Rod in India : Being Hints How to Obtain Sport With Remarks on the Natural History of Fish

Language: English

Published by Natraj Pub, Dehradun, 2007

8181580907 / 9788181580900

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Contents 1. Introductory. 2. The Mahseer. 3. The natural history of the Mahseer. 4. Circumventing the Mahseer. 5. Spinning for Mahseer. 6. How when and where to fish for Mahseer. 7. Fly fishing for Mahseer. 8. Gram fishing for Mahseer. 9. Live bait fishing for Mahseer. 10. Paste baiting for Mahseer and others. 11. The Carnatic carp. 12. Smaller fly takers. 13. Bottom fishing for Labeo. 14. Freshwater sharks. 15. The Seetul Batchwa and others. 16. The Murral. 17. Eels. 18. Fishing in estuaries. 19. Fishing on Hill Sanatoria. 20. Rod and tackle. 21. Fishing gear and other small beer. 22. The tame otter. 23. Spawning. 24. Stocking ponds. 25. Miscellaneous. 26. Fishing localities. The book gives straightforward advice on tackle bait knots and the preparations which lead to efficient angling and a better catch. The book is aimed at naturalists and sportsmen alike and presents in simple language the natural history of fishes found in India. The author has attempted to impart a love of Natural History to fishermen and to gain amongst them more friends and coadjutors for Pisciculture in India. The book is considered to be a bible on Indian fishes and fishing in India. The author has given a detailed knowledge of most of the important fresh water and Estuarine Species of fish found on the Indian sub continent as well as an informative chapter on Tank Angling. The text is accompanied with ninety six illustrations to help you recognize easily what you have caught besides a chapter on fishing localities that one can go to experiences anyone can have and knowledge that can be put to good use. This book will fill the vacuum of the current dearth of good books on sport fishing. 436 pp.…

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Title
Rod in India : Being Hints How to Obtain Sport With Remarks on the Natural History of Fish
Author
Henry Sullivan Thomas
Publisher
Natraj Pub, Dehradun
Publication year
2007
Condition
As New
Binding
Hardbound
Language
English
ISBN 10
8181580907
ISBN 13
9788181580900
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Reprint

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