Saltwater

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     

Reader’s Digest Sydney, 1987, 4to, Illust., 208pp, D/J, For centuries sharks have been merely objects of terror. Although sharks are terrifying creatures this book outlines the role they play in the complex web of underwater life. This book is divided into three sections  The World of the Shark, Men and Sharks, and Facts About Sharks and Shark Attack. With  contributions by scientists and experienced anglers including Julian Pepperell, Perry Gilbert, Peter Goadby, Susan Turner, C. Scott Johnson, Noel Kemp, Nick Otway, Robert Pullan, Olaf Ruhen and Ron and Valerie Taylor. Many colour photographs, diagrams and maps.  Art by Alistair Barnard. - Fine                      - Fine                   

Octopus Books London, 1976, Folio, Illust, 126pp, D/J, 160 colour photographs and a descriptive story of the creatures of the deep including sharks, rays, giant fish, octopus, clams, giant squid, whales and the near human intelligence of the dolphins.  –Fine.       .

Reed Wellington, 1974,  8vo, Illust, 110pp,  Card cover, An introduction to the art and sport of fishing explaining the fundamentals of techniques, the gear, the quarry and the joy of fishing.  -Very Good.                                                   

Earth and Great Weather Publishing Co. Butte Montana, 1993, 1St Edn.   Folio, Illust, 156p, D/J, Introduction by Lefty Kreh.  Illustrations by Craig Rogers. A celebration with over 200 wonderful colour photographs of game fishing on a fly taken over the past fifty years. Includes  a history of salt-water fly-fishing by Stu Apte.  Sections on East & West coasts of North America, Florida Keys, Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central America and the rest of the world. Slight rub to D/J .  Near New.    

Motor Manual Publications Melbourne, 1962, 8vo, Illust, 114pp, soft cover, A comprehensive guide to the fish, distribution, common and scientific names, regulations, baits and knots. Articles on fishing and hunting and a state by state roundup of current activities. Feature articles by Reg Lyne,  Keith Winser and others. Reuses the cover of issue no. 11. - Very Good.       

ABC Books Sydney, 2008 reprint, 8vo, Illust, 285pp,. Soft Cover,   Introducing over 380 top fishing hot spots from Broome to Launceston to North Queensland as chosen by over 40 of the local fishing experts who are regularly heard on their local ABC radio. There is discussion on species, limitations, local rules, safety advice, regulations, rigs, baits, tackle and tips to successful fishing. -Fine.

AFCO Sydney n.d.[c.1966], oblong 8vo Illust 63p soft cover. Illustrated with drawings of fish and rigs. Discusses fishing from the beach, rocks, estuary, surf, bait, equipment- Good

Isaac Pitman & Sons. London, 1905, 8vo, Illust, 277pp, Blue cloth with gilt fish motif and title, General discussion of the authors global experiences with people, places and sea fishing adventures. Includes two chapters on fishing for snapper, shark, leatherjacket, trumpeter, perch, flathead, jewfish, blackfish, whiting, mullet, grouper and perch whilst estuary and rock fishing in Australia. ex lib, - Very Good,

Witherby & Co. London, 1909 1st Edn, 8vo, Illust., 251pp. Blue cloth cover, Information on fishing and travelling in California, western Canada and the West Indies. Fishing in British Columbia and Yosemite for trout, salmon and salt water fish also black bass in Quebec.".  Sl rubbing on edges- Very Good.