secrets to being a consistently successful cat angler. Info about the nature of the catfish, catfish water, seasonal movements of cats, & what you need to know about the edge effect & structure, plus the changing n
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All color guide covers the special techniques & tactics you'll need to catch these big fish on both rivers & bays. Hole punched for peg-board display. All color, 5x8 inches, 72 pgs.
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Covers all the details of carp fishing. Includes techniques, baits, and fishing locations along the East coast. B/w photos; 6x9 inches, 110 pgs.
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Begins with the chub itself, showing how to avoid confusing it with other types of fish. After a brief look at the history of chub fishing, he goes on to offer practical advice on tackle and equipment, from rods and reels to umbrellas and shelters. Illust
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Over 30 years experience of tench fishing on every water type is revealed giving the reader valuable info on the habits and characteristics of the tench. Color & B/w photos; 8x10 inches, 192 pgs.
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This all color guide covers the special techniques and tactics you'll need to catch these big fish on both rivers & bays. All color, 5x8 inches, 72 pgs.
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How-to info through color photos & easy-to-understand instructions. Broad appeal to all anglers. 220+ photos & illus; 8x11 inches, 128 pgs.
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Everything the angler needs to know is covered, from an analysis of barbel behavior and habits, to the tackle, baits and proven rigs to use. Illustrations, color and B/w photos; 7x10 inches, 190 pgs.
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An in-depth, where-to, how-to, book featuring life history, activity periods, seasonal locations, bait choice, tackle trends, and more. 216 pgs.
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In-depth coverage of many of the time-tested tehcniques used by experts, such as stillfishing, driftfishing, trolling, jug fishing & limblining. 125 B&W photos & illus; 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.
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Discover the secrets of flyfishing for carp. Learn the habitats and habits of these challenging fish, what flies they'll take, and how to put those flies in the right place at the right time to catch carp consistently. Foreword by Dave Whitlock. Color & B
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In this brand new edition Yates brings his favorite barbel stories together. All the great barbel tales are here, from Sheringham to Chalmers, Ransome to Venables, Richard Walker & many others. These handsome little books are printed on traditional book w
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This book is really about an obsession with barbel. It began on the banks of the Hampshire Avon, in the spring of 1989 & was completed exactly 12 months later. It is chiefly about moving waters & barbel fishing. 7.5x5.5 inches, 144 pgs.
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The most comprehensive book on the roach ever attempted. Some might say that it is a work of obsession. But roach can become an obsession. This book covers virtually every aspect of the roach. This book is written to inform, to pique the curiosity, to ser
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Here is a complete guide to the European or wels catfish, written by an experienced catfish angler & inspiring enthusiast. It covers everything the modern fisherman needs to know in order to understand, catch & even eat what may be one of the biggest fish
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Whieldon is well known for his beautiful paintings. We predict that this exquisite little book, covering in very visual terms everything a new coarse angler needs to know, will be one that is passed from generation to generations. If you know a budding fi
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Yates is Britains best loved, most eccentric gentleman angler & one of anglings best writers. These diaries, covering 4 years of his obsession with carp, & were written very much for himself. However, in many ways they show Chris at his very best - bubb
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Ricketts believes eels should command the respect of the big fish world as much as any other species. Here he tells you everything you need to know about the biology, history, habitat & habits of eels as well as instructions for the best ways to catch the
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The seasons turning during a full year is experienced through the eyes of a lone angler & Barbara, the matriarch of the barbel shoal, who has grown large & wary throughout her two decades of life in the flowing waters of the chalk river. Written by a man
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The story of modern carp fishing is a tale of anticipation, excitement, passion, success, failure & enormously big tackle. For many anglers, chasing big carp is a sign of utter madness. Whether you have had mild dose of carp fever or are suffering from a
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Over the past 10 millennia, that magnificent of all fish, the barbel, has gone from being a minor species to one that now populates almost every English river. It is a tale of pioneers, innovators, privilege & poverty, & angling at its best & worst extrem
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A comprehensive study of how Nile perch can be caught, this guide concentrates on Lake Nasser in Egypt. It covers the early angling techniques that were used & how the lake has developed as a location for a remarkable wilderness fishing experience. Includ
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Written by a highly respected, specialist catfish angler, this guide considers watercraft & where to find catfish in the UK in different weather conditions & seasons; discusses all the available baits & baiting up; meticulously analyzes tackle, rigs, & me
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Catching carp is easy if you fish "easy" waters, but if you take the next step & tackle the more difficult lakes & rivers the situation is substantially different. In such waters carp can test the capabilities of any angler. Carp are cunning, unpredictabl
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Wilson is Britain's top angler & fishing writer, & the presenter of the Go Fishing television series. He brings his usual enthusiasm, energy, & experience to this indispensable guide to two of the most popular freshwater fish, providing all the advice & i
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In the United Kingdom & elsewhere in Europe, carping is the most popular form of coarse fishing & during the last 30 years there have been constant developments in carp rods, baits, lines & all manner of ancillary equipment. Many anglers will welcome the
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