Thrussell Mike (13 results)

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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.

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp127. B/w photographs, illustrations. Light grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Some staining. Good only in poor dust-wrapper. "A knowledge of bass behaviour is essential if you are going to catch bass regularly. It takes confidence to identify their location and a good understanding of strategy to select the most appropriate method." Mike Thrussell gives us the benefit of his long experience, and a great deal of useful advice. Chapters include:- The bass; Baits for bass; Rough-ground fishing; Surf fishing; Estuaries; Boat fishing; Spinners and plugs; Specimen fish; Strategy and confidence. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp127. B/w photographs, illustrations. Light grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults. Good-plus in torn / frayed / price-clipped dust-wrapper. "A knowledge of bass behaviour is essential if you are going to catch bass regularly. It takes confidence to identify their location and a good understanding of strategy to select the most appropriate method." Mike Thrussell gives us the benefit of his long experience, and a great deal of useful advice. Chapters include:- The bass; Baits for bass; Rough-ground fishing; Surf fishing; Estuaries; Boat fishing; Spinners and plugs; Specimen fish; Strategy and confidence. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp140. B/w photographs, illustrations. Dark blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, good-plus in like dust-wrapper. "The porbeagle shark is one of the most fascinating and worthy adversaries the sea angler can face. Strong and aggressive, there are fish known to reach 700lbs (320kg) waiting to be caught right off British shores. Mike Thrussell has had a long-running battle with the 'porgie' over many years and this has given him an intimate knowledge of this shark and of the most effective techniques to catch it. He describes local and worldwide distribution of the porbeagle with comprehensive coverage of its anatomy, life cycles and habits in order to clarify the principles behind attracting it to the rod. The ideal tides, currents and weather patterns for a shark run are examined, with details on bait presentation, chum trails and the pros and cons of drift fishing and fishing at anchor. Providing both practical information and inspiration for the ambitious sea angler, First Run is a uniquely detailed and irresistible invitation to take up the challenge of this magnificent quarry." Chapters include: The porbeagle shark; Life-history and physiology; Distribution worldwide; Tides, currents, temperature and weather patterns; Baits and baitfish; Chum or scent trails; Bait presentation; Fishing at anchor; Drift fishing; Experimental angling; Light-tackle fishing; Shark boats; Shore fishing; Tackle; Some general advice; Conservation: responsible angling. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp127. B/w photographs, illustrations. Light grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. Bookplate of Jack Reece Q.P.M. to front paste-down. "A knowledge of bass behaviour is essential if you are going to catch bass regularly. It takes confidence to identify their location and a good understanding of strategy to select the most appropriate method." Mike Thrussell gives us the benefit of his long experience, and a great deal of useful advice. Chapters include:- The bass; Baits for bass; Rough-ground fishing; Surf fishing; Estuaries; Boat fishing; Spinners and plugs; Specimen fish; Strategy and confidence. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp127. B/w photographs, illustrations. Light grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in used dust-wrapper. "A knowledge of bass behaviour is essential if you are going to catch bass regularly. It takes confidence to identify their location and a good understanding of strategy to select the most appropriate method." Mike Thrussell gives us the benefit of his long experience, and a great deal of useful advice. Chapters include: The bass; Baits for bass; Rough-ground fishing; Surf fishing; Estuaries; Boat fishing; Spinners and plugs; Specimen fish; Strategy and confidence. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp127. B/w photographs, illustrations. Light grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped but good-plus in used dust-wrapper. "A knowledge of bass behaviour is essential if you are going to catch bass regularly. It takes confidence to identify their location and a good understanding of strategy to select the most appropriate method." Mike Thrussell gives us the benefit of his long experience, and a great deal of useful advice. Chapters include:- The bass; Baits for bass; Rough-ground fishing; Surf fishing; Estuaries; Boat fishing; Spinners and plugs; Specimen fish; Strategy and confidence. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Published by Ward Lock in 1990, this is the first hardback printing of Mike Thrussell's FIRST RUN SHARK: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PORBEAGLE FISHING. Blue and gilt cloth binding, illustrations, maps, photographs yje book is in very good condition. The dust jacket is also very good and has been price clipped.…