Books

Stackpole Books   Harrisburg 1979, 1st edn. 8vo Illust 192p  D/J.  A practical approach to fishing  the nymph by the experienced angler and scientist who wrote the classic book Naturals. Borger provides a wealth of information on this insect  which provides ninety percent of the trouts food.    This is an easy to use guide  with insights into retrieving the nymph, fishing the surface flim and finding trout in still water. Also includes new theories about fishing the underwater fly - new casts, finding lies, detecting the strike, fishing depth, tackle, proper presentation and much more valuable information.   Price clipped.  D/J repaired and has some rubbing to edges. Slight foxing to edges. - Fine                                                             

Stackpole Books   Harrisburg 1979, 1st edn. 8vo Illust 192p  D/J.  A practical approach to fishing  the nymph by the experienced angler and scientist who wrote the classic book Naturals. Borger provides a wealth of information on this insect  which provides ninety percent of the trouts food.    This is an easy to use guide  with insights into retrieving the nymph, fishing the surface flim and finding trout in still water. Also includes new theories about fishing the underwater fly - new casts, finding lies, detecting the strike, fishing depth, tackle, proper presentation and much more valuable information.    D/J has two small tears and edges slightly rubbed. Slight foxing to edges.  - Fine                                                                                       

Stackpole Books  Harrisburg 1979, 8vo Illust 192p D/J.  A practical approach to fishing  by the experienced angler and scientist the nymph who wrote the classic book Naturals.  Borger provides a wealth of information on this insect  which  provides ninety percent of the trouts food.  This is an easy to use guide  with insights into retrieving the nymph, fishing the surface flim and finding trout in still water. Also includes new theories about fishing the underwater fly - new casts, finding lies, detecting the strike, fishing depth, tackle, proper presentation and much more valuable information.  Small section od D/J missing. Previous owners signature.   -Fine

MBA Publishing  Hobart 1993, forward by David Scholes, 8vo Illust 104p, decorative  boards. A refreshingly different book about fly fishing in the Leven River, Brumby’s Creek, The Great Lake, Little Pine, Bronte Lagoon and many other locations in Tasmanian. Signed by author. – Mint  

The Epworth Press London 1938, 16mo Illust 63p D/J This small book promoted the theory that fish may possess individuality, and character, reveal a capacity to learn and are capable of feeling and displaying emotion and intelligence. D/J has small tears.- Very Good

Child & Henry Sydney 1985 reprint, 4to Illust 169p, decor boards. Tackle, tides, baits, fish, estuary, bluewater, surf, rock, river and lake fishing. - Fine

Ludlow London 1854 rev. edn, 16mo hand col. engraved frontis of flies and numerous engravings, 160p plus adverts. Orig. green cloth with gilt angling motifs on spine and cover. Describes the different kinds of fish, their haunts, places of feeding, observations on the breeding of carp; and the regulating of pools or ponds, the various kinds of baits, and diversity of flies which nature produces: together with ample directions for making artificial flies and other baits Coloured plate with 30 flies. 'Modern fly dressing starts with Bowlker' (Hills) D/J sl rubbed. - Very Good

Winchester Press  New York 1977, 8vo Illust 251p.  D/J. Over 80 b/w photographs. Begins with a discussion of stream fishing and tactics, then proceeds to analyse how to fish the various stream species - from the panfish, to the lordly salmon, from the steelhead to smallmouth bass,catfish, carp and a chapter on trout fishing.The how and why of stream fishing with an interesting summary of the future of this style of fishing.   .  Slight browning to FEP. Price clipped and slightnwaer to edges of D/J.  - Fine