Originally published in 1940, this book is a detailed manual for sea-fishing from the shore. It contains much useful instruction and advice, along with clear diagrams and illustrations. This book is still of great practical use to today's fisherman. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include - Why Fish? - Fish to be Caught - Tackle - Bait - How to Fish - Where to Fish - When to Fish - When to use a Float Tackle - Odds and Ends - Prawns - Prawning Gear -How to Prawn - Where to Prawn - When to Prawn

Originally published in 1940, this book is a detailed manual for sea-fishing from the shore. It contains much useful instruction and advice, along with clear diagrams and illustrations. This book is still of great practical use to today's fisherman. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include Why Fish? Fish to be Caught Tackle Bait How to Fish Where to Fish When to Fish When to use a Float Tackle Odds and Ends Prawns Prawning Gear How to Prawn Where to Prawn When to Prawn