RALF COYKENDALL'S DUCK DECOYS AND HOW TO RIG THEM. COLLECTOR'S EDITION. By Ralf Coykendall. Revised by Ralf Coykendall Jr.

Language: English

Published by Winchester Press. Piscataway, New Jersey. 1983, 1983

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1983). (1955) 1983 revised edition, reprint of the Collector's Edition. 8vo (156 x 236mm). Ppxvi,135. Plans, lay-outs, illustrations by Bob Cary, text and illustrations printed in sepia, pictorial end-papers. Introduction by Gene Hill. Gilt decoy motif to full tan bonded leather, spine titled in gilt, gilt retriever motif and titles to dark brown paper-covered slip-case. Near fine in slightly rubbed slipcase. One of the first practical books on the use of duck decoys. This edition was revised by the author's son, it "offers sage and practical advice on the art of decoying ducks and geese. Its rigging diagrams are simple, easy to follow, and ultimately invaluable to the sportsman - and there are special chapters on how to build blinds, care for decoys, duck and goose calls, and even cooking. No serious waterfowl hunter can afford to be without this timeless and eminently helpful book." Chapters include: Terminology; Basic types of decoys; What is a good decoy?; Decoys for special conditions; Goose and Brant decoys; Good decoys and where to buy them; Activated decoys; anchors, lines, and anchoring; Blinds; Rigging shore blinds; Rigging offshore blinds; Sneak-shooting rigs; Layout boats and rigs; Care, painting, and storage of decoys; Duck and goose calls; General hints on equipment; final results - Coykendall's favourite dishes. .

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Title
RALF COYKENDALL'S DUCK DECOYS AND HOW TO RIG THEM. COLLECTOR'S EDITION. By Ralf Coykendall. Revised by Ralf Coykendall Jr.
Author
Coykendall (Ralf).
Publisher
Winchester Press. Piscataway, New Jersey. 1983
Publication year
1983
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
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0832903442
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9780832903441

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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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