AMERICAN BIG GAME FISHING. Edited by Eugene V. Connett III.

Language: English

Published by The Derrydale Press. Lyon, Mississippi. 1999, 1999

1568331371 / 9781568331379

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 1999). (1935) 1999 new pbk edition. French-fold paperback. 4to (193 x 268mm). Ppxxii,251. Colour plates by Lynn Bogue Hunt, b/w photo plates, illustrations, maps. Fine unread copy. Originally published by The Derrdale Press in 1935, this beautiful book is a tour-de-force from what is now considered to be the golden age of angling for large American game fish. "This book contains numerous colour plates and black and white illustrations, as well as maps, by Lynn Bogue Hunt. The book's combination of practical advice on how to catch a wide variety of game fish and an elegant literary style makes it a delight to read. . The entire geography of American big game fishing from the Gulf of Mexico to the waters off southern California, is explored and its secrets shared." Chapters include: Introduction, by Mrs Oliver C. Grinnell; Sailfish, by Lynn Bogue Hunt; Marlin off Cuba, by Ernest Heminway; Tarpon, by David M. Newell; Bonefish, by Van Campen Heilner; Fishing at Bimini, by S. Kip Farrington, Jr; Swordfish, by Charles L. Lehmann; Tuna, by Francis H. Low; Striped bass, by Otto J. Scheer; Channel bass, by Van Campen Heilner; Catalina Island and Southern California fishing, by George C. Thomas, III; Panama West Coast fishing, by Captain Herman P. Gray; Wahoo, by Thomas G.F. Aitken; Fishing boats and safety at sea, by Francis H. Geer; Big game fish records. .

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Title
AMERICAN BIG GAME FISHING. Edited by Eugene V. Connett III.
Author
Connett (Eugene Virginius, III). (1891-1969), Editor.
Publisher
The Derrydale Press. Lyon, Mississippi. 1999
Publication year
1999
Condition
new
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1568331371
ISBN 13
9781568331379

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PAUL MORGAN IS A LEADING DEALER in scarce, out-of-print & new books on fishing and field sports. Paul has developed this business over more than forty years. His business, Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd., carries the world's largest range of books on fishing and field sports, sporting guns and dogs, deer, big game hunting & falconry. Coch-y-Bonddu Books is also a noted publisher of fine sporting works, as well as being the custodian of the famous Flyfisher's Classic Library imprint. Under Paul's editorial direction, the list of titles available under both his Coch-y- Bonddu Books imprint and the Flyfisher's Classic Library imprint grows by the month. Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd., incorporated in the United Kingdom, Company No. 04636991. Registered address: 15 Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AG. Business and correspondence Address: 13 Heol Pentrerhedyn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8DG.

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