SALMON FISHING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE. By Hugh Falkus. Paperback Edition.

Falkus (Hugh Edward Lance). (Hugh Falkus). (1917-1996).

ISBN 10: 184188183X / ISBN 13: 9781841881836

Published by Cassell Paperbacks. London. 2002, 2002

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 2002). (1984) 2002 1st paperback edition. 8vo paperback with flaps (158 x 234mm). Pp448. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. French fold card covers. Very good copy. The most comprehensive, useful and readable guide to salmon fishing in the UK. "Its success derives from his original thinking, a lifetime's observation of salmon behaviour and his outstanding ability as a naturalist and writer to communicate these and the techniques of angling to his readers in a lucid, good-natured and uncomplicated way." Covers flyfishing for salmon comprehensively, but also includes chapters on spinning, worming, and the use of prawn and shrimp. . Seller Inventory # 48301

Bibliographic Details

Title: SALMON FISHING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE. By Hugh ...

Publisher: Cassell Paperbacks. London. 2002

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Hugh Falkus covers everything the would-be salmon fisherman could possibly wish to know. He looks at salmon behaviour, tackle, casting, fly fishing, spinning and worming techniques and tactics in a style which is easy to read and informative. The anecdotes combined with documented historical quotations provide both interest and an understanding of how knowledge of the salmon and it's behaviour have improved over the years. Hugh Falkus had his own stretch of salmon river which gave him a unique opportunity to study salmon behaviour especially taking behaviour. This is a valuable reference book for all salmon fishermen.

About the Author:

Hugh Falkus'Salmon Fishing is recognized as the standard work on angling for salmon. Its instant and enduring success derives from Falkus' original thinking, based on a lifetime's observation of salmon behavior and his outstanding ability to clearly communicate technique and theory. In this practical, well-illustrated book, every aspect of salmon fishing is discussed-from approach and strategy to tackle and tactics. Falkus explores his subject in unparalleled depth, questioning past beliefs and introducing fresh ideas. Anglers will return to the book again and again, for it's not only a vital reference book-it's a pleasure to read. Hugh Falkus was a distinguished writer, naturalist, filmmaker, and angler of vast experience.