Books

Grange Books  London 1993 reprint.  4to Illust 284p. D/J  Included chapters on history, the fish, spinning, bait fishing, coastal and sea angling, fly fishing and tying making your own tackle and after the catch  Compiled by a team of internationally  known  and devoted sportfishermen. This is a handy reference book for learning more about regional fish, and at the same time, it provides an introduction in to fishing habits. .- Fine.                   

George Robertson and Co Melbourne c.1910  12mo Illust 147p plus index and adverts. Soft cover. Mainly fishing in Victoria but also discusses Tasmania, New South Wales and New Zealand. Brief introduction to the species, tackle, knots . 25mm tear in spine o/w A very tight copy of this very scarce publication. -Very Good      

Andre Deutsch London 1983 8vo Illust 316p. Soft Cover. From the Modern Fishing Classics. First published in 1910 this is a distillation of wisdom, experience, and lore covering every aspect of salmon fishing. Charmingly written in the form of letters to his sons with all the love and enthusiasm of the true angler. - Very Good.

Cassell London 1977, 8vo Illust 136p D/J. Discusses the choice of tackle, casting, fishing from boats, methods, diet of trout, stocking policies and favourite fly patterns. - Fine

A & C Black London 1996 8vo Illust 224p D/J.; A collection of articles on trout behaviour, fly fishing technique, refraction and fish vision, angling issues and personalities, observation and humour and stirring tales from abroad from the angling correspondent of The Times. - Mint

Ernest Benn    London 1980, 4to Illust 191p D/J. One of the most important modern books on flyfishing. Based on research undertaken in the UK,  Ireland and US this is pioneering stuff on rise-forms, presentation, and on the way natural and artificial flies appear to the trout. The development of techniques and imitation from the research makes this book a classic.  Many photographs and line drawings.   - Fine   

A & C Black London 1984 4th impression, 4to Illust 191p D/J. One of the most important modern books on flyfishing. Based on research undertaken in the UK, Ireland and US this is pioneering stuff on rise-forms, presentation, and on the way natural and artificial flies appear to the trout. The development of techniques and imitation from the research makes this book a classic. Many photographs and line drawings D/J has plastic protector. - Fine

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne  2014 revised and expanded edn.  4to, Illust 400pp. Soft Cover. A comprehensive collection of hints of knots, rigs, tackle, lures and lure fishing, fish identification,  freshwater boat and landbased  fishing, saltwater fishing and boat and shore, fly fishing and state by state top fishing locations by over 25  contributors to Australias leading fishing magazines. -Fine