Secrets of Angling

First published in 1885, "e;The Secrets of Angling"e; 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: "e;The Rod"e;, "e;Single-handed Rod"e;, "e;Releasing Fixed Joints"e;, "e;Fastenings for Joints"e;, "e;Landing a Rod Instead of a Fish"e;, "e;Single Versus Double-Handed Rods"e;, "e;Varnish for Rods"e;, "e;Winches"e;, "e;Improved Multiplier"e;, "e;Double Multiplier"e;, "e;Reel-Lines"e;, "e;Natural Characters of the Trout"e;, "e;Trout-parr, to Distinguish from Salmon-Parr"e;, "e;Average Size of Trout"e;, "e;Sex of, to Distinguish"e;, "e;Sense of Smell in Fish"e;, 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.