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25.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Your online bookshop for out of print books on fish, fishing, and natural history.... Brian CADLE, and his son David have collaborated to write the book Tassie Trout Tips and Tactics. This is a pot-pourri of short stories and anecdotes of fly fishing, fly tying, nostalgia, experiences, people, reminiscences, fishing tips, and a discussion and advice on collecting fishing books by Tasmanias eminent angling historian Brian and his fishing partner, son David. T he book is further enhanced by contributions from some of Australias most experienced fly fishermen and fly tyers including, Spenser Dishingham, Jim Allen, Noel Jetson, Robert Sloane, David Featherstone, Jan Spencer, Bob Dunn, Wayne Fulton, Ashley Artis and others. Very Fine Self published by Brian Cadle in Devonport in 1995, It is the 1st Edn., Illustrated by Victor Tagasa and has 133 pages with a ` pictorial laminated board cover. Please contact me if I can be of further assistance. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

25.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Graeme Wicks wrote Trout Stream and Fly Rod This is about Fly fishing around Canberra and on the Monaro. It is a series of reflections of a seasons fly fishing in a short story format by a journalist, author, public relations operator, public servant. and fly fishing addict. Graeme Wicks is an author with highly perceptive eye for detail and a highly developed style. I shall go back to these pages, even after I have nailed my ...rods to the wall, and I will enjoy Trout Fishing all over again. Leon Veugen Rod and Line. Fine Published by Ginninderra Press at Charnwood in the ACT. This is a 1st edn. and was distributed in 1999 It has a Soft Cover and 175 pages. Drawings are by Patricia Weeks. Catalogue number 3673. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

25.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Antiquarian Angler is an online bookshop that specialises in old, collectable and out of print books on fish and fishing and piscatorial natural history. The bookshop has been established for 40 years and is located near Brisbane Australia.... Reg Cabalzar wrote the book Futuristic Fishing, The author discusses how after a lean period of fishing he looked at changes to fishing conditions such as climate and weather and after a study of El Nino devised a new method of fishing. He also discusses developments in fishing lines, trolling, boat safety and he has his own tales about bunyips. Published by the author at Launceston in 1989. 1st Edn., The book has a soft card cover and has 79 pages. It is in fine condition. Price is $45 plus postage. Catalogue number 229. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com See more

23.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com In a true collaboration Steve Starling and Kaj (Bushy) Busch wrote How to Catch Bream on Lures and Flies. This b...ook is a detailed account of one of fishing for one of Australias favourite fishing species. The two masters of the art share their secrets and look at every aspect of this popular form of fishing Contents include The Bream and Friends, Catching Bream on Lures, Tackle for Spinning Bream, What Makes a Great Bream Lure, Catching Bream on Flies, Finding and Catching Bream, Sight Fishing for Bream, Hooking, Fighting and Landing Beam, Ultimate Bream Boat and The Future. Published by Australian Fishing Network of Melbourne in 2001 This is a 1st Edn. has 144 Pages and a a light board pictorial cover. -It is in as new condition. 3958. The authors need no introduction to the Australian fishing community. Steve Starling has published over fifteen books and CD-ROM on angling and hac contributed many articles to Australian and overseas fishing magazines. He has scripted and and hosted instructional videos, and has been a researcher and presenter on several television programs including as co-host on Rex Hunts Fishing Adventures. Kaj Busch was also co-host on Rex Hunts Fishing Adventures and is also a prolific writer, photographer, and guest speaker with a high profile through Australia. He has represented Australia in the World Fly Fishing Championships. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

22.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com For the collectors of Tasmanian history and fishing. In 1900 Alexander Sutherland MURRAY wrote ... Tasmanian Rivers, Lakes and Flowers. As well as his interest in his art Murray has been able to incorporate his other love, for fishing, into several sections of the publication. He refers to bream and trout fishing in the Derwent, the Huon and the Great Lake. Other chapters include History Character of Natives -Colonisation, War with the Natives, Wild Flowers, Zoology, The River Tamar -Mining and Transportation -The Convict System. Published by G Robertson of Sydney in 1900. This is a large book, Folio oblong, with 58 pages. It has a black hide grain cloth cover with gilt edges and titles. Includes seventeen chromo-lithographic coloured colour plates by the author with thirteen of them separately mounted. Several pages are separating from the spine but overall this is in very good condition. $500 plus postage Catalogue number 5048. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

22.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com NED TERRY wrote the book The Great Trout of Lake Pedder, Adventures in catching the big trout, the magnificent scenery and the wildlife of a magnificent remote area ... in Tasmania. It tells of the mateship, the humour and camaraderie of two fishermen. Chapters include: How it all began; The big new lake; Breaking the one ton barrier -a ten pounder on a fly rod; The think big roll; Preparation, journey and camp; The yeti season; Weather; The battle for the twenty pound point; Developing the mudeye fishing technique; The daddy of them all; Production Point; Farewell Lindsay; Distinguished guests; Odds and ends; Its not the rod or the long cast. Folded map tipped into rear cover. The condition is Very Fine Published by Artemis Publishing in Hobart ( Cir 1994) the book has 120 pages and a pictorial dustjacket. A folding map is tipped into the rear e/p. Foreword by Keith Alcock. Catalogue number 1670. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

22.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Reg Slater wrote Rod and Line in Tasmania. This copy is a facsimile of one of the earliest books on fishing in Australia and is attributed ... as the first book exclusively on trout fishing. In the introduction Slater states This Book on Tasmanian Fishing has been written, believing it will supply a long-felt want to anglers in general, more especially to visitors who are strangers to our state. It includes information on the North Esk, St Patricks, South Esk, The Lake river, Meander, Rubicon, Mersey, Forth, Leven, Blythe, Supply, Forester, Brid, Georges, Scamander, Nile, Ansons, Liffy and the Great Lake angling waterways. Also includes A Fishing Trip on The Lake River , A Trip Up Ben Lomond Way, A Trip To The Mersey, Dry Fly Fishing, Spinning, A Trip to Upper Lake River and some verse. This edition was published by Stevens Publishing of Launceston in 2001 It is a facsimile of the 1st edn. published in 1904. This is a limited edition of fifty numbered copies. This copy is number 44. A small booklet this has 70 pages plus adverts. It has a red cloth cover with gilt title and motif and is in very fine condition. Catalogue number 3742 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com See more

21.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Graham TURNER wrote Fishing Tackle : A collectors guide. This book is a complete history and guide to prices for all types of fishing ... tackle. Lists over 250 makers and their output giving dates, addresses, and illustrations of trade cards and tackle. The section on Hardy Bros illustrates and records the data of every reel, rod and lure produced from the time the firm was founded in 1872 to 1979. Contains a fifty page section on North American makers and implements. The definitive reference on fishing tackle. The book was published by Ward Lock Ltd. of London. This is the 1995 reprint (1979) 4to. It is illustrated by 32 colour plates and has over 750 black and white photographs and drawings. 384 pages and has a Dustjacket. It is in as new condition. Cost is $AUD 110 plus postage. As it is a large book (approx1.8kg.) Please contact the seller to confirm the cost of postage. Catalogue number 1715. The author has been an avid collector since 1974 and has one of the finest collections of fishing tackle in Britain. Antiquarian Angler is an online bookshop that specialises in collectable and out of print books on fish and fishing. It is located near Brisbane Australia.

21.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com . David SCHOLES, and Tony RITCHIE produced... Fly-Fishing Pictorial, in 1990. This is a beautifully produced collection of nostalgic photographs of Davids favourite fly fishing waters, some of them are famous while some are little known, It is a record of fish, places and people. Fellow angler Tony Ritchie captured Davids pictorial story and produced a text that complements the photographs. Many of the people and places no longer exist. Chapters include: Early Days; Flood Fishing; Wet Fly- broken streams; Dry Fly- broken streams; Wet Fly- flat streams; Dry Fly flat streams; Wet Fly stillwaters; Dry Fly -stillwaters; The Gem of Gems. A delightful book. - Published by Kangaroo Press in Sydney in 1990. It is the 1st edition, has 128 pages and a dustjacket. It also has decorative endpapers and as the name implies many sepia and black and white photographs. Catalogue number 1491. The doyen of fly fishing in Australia David Scholes was born in Melbourne in January 1923. His earliest fishing experiences were at Launching Place on the Yarra, In 1933 he started fly fishing for trout. Scholes enlisted in the air force in March 1942 and received a DFC for bomber operations over Germany. David married Patricia Nelson in 1946 and in 1950 the Scholes family moved to Tasmania. Over time Scholes met anglers such as R.H. (Dick) Wigram, Reg Clayton, Max Christensen and Noel Jetson. It was a time when he learned much, particularly in the early years, and he scrupulously recorded his experiences in his famous diaries. David Scholes produced his first book in 1961. Fly Fisher in Tasmania is now regarded as a classic. He published fourteen angling books, had a newspaper column and wrote many articles for angling magazines. He was also an accomplished artist. One of the most loved and respected Australian anglers David died in 2005. Tony Ritchie has been a keen fly fisherman for over 50 years mainly in Tasmania and has fished in New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, Norway and Canada. Tony is a past President of the Fly Fishers Club of Tasmania, he was an active member of the Northern Tasmanian Fisheries Association and a founder member of the Freshwater Anglers Club of Tasmania. Author of two fly fishing books Tony has been a prolific contributor to Australian and New Zealand angling magazines. Please contact me it I can be of further assistance. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

19.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Poul Jorgensen wrote Poul Jorgensens Favorite Flies- and how to tie them. The book contains a hand picked collection of time tested patterns and new innovations... by one of the worlds gifted fly tyers. With full colour, step by step photos and recipes for more than 150 patterns for trout, bass, pike, and seatrout. The text is an expanded and updated version of Modern Fly Dressings for the Practical Angler. Elaborately illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs. The book is in mint condition. Poul Jorgensen was born in Denmark but moved to the US in the 1950s. His life and work have been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the National Geographic magazine. He was a young engineer with a passion for fly tying. After being selected bu the Leonard rod company to do fly tying demonstrations. Before long he was tying and writing full time. His flies are collectors items. Respected fly fishing author Art Lee proclaimed he may be the greatest living dresser of flies. The book was published by Stackpole Books of Mechanicsburg USA in 2000 and contains 161pages. It has an illustrated dustjacket and is in Mint condition. Catalogue number 3092. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

19.01.2022 Greetings With the cold weather with us it is probably time to curl up with a good book. This month I have put together a selection of books, most are collectable, that have ... been signed by their authors, The catalogue can be viewed on: http://www.antiquarianangler.com/myshop/shopexd.asp?id=5290 There is always much debate whether a signature adds value to a book and how much an asset it is, or, does a signature only deface and devalue the book. When looking at the price of an out of print or preloved book what factors should be considered. This is subject to many factors that unfortunately I dont have the space to detail here but I refer you to the website of an American rare book seller and what they have to say. The site is https://www.betweenthecovers.com/btc/about_us/16/. I hope this helps and does not only cloud the subject some more. The featured book this month is a collectors copy of a story of historical value of the introduction of trout into Australia. 4466. OBRIEN, Bob. Ballarat Fish Hatchery - A History 1870-1987, Ballarat Fish Acclimatisation Society 1988, Signed limited Edition of 100. Leather quarter bound in slipcase. 8vo Illust 201pp. Foreword by Malcolm Frazer. The story of the Ballarat Fish Hatchery and the introduction of trout into Victoria. This is the story of a band of dedicated men who raised the first fish in bath tubs from ova shipped from England on slow sailing ships through the tropics. It is a description of their early failures, then the successes and finally the triumphs. -Very Fine $450 The book is also available in a hard cover edition. The author Bob OBrien had a wide experience as a radio and TV Journalist. His early years was a rural announcer, and radio station manager. In 1945 he returned to Melbourne and became Australias first roving radio reporter with 3AW becoming the legendary Radio Roundsman, dominating the ratings. Bob OBrien would go on to become Australias first on-the-spot television reporter for GTV9 Melbourne, as well as reading news with Sir Eric Pearce and Jack Little, In 1972 he moved back to Ballarat to start a family, research a book on the Eureka Stockade, start a newspaper (Ballarat and Central Gazette, which became the Ballarat News) and in 1976 becoming the news director of 3BA. When approached to write the history of the Ballarat Fish Acclimatisation Society he found it was largely the history of Ballarat itself and readily accepted the commission.

18.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Your online bookshop for out of print books on fish and fishing. In 1977 Don GILMOUR wrote the book Trout in North-... Western Tasmania:from the introduction until 1977. The book is an historical recording of the growth of the north west coast from 1826 to 1977 and concentrates on the spread and development of the trout fishery. The book was produced to commemorate 50 years of service of the association to the angling community from its introduction until 1977.The book is in Fine condition. Published by the Western Fisheries Association based in Launceston it has 160 pages including advertisements and has a soft cover. It is illustrated by many black and white photographs. Don Gilmore devoted much of his life to fostering the sport of trout fishing particularly in Tasmania his home state. Don was awarded life membership of the Northern Tasmanian Fisheries Association for his many years service as Secretary, President and Patron of the Association. He also served as a Vice-President of the Australian Freshwater Fisheries Assembly. Author of many books on trout fishing and the history of fishing in Tasmania, he also had a weekly newspaper column, presented regular items on radio and television and wrote many articles for national fishing magazines. Please contact me for further assistance. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

17.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Your online bookshop that specialises in old, collectable and out of print books on fish and fishing. ... Romer Grey, the eldest son of Zane Grey wrote the book The Fisherman Under the Southern Cross, This book tells a fascinating story of big game fishing adventures when he joined his father on his fabled fishing vessel Fisherman on a fishing expedition to the South Pacific in the waters around New Zealand, the place that Zane Grey called the anglers Eldorado. Illustrated with photos by the author and other members of the expedition. Romer, who also wrote western books, accompanied his father on expeditions into wild areas and on many of his fishing trips. Published by Derrydale Press of Lyon in USA in 1998 This is a beautifully presented copy fully bound in blue faux leather blocked in gilt and light blue. It has 274 pages and is number 425 of limited edition of 500 in the Blue Water Classic Series. Catalogue number 2232. Please contact the seller for postage costs for sales outside Australia. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

17.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Arnold Gingrich wrote The Joys of Trout, Tales of fly fishing with some of the greats, including Wulff, McClane and Ritz. The section "The Anglers Best ... Companions"-is a compendium on profiles, commentary, ingenious tips, and historical lore on subjects as diverse as rods, dogs, conservation organizations etc, plus a list of fifty essential books for the trout fisherman. Listed as one of the modern "classics" of angling. Includes a chapter Fifty Books for the Fly Fisherman. This one is a must for every fly fisherman. Its theme is Fly fishing is a way of life disguised as a sport. Published by Crown Publishing New York in 1973. It is a 1st edition. 275pages. D/J. Illustrated with 25 black and white photographs of angling personalities. D/J has small tears o/w th book is in Fine condition. Catalogue number 587. Fly fisherman, writer, conservationist Arnold Gingrich was the author of several fishing books including The Fishing in Print and The Well-Tempered Angler and was the longtime editor of Esquire magazine. Esquire was a pioneer in the use of unconventional topics and feature stories. As it began to publish the work of Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Truman Capote, and Norman Mailer, the magazines risqu image and its once racy air gradually receded. It provided an outlet for new writers of fiction and nonfiction, and its topical features, satiric humour, and excellent book, cinema, and music reviews filled a void between literary and opinion periodicals in the American market. Esquire evolved into more of a general-audience publication. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

17.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Another one for the collector of Australian fishing books. In 1952 Keith WINSER distributed the first copy of a ... 162 page booklet that provided information on fishing and hunting for all of Australia. This book was titled The Australian Fishing & Hunting Guide No1, It was a comprehensive guide to fresh and saltwater fish, their distribution, common and scientific names, regulations, baits and knots. Many maps and articles on fishing and hunting and a state by state roundup of current activities and regulations. Feature articles by Charles Barrett, A. Dunbavin Butcher, David Fleay, H.G.James and Reg Lyne include: Why Conservation Hunting Wildlife with a Camera Opportunities for the Hunter Hunting in the Hills Trout Fishing Mountain Streams Freshwater Fishing Ducks Ahoy Hints to Shooters Flood Tide and Ebb Tide Big Game Fishing Food and Feeding Habits of Fish Uniform Names of Australian Fishes. First published by Keith Wisner Publications Melbourne the book continued to be produced until 1967 although during this period it undertook several title changes including Australian Fishing and Hunting Guide, Australian Fishing Boating and Hunting Guide, Complete Australian Fishing Manual for Freshwaters and All Saltwater. and Australian Fishing Manual. Catalogue number 1916. $50 plus postage Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

16.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com. John Drewett wrote Hardy Brothers The Masters The Men and Their Reels 1873-1939, This book is a magnificent tribute to the greatest tackle manufacturer of the last 100 ... plus years. The author is a fanatical Hardy reel enthusiast and this epic work is the result of twenty years research. Beautifully designed with many close up colour photos of the reels and associated ephemera. In this book John Drewett chronicles the history of the Alnwick from of Hardy Brothers from its beginning. His short profiles on those members of the Hardy family who were involved in the business, together with information gathered from interviews from with many retired reel makers combine to provide a fascinating insight into a company which was to become Englands most illustrious manufacturer of fishing tackle. The book moves on to chart, in chronological order and within their respective categories, the many diverse reels Hardys offered for sale between the years 1873 and 1939. Information on the various production sequences has, where possible, been sought from those who were concerned with the production of the reels, an exercise which sometimes appeared to be a race against time as the grim reaper exacted his toll. By combining such practical knowledge with his own extensive experience, John Drewett has succeeded in producing a book that entertains and informs. No reader should find this book wanting, whether they are desirous of a good read, or simply making a quick foray foe specific information. Every effort has been made to ensure, where possible, the quality of the photographs in this book. Published by J & J Publishing of Wembley Middlesex in 1998 it is a first edition. It is a large book of 586 pages and has a dustjacket over red boards with the spine titled in silver gilt. The book is in mint condition. Catalogue number 438. The book costs $295 plus postage. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com.

15.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com David SCHOLES, and Tony RITCHIE combined their individual talents to produce the book Fly-Fishing Pictorial This is a beautifully produced ... collection of nostalgic photographs of Davids favourite, some famous, fly fishing waters. Fellow angler Tony Ritchie captured Davids pictorial story and produced a text that complements the photographs. Many of the people and places no longer exist. This is a delightful book if a little different to the normal Scholes format. The book is in as new condition . Published by Kangaroo Press of Sydney in 1990 . This is a 1st edition, has a pictorial dustjacket and 128 pages. Catalogue number 1491. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

15.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Antiquarian Angler is an online bookshop that specialises in old, collectable and out of print books on fish, fishing and piscatorial natural history. ... The bookshop has been established for 40 years and is located near Brisbane Australia. Donald. C. Boden wrote The Other Side of the Hill. This is a biography of the late David William Simpson Scholes, OAM, DFC. The life story of a remarkable multi skilled man, aviator, angler, artist, author, poet, and family man who became the patriarch of Tasmanian angling. It is a collection of his memories. With a foreword by David Macintyre the book contains numerous photographs and illustrations in colour and sepia. The author, a Launceston doctor, captures the essence and character of this celebrated Australian angler, He spent hundreds of hours sitting with David in his sunroom - listening and writing. The biography was fully supported by David who unfortunately passed away 25 May 2005, before he could see the finished book. The author passed away in 2020. Published by Stevens Publishing Launceston in 2006. This edition was published in a limited edition of 125 signed and numbered copies. It has 222 pages and is covered in dark red leather with photo a tipped in the front cover. The endplate depicts a photograph of David at work in his studio. The book is in Fine condition. Cost is $450 plus postage. Catalogue number 3198. The book was also published in a hard copy edition with a Blue Morocco quarter cover with a photo of David tipped in. Cost is $100 plus postage. Catalogue number 3616 David wrote thirteen books on trout fishing Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

15.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Zane GREY. wrote Tales of Swordfish & Tuna. This is a book of adventures in big game fishing for billfish, shark and tuna of the Californian coast, Nova Scotia, Catalina and Blue Islandtold in graphic detail by this dedicated deep sea angler andmaster storyteller. Chapters include: Tuna at Avalon, 1919; Giant Nova Scotia tuna; A record fight with a swordfish in which he relates an epic an eleven and a half battle with a swordfish...; Xiphias galdius (broadbill swordfish) at 418 pounds; Wolves of the sea; Whales tales; Herculean angling; Space;Heavy tackle for heavy fish; The deadly airplane-wire leader; Loren Greys (son) first fish story Published by Grosset & Dunlap in New York in 1927.(Reprint the same year as the first edition ). It has a dustjacket over orange cloth covers. With ninety illustrations taken from photographs taken by the author and from drawings by Frank. E. Phares . Frontis is a photograph of the author with World record broadbill swordfish taken off his fishing boat Avalon. A copy with the internals in fine condition but the dustjacket has a section missing and some rubbing. Catalogue number 2219. Pearl Zane Grey life reads like a novel. He was born January 31 1872 in Zanesville Ohio. He attended the University of Pennsylvania on a baseball scholarship, where he studied dentistry. In 1896 he moved to New York to establish a dental practice. He started writing to earn some extra money. After a passionate and intense courtship marked by frequent quarrels, Grey married Lina Roth (Dolly) in 1905. She became his manager and editor and received 50% of their income to keep house. Grey finally ceased his dental practice to devote full- time to his literary pursuits. In 1912 Grey produced his best-known book,, a western, Riders of the Purple Sage (1912), his all-time best-seller, and one of the most successful Western novels of all time. Grey became one of the first millionaire authors. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously. His total book sales exceed 40 million. Hewrote eight fishing books. It is estimated that he wrote over nine million words in his career. From 1917 to 1926, Grey was in the top ten best-seller list nine times, which required sales of over 100,000 copies each time. The Greys moved to California in 1918 to be closer to the film industry and to enable Grey to fish in the Pacific. Over the next two decades Grey often spent months away from the family. He fished, wrote, and spent time with his many mistresses. Greys son Loren claims that Zane Grey fished on average 300 days a year through his adult life. Grey indulged his interest in fishing with visits to Australia and New Zealand. He held numerous world records during this time. Zane Grey died in California in 1939 after returning from a visit to Australia. Please contact me it I can be of further assistance. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

13.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com We dont see many write-ups of Western Australian books. Well heres one. Ross Cusack wrote Hooked For Life, ... The book is a collection of short stories and reminiscences that are divided into four sections. Section 1 is an introduction into the past and some of the characters who established the sport, Section 2 recounts some of the memorial fishing trips. Section 3 is about those quirky reminiscences observations and philosophies. Section 4 puts current and future fishing under the microscope. This is a book to keep and treasure, a part of WA fishing history.. Mike Rosennthaldt. It is in Very Fine condition. Published by Western Angler at Mt Hawthorn in Western Australia in 2004 It is illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams and has 248pages. Pictorial Card cover. Foreword by Mike Rosennthalt. The author was a journalist with the Western Australian for 34 years and worked with AAP-Reuters and TVW Channel 7. He has been an angling writer since the late 60s, and edited Western Angler magazine.

13.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Lawrence. J. WACKETT wrote the book Studies of an Angler. The book is a classic in the field of Australian angling literature.It contains studies of the trout, fishing techniques, insects, fly tying and casting plastic bodies for artificial flies, but most significant is the study of the effect of barometric pressure on trout. In his introduction Wackett states The theme of my ... book is to find a scientific explanation for everything appertaining to angling for trout. Gingrich commented that this one chapter on pressure had a higher revelation quotient ... than any one chapter in any of the hundreds of fishing books that have come out anywhere since 1950 The book is in Fine condition. Catalogue number 2370. Published by Picken and Sons of Melbourne in 1950, It contains 235pages and has a dustjacket. The author, Wing Commander Sir Lawrence James Wackett KBE, DFC, AFC, as well as being a keen fly fisherman, is widely regarded as "father of the Australian aircraft industry". He has been described as "one of the towering figures in the history of Australian aviation covering, as he did, virtually all aspects of activities: pilot, designer of airframes and engines, entrepreneur and manager. He established the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, was knighted for his services to aviation and was a winner of the Oswald Watt Gold Medal in 1974 for brilliant performance in the air or the most notable contribution to aviation by an Australian or in Australia. Wackett also wrote the book My Hobby is Trout Fishing in 1946 and contributed to several outdoor magazines. In 1972 he wrote his autobiography Aircraft Pioneer. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

13.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Al and Gretchen Beatty were the editors of the book Fly Pattern Encyclopedia on behalf of the American Federation of Fly Fishers. The book is a collaborative ... effort of members of the Federation of over 1600 fly patterns presented with a pattern description and colour photograph by Jim Schollmeyer. It includes drys, wets, nymphs, streamer, salmon, steelhead, warm water and saltwater flies. The foreword has been written by Dave Whitlock and includes a profile of over 200 of the fly tyers that have contributed to the book. Published by Frank Amato of Portland in 2000 the cover is pictorial laminated boards with a covered spiral binding. It has 232 pages. The Federation of Fly Tyers conclave presents the best array of tyers possible under one roof Randall Kaufmann. Al and Gretchen Beatty have had over fifty years of combined experience in fly fishing and fly tying. They live in Delta California but travel the world sharing their skills. They make their living writing, guiding, tying flies and operate their business BTs Fly Fishing Products. Catalogue number 4255. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

11.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Rob Flower wrote Australian Trout Food, Trout Flies and how to fish them.... This book looks at fifteen of the major aquatic animals and eight terrestrial families, describes their life cycles and when they are prolific. It also identifies and details over 175 fly patterns and describes how to fish them. Illustrated by nine colour plates of flies and many black and white photographs. Published by the Australian Fishing Network Melbourne in 2001. This 1st edition was distributed with a black cloth cover and a green dustjacket. It has 124 pages and is in Mint condition. Catalogue number 4259. The author was a well known fly fishing guide who ran his own guiding and teaching schools under the name of Fly Fish Victoria. A regular at State and National competitions he represented Australia at the 1996 World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic. This book was also published in a limited edition of 300 copies with a brown leatherette cover 4306. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

11.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Donald. C. BODEN wrote The Other Side of the Hill. This is the biography of the late David William Simpson Scholes, aviator, angler, fly tyer, artist and ... author. David, the late doyen of Tasmanian fly-fishing writers, needs no introduction to Australian anglers and this book captures the essence and character of this celebrated patriarch of Australian angling. Foreword by David Macintyre. The book contains numerous photographs and illustrations in colour and sepia. Published by Stevens Publishing in Launceston in 2006 this 1st edition was signed and numbered and was limited to 125 Copies. It has a red/brown leather cover with a photo of David tipped into the front cover. It has 222 pages and has illustrated end plates. A delightful publication it is in as new condition. Catalogue number 3616. The book was also published by Stevens Publishing Launceston with a Blue Morocco quarter and with photo tipped in front cover. This cop is in as new condition Catalogue number. 3198. Please contact the seller for further information. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

11.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Peter COULSON wrote Australian Fly Patterns, This compendium is an up to date and comprehensive book devoted to over 800 Australian fly patterns for... trout, Australian native and saltwater fish. This book is the result of five years intensive research to find the best flies used by anglers around Australia. More than half the flies have not been previously published. Contains detail and a colour photograph of each fly. The book was published by Australian Fishing Network in Melbourne in 2004. It has 249 pages and has a black cloth cover with dustjacket. It is also available in a black leatherette cover limited edition of 100 copies. The author Peter Coulson has been fly fishing for nearly half a century. Peter is a past president of Yarra Valley Fly Fishers. At various times he has been a fly fishing instructor, fly tying instructor and a fly fishing guide. Peter is a professional fly tyer and his company Dogtooth, produces and sell unique flies to the world market. Catalogue No 2292. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

09.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Your online bookstore for out of print books on fish, fishing and natural history... A.J. CAMPBELL, wrote the book Classic and Antique Fly-Fishing Tackle : A guide for collectors and anglers. Campbell discusses the history, design, construction, fishing characteristics, and identification of the gear and offers tips on future collectables: he adds specific instructions for the care and repair of antique and classic tackle. It is particularly informative on the early methods of rod making and the methods of identifying early makers. Chapters include English and American Tackle Origins, A search for the Marvelous Sliver, Gunsmith Tacklemakers of Maine, New England Pioneers, New York State Makers, Brookland Tackle Makers, Classic Eastern Tackle, English Fly Tackle, Celtic and Canadian Makers, Great Fly Tackle Shops, Flies and Accessories, Collecting Vintage Tackle, Maintaining, Repairing and Using Classic Fly Tackle and other. It also contains a bibliography. The book comes in both hard and soft covers editions. The hard cover edition was published by Lyons and Burford Publishersof New York in 1997. It has a pictorial dustjacket and contains 358 pages. It is in Mint condition. Cost is $AUD 100 plus postage. Catalogue number 246 The soft cover edition was published by Lyons Press of Connecticut in 1997. The internals are the same as the hard cover edition. It is also in Mint condition. Cost is $AUD 80 plus postage. Catalogue number 4305. Both of the books are large so please contact the seller for postage costs. Email address is [email protected]

08.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Brian CLARKE,. and John GODDARD wrote The Trout and the Fly: A new approach, This is one of the most important modern books ... on flyfishing. Based on research undertaken in the UK, Ireland and US this is pioneering stuff on rise-forms, presentation, and on the way natural and artificial flies appear to the trout. The development of techniques and imitation from the research makes this book a classic. Many photographs and line drawings. Chapters include: The trout and the fly; The approach; How to see trout; Where trout lie; The light patch; Clues to feeding behaviour; How the trout sees; What the trout sees of the fly; What the trout sees of the angler; Fishing the nymph; Reading the take to the nymph; Fishing the dry fly; The search for truth; What we set out to achieve - and why; How to tie the new patterns; Postscript - the barbless hook - Fine Published by Ernest Benn in London in 1980, it contains 191 pages and has a dust Jacket and has a plastic protective cover Catalogue number 295. Brian Clarke has been likened to the great G.E.M.Skues for his perspective observation of the natural scene and his analysis of trout behaviour. Brian has been fishing editor of the Sunday Times, a prolific writer, a regular broadcaster, and a widely published photographer. John Goddard , a giant in the angling world is internationally recognised as an authority on trout fishing. Author of several angling books he also specialises in micro photography. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

08.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Paul SCHMOOKLER, & Ingrid V. SILS, wrote the book Rare and Unusual Fly Tying Materials: A Natural History, Volume 2 - Birds and Mammals, This wonderful and rare ... book is sought after and an essential reference for the fly tier and fisherman. It discusses the natural histories of a number of birds. There is an extensive section on Mammals with thumbnail overviews of each mammals natural history. Fly tying and fishing methods are discussed. There are over 500 fine photos. From the Authors description: "Volume 2 covers topics such as the history of breeding poultry for hackle, modern poultry production, the history of sericulture, and the mammals historically used in fly tying, including various squirrels, the diana monkey, chinchilla, gray fox, brown bear, wolverine, fisher, coyote, seal, elk, white-tailed deer, and goat. Heralded by Fly Fisherman Magazine and in the New York Times, and winner of United Fly Tyers Book-of-the-Year award, ...a must for every angler, fly tyer, and angling historian. Extensively illustrated with phenomenal colour photographs and paintings of literally a thousand beautiful Salmon and Trout flies. The book was published by The Complete Sportsman of Massachusetts in 1997. It is a large folio size and has 347 pages. D/J is protected by a clear removable cover. Very Fine Catalogue number 1455. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

08.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com This is one for the collectors of rare fishing books Critchlet Parker compiled the book Record of Fish Killed at the Great Lake Tasmania Parker produced the publication from the original records kept by Trooper Thomas Earley, the police constable att the Great Lake. The records are for catches between 1893 and 1899 and provide a valuable history of the sport in early Tasmania. -... Published by Complete Angler of Melbourne in 1992, this facsimile publication has a limited edition of 42 copies. It has a green faux leather cover with gilt titles and tan leather quarters. The book is in very fine condition. Frank Critchley Parker (1862-1944), journalist and publisher, was born on 9 October 1862 at Richmond, Melbourne. He learned printing with Fergusson & Mitchell. In December 1888 in Melbourne he founded and edited the Sun, planned to rival the Bulletin, and brought out a Sydney edition in March 1889. Selling in 1897, he bought the Sydney-based Australian Mining Standard. With official subsidies Parker wrote and published books on mineral resources in five States, and published technical and scientific works by others. In 1908 he bought the London Money Market Review. Parker played a controversial part in the conscription debate and election campaign of 1917. A fervent pro-conscriptionist, he displayedinflammatory posters in his windows and used his magazine, now the Australian Statesman and Mining Standard, to attack anti-conscriptionists and Irish Catholicism. Prime Minister W. M. Hughes dissociated himself from Parkers sectarian literature. A keen fly-fisherman at Mt Kosciusko and in Tasmania, Parker compiled Record of Fish Killed at the Great Lake (1899) and contributed articles on fishing to English journals. In 1937 he published Tasmania, the Jewel of the Commonwealth and persuaded the premier of Tasmania to order 20,000 copies. .. The Australian Dictionary of Biography. Catalogue number 5025. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

06.01.2022 Available from www.antiquariananangler.com John Sautelle wrote Fishing for the Educated Trout, This is a book of light hearted reminiscences, humourous ... yarns and lore of trout fishing in Australia, New Zealand, India and Great Britain. It is in no way a book of instruction, but in the course of a series of humourous yarns he has managed to get in an amazing amount of trout lore, the lore of many countries which has been absorbed in more than fifty years indulging in his sport. Behind the humour there is some good advice on taking more fish in difficult circumstances and concludes with some thoughts for the future. Published by Murray Books of Sydney in 1978. It is the 1st edition and has 206 pages. Comes with a dustjacket and many colour and black and white photographs. Foreword by Sir Roden Cutler a past Governor of New South Wales. The book is in Fine condition Catalogue number 2405. John Sautelle was a long term columnist and writer. He was born at Bombala in the Monaro area of NSW. He took an active part in his life in both rural activities and research into his hobby, trout fishing. A foundation member and life member of the Monaro Acclimatisation Society, a Patron of the Cooma Branch, a foundation member of the NSW Institute of Freshwater Fishermen. He is a past deputy chairman of the Amateur Fishermans Advisory Council. He was also Captain of the Australian Fly Fishing team to England in 1987. Available from www.antiquariananangler.com

05.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Your online bookshop for out of print books on fish and fishing... George Patterson wrote Chasing Rainbows. This book tells us of the delights of fly fishing along the alpine rivers of the Monaro and the Snowy Rivers before the construction of the Snowy Scheme at a time when anglers either hiked or rode on horseback to fish the alpine areas of the Monaro fishery. Several small tears to edges of the D/J. Slightly foxing but in near fine condition. Published by Murray Publishing in Sydney this undated book (1959), has a dustjacket and 100 pages. Three colour plates including a painting of The Kosciusko Range from the Geehi Hut. The foreword is by Sir George Latham and the Dust Jacket by artist Frank Beck. Catalogue number 4103. George Herbert Patterson (18901968) was a pioneering Australian advertising executive who established an agency group that dominated the Australian advertising industry throughout much of the 20th century. His agency was the largest in the country from the 1930s until the 1980s. For most of his life Patterson had a passion for fishing and a deep and abiding love for the fabulously beautiful high country of Australia, the wilderness where trout abound in turbulent streams, and a man can be as far from a disturbing world as he wants to be. He published his autobiography, Life Has Been Wonderful (1956), and two books on trout fishing, Chasing Rainbows (1959) and Angling in the Andes (1961). Landscape painting, collecting antiques, golf, tennis and fishing were his favourite pastimes. Please contact me if I can be of further assistance Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

04.01.2022 Available from WWW.antiquarianangler.com In October 1907 the New South Wales Fisheries Department compiled under their direction a booklet that was issued by the Intelligence Department and ... Government Tourist Bureau titled The Fisheries of New South Wales. This was an information booklet to promote and advise tourists from interstate and abroad of over 195 of the fresh and saltwater fisheries available within the state. It includes a summary of the Fisheries Act 1902. The booklet includes many black and white photographs of fishing locations and three maps. This copy has Ex private library plate (Ingleton) and foxing and browning on prelims. It has some wear but is in very good condition for its age. A green pictorial board cover and contains 69 pages. Catalogue number 3774. Available from WWW.antiquarianangler.com

03.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com Steve Williamson. wrote Fishing and Camping Guide to in the Snowy Mountains, An introduction to trout fishing and camping in the Snowy Mountains area. Details of the lakes, dams, river and stream fisheries, techniques, species, bait, lure and fly selection. Has many detailed maps and photographs of the areas and recipes for the successful angler. Published by the Australian Fishing Network Melbourne 2011 update . 4to Illust 10...4pp. It has a lift board cover. Catalogue No 4463. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com

03.01.2022 Available from www.antiquarianangler.com your online bookshop for out of print books on fish, fishing, and natural history.... Lawrence J. WACKETT wrote the book Studies of an Angler, The book contains studies of the trout, fishing techniques, insects, fly tying and casting plastic bodies for artificial flies, but most significant is the study of the effect of barometric pressure on trout. Gingrich commented that this one chapter on pressure had a higher revelation quotient ... than any one chapter in any of the hundreds of fishing books that have come out anywhere since 1950. Although it is based on scientific data this book suggests a practical approach to fly fishing. The book is in Very Fine Condition $80 plus postage Published by Picken and Sons of Melbourne in 1950, It has a dustjacket and 235 pages. Catalogue number 2370. The author, Wing Commander Sir Lawrence James Wackett KBE, DFC, AFC, is widely regarded as "father of the Australian aircraft industry". He has been described as "one of the towering figures in the history of Australian aviation covering, as he did, virtually all aspects of activities: pilot, designer of airframes and engines, entrepreneur and manager". He established the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation was knighted for his services to aviation and was a winner of the Oswald Watt Gold Medal in 1974 for brilliant performance in the air or the most notable contribution to aviation by an Australian or in Australia. Wackett also wrote the highly collectable book My Hobby is Trout Fishing. Please contact me for further assistance. Available from www.antiquarianangler.com