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. .

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Title: CATCHING BIG TENCH. By Len Arbery. First edition.
Publisher: David & Charles. Newton Abbot, Devon. 1989
Publication Date: 1989
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0715392212
ISBN 13: 9780715392218
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition

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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.

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