51.		The Fly Fisherman's Entomological Pattern Book ~John Cawthorne Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - The Crowood Press / 1 July, 2000 More information
Synopsis With accurate, detailed drawings of the natural insects that form the trout's diet, and advice on suitable fly patterns to imitate them, this book will be a useful guide for the thinking angler. Read more

52.		Where to Fish: Lancashire Coarse Fisheries ~Martin Salisbury Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - Sigma Leisure / April 2000 More information
Book Description Endorsed by Martin James, presenter of BBC Radio Lancashire's "From the Water's Edge", this book is the definitive guide to angling in Lancashire - from places on your doorstep to those you've never heard of! The book covers 113 fisheries - including...Read more

53.	Where to Fish in Norfolk and Suffolk ~John Wilson Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - Jarrold Publishing / September 1994 More information

54.		Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders : A John Gierach Fly-Fishing Treasury ~John Gierach, Glenn Wolff(Illustrator) Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - Simon & Schuster Books / June 2000 More information

55.		Spearfishing and Underwater Hunting Handbook: Beginner Through Advanced ~B. Allen Patrick Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Active Adventure Publishing / November 1996 More information

56.		The Compleat Angler : Or the Contemplative Man's Recreation ~Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Random House Trade / June 1998 More information
Synopsis A classic English discourse on the techniques and rewards of fishing includes chapter on fly fishing added to the fifth edition. Read more

57.		Basic Manual of Fly-tying ~Paul N. Fling, Donald Puterbaugh Paperback - Sterling Publishing Co Inc / 18 March, 1993 More information
Synopsis The secret of successful fly-tying is to learn to think like a fish. This book provides details of what kinds of insects particular species of fish want to catch, and what they look like at certain times of year. This is the revised edition. Read more

58.	Country Tales: Old Gillies ~Tom Quinn Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Paperback - David & Charles / 30 July, 1998 More information
Synopsis Recollections of the life and work of some of Britain's longest-serving gillies and riverkeepers, including interviews with the Queen Mother's gillies on Royal Deeside. Read more

59.	The Fly Tier's Manual ~Mike Dawes Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - HarperCollinsWillow / 7 March, 1996 More information
Synopsis This reference book for the fly fisherman outlines the essential equipment for flytying and discusses the basic methods of fishing with nymphs, dry flies, wet flies, lures and streamers. Read more

60.	Aloe Vera ~Alasdair Barcroft, Hazel Courteney Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Paperback - Souvenir Press Ltd / 14 October, 1996 More information
Synopsis A guide to the plant with health-giving properties. Read more

61.	The Practical Guide to Coarse Fishing ~Tony Miles, Bruce Vaughan(Editor) Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Hardcover - Southwater / August 2000 More information
Synopsis Aimed at both beginners and intermediates, this book gives anglers a foundation covering what to fish for, the best locations, and how to fish. Discover the most suitable baits for each species and learn about float fishing, freelining, legering,...Read more

62.	Longer Fly Casting ~Lefty Kreh Special Order Paperback - The Lyons Press / 1996 More information

63.	Fly Fishing in Salt Water ~Lefty Kreh Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Lyons and Burford Publishers / December 1997 More information
Amazon.co.uk For the subspecies of saltwater angler who insists on doing his fishing with flies, Kreh is the guru, and this is the holy book. Now in its third revised edition, it first surfaced in the late '60s when the idea of fishing the seas with a fly for...Read more

64.	The Illustrated Memoirs of a Fisherman ~Bernard Venables Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Hardcover - Merlin Unwin Books / 24 May, 1993 More information
Synopsis This book is part angler's autobiography, part artist's retrospective. Read more

65.	Beekay Guide To Carp Baits by Ken Townley ~Ken Townley Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Paperback - Beekay International More information

66.	Beekay Guide to Starting Carp Fishing ~Julian Cundiff Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - Beekay International / 21 May, 1995 More information

67.	Saltwater Flyfishing: Britain and Nothern Europe ~Paul Morgan Special Order Hardcover - Coch-y-Bonddu Books / 1 June, 1998 More information

68.	Even Brook Trout Get the Blues ~John Gierach, Glenn Wolff(Illustrator) Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Simon & Schuster Books / May 1993 More information
Synopsis A collection of fishing stories explores the mystifying world of fly-fishing and discusses farm ponds, the tenacity of brook trout, and the peculiar sport of gar shooting. Read more

69.	Good Flies : Favorite Trout Patterns and How They Got That Way ~John Gierach, Barry Glickman(Illustrator) Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Lyons Press / November 2000 More information

70.	Arthur Ransome on Fishing ~Jeremy Swift Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Paperback - Jonathan Cape / 16 November, 1995 More information
Synopsis Arthur Ransome began to fish as a boy in the Lake District, but the pursuit became almost an obsession when he lived in Russia during World War I and reported the Revolution and its aftermath for "The Daily News" and "The Manchester Guardian". When...Read more

71.	The Fisherman's Bedside Book ~BB, D.J. Watkins-Pitchford(Illustrator) Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - White Lion / 14 May, 1993 More information
Synopsis A collection of fishing tales which was first compiled in 1945. Read more

72.	Fly-fishing ~Malcolm Greenhalgh(Editor), Ed Jaworowski(Editor) Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Hardcover - Mitchell Beazley / 15 October, 1998 More information
Synopsis Covering both fresh and salt water, this book reveals the secrets of successful fly-fishing, discussing the fish, food and flies, techniques and fishing areas. The holistic nature of fly-fishing is explored, showing the link between fish and their...Read more

73.	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Flyfishing ~Alpha Development Team Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - Alpha Books / 1 May, 1999 More information
Synopsis This guide cuts through the complicated details of flyfishing and explains the basics so that anyone can understand them: from buying a rod to choosing between single-action, multiplier and automatic reels, and from weights, tapers and sink rates to...Read more

74.	Scotland for Fishing ~Bill Currie Paperback - Pastime Publications / March 1999 More information

75.	The Backpacker's Field Manual : A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills ~Rick Curtis Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Crown Publishing Group, Inc. (NY) / March 1998 More information
Synopsis Provides information on the essential skills and equipment needed by backpackers and campers, including first aid, determining the weather, and making repairs at camp. Read more

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