Tench are often thought capricious, but Len Arbery shows how, with the right approach, they can be caught by anyone prepared to put in the time and effort. He describes the best tench waters, and where in those waters the biggest tench are to be found. He outlines techniques for catching them.
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1990). (1989) 1990 reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Edges slightly marked, internally clean. Good-plus in poor dust-wrapper. A comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench with many accounts of the author's own experiences. Features other well-known tench anglers: Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Kevin Clifford, and a foreword by Fred J. Taylor. "With the right approach tench, and big ones too, can be caught regularly by anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary time and effort. Suitable big tench waters are described, and where in these waters the tench are likely to be found. Baits are discussed, and recipes given for successful 'boiles' and other 'specials'. The author also explains the important matter of bite detection best suited to various conditions, and there are exciting stories of large catches of big tench and, more importantly, why these successes were achieved." Chapters include:- Location; Tackle; Bait; Techniques and methods; Physiology; Green giants; Good days. . Seller Inventory # 62878
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). (1989) 1990 reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. A comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench with many accounts of the author's own experiences. Features other well-known tench anglers: Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Kevin Clifford, and a foreword by Fred J. Taylor. "With the right approach tench, and big ones too, can be caught regularly by anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary time and effort. Suitable big tench waters are described, and where in these waters the tench are likely to be found. Baits are discussed, and recipes given for successful 'boiles' and other 'specials'. The author also explains the important matter of bite detection best suited to various conditions, and there are exciting stories of large catches of big tench and, more importantly, why these successes were achieved." Chapters include:- Location; Tackle; Bait; Techniques and methods; Physiology; Green giants; Good days. . Seller Inventory # 716
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Tench are often thought capricious, but Len Arbery shows how, with the right approach, they can be caught by anyone prepared to put in the time and effort. He describes the best tench waters, and where in those waters the biggest tench are to be found. He outlines techniques for catching them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001065526
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Hard Back. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine -. 1st Ediiton. FINE H/b as new.1st ed. illus. b/w photo-plates & in line.159pp , No insc. Fisherman L Arbery - born 1939- a precision engineer - for 4 yrs member of exclusive syndicate who fished Carp-fisher's Mecca Redmire Pool+ many fishing clubs & Carp Soc. & National Assoc of Specialist Anglers etc: so All the information you require to catch big tench , Where to find good waters , How to locate the fish , Baits/ tackle / technical / bite detection , Practical clear large b/w photographs & explanatory line drawings , Foreword. Usefull addresses , biblio - No notable defects to book or Dust Jacket, not price clipped. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Seller Inventory # 131300
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, line drawings by Chris Turnbull, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in slightly torn and frayed (possibly clipped) dust-wrapper. A comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench with many accounts of the author's own experiences. Features other well-known tench anglers: Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Kevin Clifford, and a foreword by Fred J. Taylor. "With the right approach tench, and big ones too, can be caught regularly by anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary time and effort. Suitable big tench waters are described, and where in these waters the tench are likely to be found. Baits are discussed, and recipes given for successful 'boiles' and other 'specials'. The author also explains the important matter of bite detection best suited to various conditions, and there are exciting stories of large catches of big tench and, more importantly, why these successes were achieved." Chapters include:- Location; Tackle; Bait; Techniques and methods; Physiology; Green giants; Good days. . Seller Inventory # 24824
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