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Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1976). (1971) 1976 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp248. B/w photographs, illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, good-plus in used / slightly spine faded / slightly torn dust-wrapper. New revised illustrated edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. "With the exception of a few literal errors and an erroneous transposition, I have decided not to alter one comma of the text of the first edition; but, where I have thought it worthy of mention or new developments have occured, I have added short appendices at the end of certain chapters. Also the work has been enlarged by the inclusion of four extra chapters." (From the author's introduction to the second edition). . Seller Inventory # 4004
Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1976). (1971) later 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp248. B/w photographs, illustrations. Grey cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but good. Lacks dust-wrapper. A new revised illustrated edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. "With the exception of a few literal errors and an erroneous transposition, I have decided not to alter one comma of the text of the first edition; but, where I have thought it worthy of mention or new developments have occured, I have added short appendices at the end of certain chapters. Also the work has been enlarged by the inclusion of four extra chapters." (From the author's introduction to the second edition). . Seller Inventory # 37006
Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1974). (1971) 1974 2nd edition, 1976 printing. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp248. Colour & b/w photographs, illustrations. Pale teal boards, spine titled in gilt. Spotting to edges, slight browning to end-papers. Good-plus in dust-wrapper with tear to top. New revised illustrated edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. Chapters include: Facts and fancies; Seasons and methods; Fly fishing techniques - sunk fly, flies for sunk line fishing; Sunk line fishing tactics - a day with the sunk fly, a day with the small sunk fly; Fly fishing techniques, the floating or greased line; Fly fishing Techniques, flies for greased line fishing; Greased line fishing tactics, days with the greased lines; New thoughts on fly fishing; Fly fishing - conclusions; Spinning, in general; Early season spinning on big rivers; Mid-season and medium-stream spinning tactics; Small streams and ultra-light spinning; Days with the spinner and a camera; The illustion of life; Worming; Prawning; Shrimp fishing; the height of the water; The lure of Norway; Salmon through the looking glass; a few Haraldsen tours; More tales of NOrway; The salmon of Spain; Disease and netting; Further thoughts on commercial netting and the salmon angler; Casting hints and tips; Thoughts on wading, playing, gaffing and tailing; Gillies and boatmen; Tackle tips; Fly tying; American and Canadian methods; Future trends. . Seller Inventory # 54799
Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1974). (1971) 1970's/'80s 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp248. B/w photographs, illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, inscription / browning / smells slightly musty. Good reading copy in used dust-wrapper. New revised illustrated edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. . Seller Inventory # 24721
Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1980). (1971) 1980's 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp248. B/w photographs, illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults but good-plus in spine-faded dust-wrapper. New revised illustrated edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. "With the exception of a few literal errors and an erroneous transposition, I have decided not to alter one comma of the text of the first edition; but, where I have thought it worthy of mention or new developments have occured, I have added short appendices at the end of certain chapters. Also the work has been enlarged by the inclusion of four extra chapters." (From the author's introduction to the second edition). . Seller Inventory # 14468
Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1974). (1971) 1974 2nd edition. 8vo (141 x 223mm). Ppxiv,248. B/w photographs, illustrations. Pale teal boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use & spotting. Good-plus in faded dust-wrapper. Relevant magazine articles loosely laid in. New revised and enlarged edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. Chapters include: Facts and fancies; Seasons and methods; Fly fishing techniques - No. 1, sunk fly; Fly fishing techniques - No. 2, flies for sunk-line fishing; Sunk-fly fishing tactics - a day with the sunk-fly, a day with the small sunk-fly; Fly fishing techniques - No. 3, the floating or greased line; Fly fishing techniques - No.4, flies for greased line fishing; Greased-line fishing tactics - days with the greased lines; New thoughts on fly fishing; Fly fishing - conclusions; Spinning (general); Early season spinning on big rivers; Mid-season and medium-stream spinning tactics; Small streams and ultra-light spinning; Days with the spinner and a camera; The illusion of life; Worming; Prawning; Shrimp fishing; The height of the water; The lure of Norway; Salmon through the looking glass; A few Haraldsen tours; More tales of Norway; The salmon of Spain; Disease and netting; Further thoughts on commercial netting and the salmon angler; Casting hints and tips; Thoughts on wading, playing, gaffing and tailing; Gillies and boatmen; Tackle tips; Fly tying; American and Canadian methods; Future trends. . Seller Inventory # 12416
Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1976). (1971) 1976 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp248. B/w photographs, illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly faded and used dust-wrapper. New revised illustrated edition. One of the most comprehensive works on flyfishing and spinning for salmon. "With the exception of a few literal errors and an erroneous transposition, I have decided not to alter one comma of the text of the first edition; but, where I have thought it worthy of mention or new developments have occured, I have added short appendices at the end of certain chapters. Also the work has been enlarged by the inclusion of four extra chapters." (From the author's introduction to the second edition). . Seller Inventory # 51850