Fishing Tackle & Equipment

Murray Sydney 1977  6th Edn.  8vo Illust 344p D/J. The complete how to do it book for Australian and New Zealand anglers. Part one discusses becoming an angler and selecting fishing tackle. The second part is an introduction to rivers, estuarries, bays and tidal lakes and covers tides, boats and fishing methods before moving to the popular fish located in sheltered waters. Part three covers surf fishing tackle , rigs, casting, bait,and where to look for the various species. Part four is fishing from the rocks for groper, drummer, luderick, .  Part five is fishing in the open sea and discusses small craft, species, trolling,and problems. The final part discusses fishing in far away places.   D/J  has slight wear. -Fine     

Gillies Melbourne  ND. 16mo. Illust. 32pp. An advertising catalogue issued in the guise of an anglers information guide.  Contails lists of flies, rods, reels, lines, casts, an Ensor Dehydrator for storing lines not in use and other useful accessories. Fine                                                                                                            

 Wedneil Publications Newport   n.d., 8vo. Illust. 104pp, soft cover.  A collection of thirty nine articles by well known angling authors on the attractions of trout and trout fishing.  Covers many aspects such as  bait, lure, spinning and fly fishing, rigs, gear, flies fishing techniques and some areas to fish. Some tape marks and previous owners name on fep. - Very Good    

Treasure Press Sydney 1985, 4to Illust 240p, decor boards. A book designed for the first time buyer of fishing gear whether for themselves or their grandchildren. A good explanation of the role of lines, rods, reels and other essential equipment. - Fine

Gregorys Publishing Sydney  2003 ( revised and updated 14^THEdn)  8vo Illust 303p. Soft cover.  Foreword by Steve Starling.  Advertised as everything you need to know about fishing in Australia.  Comprehensive guide to gear, tackle and bait, details of the fish, techniques, maps of fishing hotspots, regional fishing guides, covering beach, estuary, offshore, coastal and rock fishing as well as freshwater fishing.  –Fine 

Merlin Unwin Books   Ludlow 1992.  1^StEdn.  8vo. Illust. 202pp. D/J. The story of fly fishing from Macedonian to modern times told with wit and erudition.   Tells of the breakthroughs in tackle design from the Macedonian plumes to hairwing streamers of today. Relives the great debates and controversies, and spotlights the sports formative protagonists Venables, Berners, Walton, Cotton, Ronalds, Kelson, Mottram, Bell and more.  –Very Fine

Queen Anne Press London, 1981. 4vo, Illust, 192pp, D/J.  With contributions from leading fishing writers on the mystique of the country, its lochs and burns, its mountain and moors and of course all aspects of salmon fishing. A large portion details the rivers and detailed information on the seasons, pools, techniques and how to get a rod. Supported by detailed maps showing the beats, towns and access points. Many superb colour photographs, -Fine   

Doubleday New York, 1993, 4to, Illust, 207pp, Soft cover,  Provides a complete coverage of tackle and techniques for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, A lesson on casting with illustrated instructions for all important casts,  A good introduction to the sport of fishing by a world expert. -Fine 

Alfred A. Knopf New York. 1945 11th print. 8vo. Illust. 223pp. Red cloth cover. Illustrated in colour and line by Fred Everett; fly plates painted by Dr Edgar Burke. The Trout, The Bass, Miscellaneous (The Pike Family), angling ethics, common fish of our lakes and streams, wet flies and methods, the art of dry fly practice, trout tackle, fly rod lures and methods, plug and casting rod. - Fine

Horace Cox   London 1898, 8vo Illust 340p plus adverts 30 plates and over 120 drawings. Rebound with red cloth covers with bright gilt lettering.  A good all round  guide for young fishermen of all aspects of angling.  Includes chapters on fishing tackle, ocean fishing, bait fishing, fly fishing.  Sl rub to spine  - Very Good