GREASED LINE FISHING FOR SALMON

Compiled from the Fishing Papers of the late A.H.E. Wood, of Glassel

by "Jock Scott"

With contributions by The Rt. Hon. J.W. Hills, P.C. & G.M. La Branche

Minor browning and marks to closed page edges otherwise a very good clean hardback in just slightly shelf-worn dust-wrapper. Price sticker (25s. £1.25) adhered to bottom corner of front dust-wrapper flap, obscuring the original price.

(1935) 1950 5th (4th?) edition.* 8vo (144 x 222mm). Pp221 + 2pp ads. Colour frontispiece, b/w photograph plates, b/w illustrations. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt.

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*This copy, like others that I have seen, is stated "Fourth Edition" on the title-page but "Fifth Edition" on the dust-wrapper. It is dated 1950 at the foot of the final index page.

A few reviews:-

"A standard work on its fascinating subject." (Yorkshire Post).

"A book of this kind is beyond any reviewer - one can only say that here is the whole theory & patience of greased line fishing explained as it has never been explained before. It is a complete description of the method, admirably planned & calculated to be of the utmost assistance to a beginner in this branch of fishing. No salmon fisherman should be without this book - certainly no salmon fishing library is complete without it. The first really exhaustive work on its subject, it fills a genuine want in salmon angling circles." (Shooting Times).

"A great guide for lovers of this sport." (Scottish Field).

"The very last word in the presentation of a method which has revolutionised salmon fishing. Although highly technical it is simplicity itself, so well has the editor done his labour of love. It is a book for the expert which will yet entrance the novice, for neither will be wholly satisfied until he has thrown a greased line in confident search of salmon." (Glasgow Herald).

"It is likely never to be superseded." (Manchester Guardian).

"Those who already practise this greased line mode should find invaluable information to assist them to increased success. The description of the best dressing of flies should prove particularly valuable." (Country Life).

Contents include:- A.H.E. Wood: An appreciation by J.W. Hills; Tackle; Mr. Wood's casting methods; Greased line fishing (I. First principles. II. The birth of the idea; Miscellaneous tips); Asked & answered; Sunk fly; The "Wood" & "Crosfield" methods compared; The Cairnton records; The dry fly at Cairnton; Index.