Books

2nd edn n.d[1966]. Melbourne?. 8vo Illust 52p, soft cover. Discusses a wide variety of subjects on fresh and saltwater fishing in boat, surf, rock, estuary and river venues. Also covers rigs, sinkers, knots and fishing regulations. - Very Good

n.d. Melbourne?. 8vo Illust 52p, soft cover. Discusses a wide variety of subjects on fresh and saltwater fishing in boat, surf, rock, estuary and river venues. Also covers rigs, sinkers, knots and fishing regulations. -Good

Grange Books London. 1993(3rd Edn?) reprint 4to. Illust. 248pp. D/J.  Chapters on the history of sportfishing, the environment, ecology and biology of fish,  spinning,  bait fishing,  coastal and sea angling, fly fishing , fly tying,  making your own tackle and the killing, smoking, preserving and cooking of the catch,  Compiled by a team of internationally  known  and devoted sportfishermen. This is a handy reference book for learning more about  sport fishing techniques, and at the same time  provides an introduction into fishing habits.  -Fine

Queen Anne Press   London. 1990 1st edition,  4to. Illust. 237pp. D/J.  A comprehensive coverage of the evolution of fly fishing, the fish and insects, equipment and casting, flyfishing in streams and still-water, salmon and sea trout, saltwater fly-fishing and dream waters.  Articles by Steen Ulnitz, Bengt Oste, Arthue Oglesby and Lefty Kreh.    Many colour photographs, sketches and diagrams by Gunnar Johnson and Tommy Gustavsson. –Fine

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne  2001, 1st edn.  4to, Illust 240p. D/J A comprehensive collection of hints for freshwater and saltwater fishing, fly fishing and more by the editors of some of the leading fishing magazines. This book provides vital information on the selection of the appropriate tackle, gear, rigs and baits for each method of fishing,  Popular fish species are identified along with suggested rigs, and tactics.  Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and pictures complemented with over 300 colour and black and white photographs.    -Fine  

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne  2014 revised and expanded edn.  4to, Illust 400pp. Soft Cover. A comprehensive collection of hints for freshwater and saltwater fishing, fly fishing and more by the editors of some of the leading fishing magazines. This book provides vital information on the selection of the appropriate tackle, gear, rigs and baits for each method of fishing,  Popular fish species are identified along with suggested rigs, and tactics.  Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and pictures complemented with over 300 colour and black and white photographs.    -Fine                                                                              $45

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne,  2001, 1st edn.  4to, Illust 240p. Soft Cover. A comprehensive collection of hints for freshwater and saltwater fishing, fly fishing and more by the editors of some of the leading fishing magazines. This book provides vital information on the selection of the appropriate tackle, gear, rigs and baits for each method of fishing,  Popular fish species are identified along with suggested rigs, and tactics.  Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and pictures complemented with over 300 colour and black and white photographs.    -Fine                                                                              

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne 2009  edn 4to Illust 280p.  Pictorial Soft Cover. Detailed information on choosing the right tackle, the fish species, the best techniques and where to fish around Australia in fresh and salt water. Also contains a  lure guide from Frank Prokops testing  of over a thousand lures from Australia and around the world. From three experienced anglers and angling authors. -Fine 

Skyhorse Publishing New York. 2008, 4to. Illust. 348pp.  D/J. A discussion of building rods for ultralight fly to surf and offshore trolling. Following detailed instructions and illustrations, rod builders can design, build, and embellish rods. ' Informative, well written.....It should be in every rod builders library'...... Fly Fisherman. -Very Fine

Winchester Press  New York. 1978, 4to. Illust. 354pp. D/J. A discussion of building rods for ultralight fly to surf and offshore trolling.  Following detailed instructions and illustrations, rod builders can design, build, and embellish rods. " Informative, well written.....It should be in every rod builders library”........   Fly Fisherman   - Fine