The Secrets of Angling

First published in 1885, "The Secrets of Angling" is a vintage guide to fishing, concentrating on river fishing and course fish. Comprehensive and illustrated throughout, this timeless guide contains a wealth of invaluable information and tips from an expert, making it ideal for anyone with a practical interest in fishing. Contents include: "The Rod", "Single-handed Rod", "Releasing Fixed Joints", "Fastenings for Joints", "Landing a Rod Instead of a Fish", "Single Versus Double-Handed Rods", "Varnish for Rods", "Winches", "Improved Multiplier", "Double Multiplier", "Reel-Lines", "Natural Characters of the Trout", "Trout-parr, to Distinguish from Salmon-Parr", "Average Size of Trout", "Sex of, to Distinguish", "Sense of Smell in Fish", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with that in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.