Salmon

John Van Voorst   London 1851, 8vo. Illust. including 5 full page hand coloured plates of flies by Paul Jerrard, 74pp. plus plates.  Original green cloth.  The first work to deal at any length with salt-water fly-fishing. Fishing for Salmon  in Scotland, Ireland and Nova Scotia, White trout , Sewin or Salmon Peel fishing in Ireland, Wales and Ireland, Sea fly fishing off the Irish and Scottish coast for Pollack, Bass, Mullet and Perch, Pike fishing, Trout and Grayling with recommended flies and their dressings. Text is signed off with  H H. (Horatio Gordon Hutchinson ?)   Spine has been reinforced and has small repair to top.  Corners bumped.  Slight browning and foxing. Very scarce 

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   

Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, PA. 1996 1st edition 4to. Illust. 396pp. D/J.  Colour paintings, illustrated by John Swan, colour photographs by Michael Radencich, bibliography. in dust-wrapper. Completed by his daughter after his death, this is Joe Bates' last book. It contains the history and tying instructions for over 500 salmon fly patterns -classic to contemporary -in many variations. A handsome book enhanced by Radencich's stunning photography and John Swan's evocative illustrations.  -Very Fine

William Collins Auckland 1989 revised and expanded edn. soft cover. 8vo, 138pp,  The first New Zealand book to deal exclusively with salmon fishing. Part 1 covers the mechanics of spinning and fly fishing for salmon and section 2 covers the introduction of salmon into New Zealand waters, its biology and management and research organisations. - Fine

William Collins  Auckland,  1980  1st Edn. 8vo, Illust, 174pp. D/J.    The first New Zealand book to deal exclusively with salmon fishing in New Zealand. Sixteen black and white photographs.    Part 1 covers the salmon run, weather , water conditions,  the main rivers and where to go,   the mechanics of spinning , fly fishing  techniques  for salmon and fly fishing gear, storing, cleaning and  cooking.  Section 2 covers the introduction of salmon into New Zealand waters, its biology and management and research organizations.  D/J has permanent plastic cover -  Fine

Cresent Books New York 1991, 4to, Illust, 167pp, D/J.  Devoted to 40 ” jewels” of both freshwater and saltwater fishing locations  among the international flyfishing world.  200 stunning full colour photographs, depicting enormous fish, striking natural scenery and unique environments. Many aspects of flyfishing are discussed for each of the areas including general descriptions of each area, its history,  the species available, something of techniques, times to fish and much more. -Very Fine 

Andre Deutsch London. 1983. 8vo. Illust. 316pp. Soft Cover. From the Modern Fishing Classics. First published in 1910 this is a distillation of wisdom, experience, and lore covering every aspect of salmon fishing. Charmingly written in the form of letters to his sons with all the love and enthusiasm of the true angler. - Very Good.

Brunswick Press Fredericton.  1977 2nd printing 8vo, Illust. 288pp. D/J.  A collection of anecdotal information gathered over 50 years of fishing for trout and salmon on the waters of the Miramichi, Tobique, Nashwaak, Kedgwick, the Restigouche Rivers and on Ayer's Lake, and Patterson's Pond of New Brunswick. "Here are tales of classic encounters between anglers and the wily salmon told with masterful suspense and containing a wealth of disguised fishing lore” …..Foreword.  - Fine

Published by author Lincoln 1979. 1st ltd edn of 500. 8vo. Illust. 95pp. Green cloth with gilt fish motif. In an original glassine wrapper. A check-list of books on angling and the salmon fisheries in Scotland, Northern England, Wales and Ireland. With an introductory survey. One of the small handful of essential reference books for the collector of fishing books. The compiler was universally acknowledged as a leading authority on angling literature. Alan Jarvis bookplate. - Fine

Guinness Publishing Enfield 1990. 2nd Edn. 4to. Illust. colour plates and photographs, 239pp. Bill Currie draws on over fifty years' experience of game fishing to share his techniques, his thinking, and above all his enthusiasm for the sport which has fascinated him all his life.  In his introduction to the sport, this text examines the different types of game fishing and explores the specific techniques best used to catch many varieties of game fishing.  Provides details on game fish and their habitat, catching trout, sea trout, salmon, and other game fish. - Fine