Fishing Tackle & Equipment

Murray Sydney 1977  6th Edn.  8vo Illust 344p D/J. The complete how to do it book for Australian and New Zealand anglers. Part one discusses becoming an angler and selecting fishing tackle. The second part is an introduction to rivers, estuarries, bays and tidal lakes and covers tides, boats and fishing methods before moving to the popular fish located in sheltered waters. Part three covers surf fishing tackle , rigs, casting, bait,and where to look for the various species. Part four is fishing from the rocks for groper, drummer, luderick, .  Part five is fishing in the open sea and discusses small craft, species, trolling,and problems. The final part discusses fishing in far away places.   D/J  has slight wear. -Fine     

 Wedneil Publications Newport   n.d., 8vo. Illust. 104pp, soft cover.  A collection of thirty nine articles by well known angling authors on the attractions of trout and trout fishing.  Covers many aspects such as  bait, lure, spinning and fly fishing, rigs, gear, flies fishing techniques and some areas to fish. Some tape marks and previous owners name on fep. - Very Good    

Dymocks Book Arcade Sydney, 1953, oblong 18mo, Illust, 78pp, soft cover,   Vintage handbook detailing The tackle and bait to use, the fishes habits, their distribution, size and colour and recipes and cooking instructions for each fish.  by the one-time director of the Sydney Art Gallery. Illustrated by the author with sketches of each fish. - Very Good.                                                             

Antiquarian Angler Sydney ND(1994 to 2003), 4to, Illust, Soft Cover. A set of eight supplements in support of Dunns book Australian Fishing Reels. Each entry shows a photograph, a description of the reel and a price guide. Number 8 was compiled by Victor Muller.​  Number one is a photocopy. -Fine      

AFCO Sydney, n.d. (C1959)., 8vo, Illust, 98pp, soft cover,  Selection care and repair of reels,  rod care and maintenance, lines, lures, sinkers, hooks, swivels, floats and wearing apparel. -Very Good.

Treasure Press Sydney, 1985, 4to, Illust, 240pp, decor boards, A book designed for the first time buyer of fishing gear whether for themselves or their grandchildren. A good explanation of the role of lines, rods, reels and other essential equipment.  -Fine.

Gregorys Publishing Sydney  2003 ( revised and updated 14^THEdn)  8vo Illust 303p. Soft cover.  Foreword by Steve Starling.  Advertised as everything you need to know about fishing in Australia.  Comprehensive guide to gear, tackle and bait, details of the fish, techniques, maps of fishing hotspots, regional fishing guides, covering beach, estuary, offshore, coastal and rock fishing as well as freshwater fishing.  –Fine 

Merlin Unwin Books   Ludlow, 1992 1^St Edn,.  8vo, Illust, 202pp. D/J. The story of fly fishing from Macedonian to modern times told with wit and erudition.   Tells of the breakthroughs in tackle design from the Macedonian plumes to hairwing streamers of today and the changing times in Britain, Ireland and North America.  Relives the great debates and controversies,and spotlights the sports formative protagonists Robert Venables, Juliana Berners, Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton, Alfred Ronalds, George Kelson, J.C.Mottram, Dr Bell and more. Illustrated with 8 colour plates and 21 black and white drawings. –Very Fine,

Queen Anne Press London, 1981. 4vo, Illust, 192pp, D/J.  With contributions from leading fishing writers on the mystique of the country, its lochs and burns, its mountain and moors and of course all aspects of salmon fishing. A large portion details the rivers and detailed information on the seasons, pools, techniques and how to get a rod. Supported by detailed maps showing the beats, towns and access points. Many superb colour photographs,   -Fine.   

Doubleday New York, 1993, 4to, Illust, 207pp, Soft cover,  Provides a complete coverage of tackle and techniques for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, A lesson on casting with illustrated instructions for all important casts,  A good introduction to the sport of fishing by a world expert. -Fine,