The English Gentleman's Good Fishing Guide

Fly fishing has always been blessed with a wonderful cast of characters. The expert who always knows where the fish are. The traditionalist who insists everything was better in 1958. The tweed enthusiast. The tackle collector. And, of course, the quintessential English gentleman. Douglas Sutherland affectionately celebrates them all in this delightfully tongue-in-cheek guide to the traditions, etiquette and gentle absurdities of angling. Blending practical observations on tackle, clothing, fish, river manners, ghillies and conservation with classic dry British humour, he reminds us that fly fishing has always been about far more than simply catching fish. Written with warmth, wit and an obvious love for the sport, this is one of those books that every angler will recognise themselves in at some point. Whether smiling knowingly at the unwritten rules of the river or laughing at the eccentric characters who inhabit it, readers will quickly discover that the joke is usually on all of us. A thoroughly entertaining companion for anyone who appreciates the lighter side of fly fishing and proof that, while fish may occasionally take themselves seriously, anglers probably shouldn't. B&w artwork throughout. Very good condition. Hardcover, 20.5cm x 13.5cm, 92 pages.