Len Arbery (47 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st edition. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

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. .…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations by Paul Groombridge, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults else good-plus in like dust-wrapper. "In this book, Len Arbery has put together thirty years' knowledge of tench fishing on every conceivable water type - canals, rivers and reservoirs as well as gravel pits and estate lakes - to provide a comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench. He looks at the habits and characteristics of the tench, then goes on to describe how to find the most promising places to fish, and offers sound advice on the most effective tackle and baits to use. Tried and trusted techniques for fishing all types of water and conditions are then discussed, before rounding off with intriguing accounts of some of the most memorable tench catches to date." Chapters include: Memorable big tench; Physiology of the tench; Location; Tackle; Bait and prebaiting; Techniques and methods; Estate lake fishing by Bill Quinlan; The quality dozen; The care of big fish; Tench for the memory. The final chapter, recalling memorable tench captures, has written contributions from Bob Buteux, Tony Arbery, Pete Jackson and Bill Quinlan as well as the author himself. It also tells the story of the capture of Gordon Beavan's British record tench. A good read as well as a useful instructional book. The foreword is by Peter Drennan. .…

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations by Paul Groombridge, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in wrinkled dust-wrapper. "In this book, Len Arbery has put together thirty years' knowledge of tench fishing on every conceivable water type - canals, rivers and reservoirs as well as gravel pits and estate lakes - to provide a comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench. He looks at the habits and characteristics of the tench, then goes on to describe how to find the most promising places to fish, and offers sound advice on the most effective tackle and baits to use. Tried and trusted techniques for fishing all types of water and conditions are then discussed, before rounding off with intriguing accounts of some of the most memorable tench catches to date." Chapters include: Memorable big tench; Physiology of the tench; Location; Tackle; Bait and prebaiting; Techniques and methods; Estate lake fishing by Bill Quinlan; The quality dozen; The care of big fish; Tench for the memory. The final chapter, recalling memorable tench captures, has written contributions from Bob Buteux, Tony Arbery, Pete Jackson and Bill Quinlan as well as the author himself. It also tells the story of the capture of Gordon Beavan's British record tench. A good read as well as a useful instructional book. The foreword is by Peter Drennan. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 19.95.…

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. . …

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

2nd Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description : 159 pages: ill ; 22cm. Notes: Bibliography: p153-154. - Includes index. Summary: 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. Subjects: Tench fishing Handbooks, manuals, etc. Angling. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Dust wrapper with small mark to front, plus a little light creasing and tiny tear along top back edge. Book itself is in good condition. Quick flick through pages could not see any issues. All pages appear clean and unmarked, binding tight. Unclipped dust wrapper has now been fitted with removable archive acetate film. ** 215g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Green boards with gilt titles to the spine. Clean pages. Firm binding. Jacket is not clipped. 1st Print. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Foxing to the pages.…

2nd Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description : 159 pages: ill ; 22cm. Notes: Bibliography: p153-154. - Includes index. Summary: 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. Subjects: Tench fishing Handbooks, manuals, etc. Angling. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

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, illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Top edge spotted. Very good in slightly used 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. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Excellent fine interior and boards, no inscriptions - contains numerous black and white photos and diagrams plus a section of colour photos, covered with a removable sleeve protector, not price-clipped.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st printing 1993 with full number line. The book is in VG clean condition except for some wear & creasing to the lower edge of the rear cover. No torn, loose or missing pages. No inscription or ownership markings. Illustrated in b/w & some colour.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations by Paul Groombridge, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "In this book, Len Arbery has put together thirty years' knowledge of tench fishing on every conceivable water type - canals, rivers and reservoirs as well as gravel pits and estate lakes - to provide a comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench. He looks at the habits and characteristics of the tench, then goes on to describe how to find the most promising places to fish, and offers sound advice on the most effective tackle and baits to use. Tried and trusted techniques for fishing all types of water and conditions are then discussed, before rounding off with intriguing accounts of some of the most memorable tench catches to date." Chapters include: Memorable big tench; Physiology of the tench; Location; Tackle; Bait and prebaiting; Techniques and methods; Estate lake fishing by Bill Quinlan; The quality dozen; The care of big fish; Tench for the memory. The final chapter, recalling memorable tench captures, has written contributions from Bob Buteux, Tony Arbery, Pete Jackson and Bill Quinlan as well as the author himself. It also tells the story of the capture of Gordon Beavan's British record tench. A good read as well as a useful instructional book. The foreword is by Peter Drennan. . …

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.…

hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. hardback, quarto, 9 7/10" x 7 7/10", a very good tightly bound copy in a pictorial dust wrapper that has minor creasing at head of spine, the text is clean and free of marking, colour plates & b&w illustrations, 167pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Second Edition. 8.50 X 5.67 X 0.79 inches.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1993). 1993 1st edition. 4to (192 x 248mm). Pp167. B/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Dark red boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in like, slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. "With the correct outlook and approach very big river fish can be caught consistently by any angler who is prepared to invest the necessary time and effort." Here is how to do it. Lucid explanations with many good photographs and diagrams. Chapters include: Ecology; Recognition; Location; Tackle; Bait; Winter fishing; Summer fishing; Roach (by Peter Stone); Pike fishing; Care of big fish; Appendix: Records; Bibliography. The foreword is also by Peter Stone. . …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / Second Print (first published 1989). Hardback copy in dark green cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 159pp. B/w photographic frontispiece, b/w photographs and diagrams throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (39/2).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in dark green cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 159pp. B/w photographic frontispiece, b/w photographs and diagrams throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (45/3).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Limited edition. SIGNED by the author. Physical description; 251p. ill. Notes; Edition no. 60/895. Subjects; Fishing. Angling. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Limited edition. SIGNED by the author. Physical description; 251p. ill. Notes; Edition no. 60/895. Subjects; Fishing. Angling. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Lovely copy of this 1st edition/1st printing. Fine book with no marks or inscriptions in a fine dust jacket. Now in a clear protective ( removable ) sleeve. Turnbull (illustrator).