Fishing Vignettes

The second title in the highly collectible Forgotten Gems series published by “Trout and Salmon” magazine. A delightful window into the golden age of angling, this charming volume gathers diary extracts and personal reminiscences spanning nearly half a century of fishing adventures, from 1875 to 1922. First published in 1923, it preserves the observations and memories of an era that has long since slipped away, when many of Britain and Ireland's most famous trout and salmon rivers were at the height of their reputation. Braithwaite writes with the easy, conversational style of an old fishing companion sharing stories beside the fire. His pages are filled with memorable days on rivers and lochs, encounters with colourful characters, reflections on changing tackle and methods, and the timeless pleasures that have always drawn anglers to moving water. The book visits celebrated fisheries including the Dee, Deveron and Grimersta, as well as famous destinations such as Killaloe, Loch Awe, Invergarry and Norway's renowned Suldal River. More than a fishing book, it is a journey back to a vanished world of tweed, cane rods, ghillies, salmon lodges and unhurried days on legendary waters. For fly fishers, collectors and lovers of classic angling literature, it offers a wonderfully nostalgic glimpse into the heritage and traditions upon which the sport was built. Very good condition. Softcover, 20cm x 13cm, 96 pages.