This is a book about big fish and how to catch them. It is every angler's ambition to catch a big fish. If he succeeds there is little doubt that he will want to take another and yet another - until he holds the record. Specimen hunting is the modern approach to fishing and each year there is an increasing number of enthusiasts who prefer quality to quantity. But despite the ever-growing interest, this is far from easy fishing. The hunter learns his craft only in proportion to the amount of enthusiasm, time and effort he is prepared to devote to the sport. Success is hard won, but when an outstanding fish is finally netted, the joy is far greater than that to be gained from a netfull of tiddlers. 14 fish species of interest to the specimen hunter are dealt with in separate chapters by top anglers who have specialised in the species about which they write, both from their articles in the angling press and from their success in catching the big ones. They describe their own experiences, methods, tactics and theories. B&w sketches throughout. Good vintage condition. Hardcover, 22cm x 14,5cm, 154 pages.