ISBN10: 0304294667, ISBN13: 9780304294664, [publisher: Cassell & Co. London. 1976.] Hardcover (Hardcover, 1976). (1976) 1978 reprint. Small 8vo (130 x 202mm). Ppvi,117. B/w photographs and illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Foxing to edges and end-papers. Good-plus in slightly rubbed, frayed and clipped dust-wrapper. "Billy Lane analyses all the variables which may confront the angler - wind, weather, speed of current (or drift in stillwater), depth, casting distance, choice of bait etc - and describes the right float, tackle and technique to cope with each combination of conditions. Billy Lane is one ofthe most innovative of float fishermen and the book contains all his latest ideas [which have] been proved successful in practice." Chapters include, stillwater floats; stillwater floats - stepping up the distance; stillwater floats for long-range fishing; river floats - the Avon syndrome; river floats for downsteam wind; river floats - the downstream wind alternatives; river fishing - long range and shallow water. .
[MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1976]
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ISBN10: 0304294667, ISBN13: 9780304294664, [publisher: Cassell & Co. London. 1976.] Hardcover First Edition (Hardcover, 1976). 1976 1st edition. 8vo (132 x 202mm). Ppvi,117. B/w photographs and illustrations. Olive boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Very good in slightly shelf-worn, unclipped dust-wrapper. "Billy Lane analyses all the variables which may confront the angler - wind, weather, speed of current (or drift in stillwater), depth, casting distance, choice of bait etc - and describes the right float, tackle and technique to cope with each combination of conditions. Billy Lane is one ofthe most innovative of float fishermen and the book contains all his latest ideas [which have] been proved successful in practice." Chapters include, stillwater floats; stillwater floats - stepping up the distance; stillwater floats for long-range fishing; river floats - the Avon syndrome; river floats for downsteam wind; river floats - the downstream wind alternatives; river fishing - long range and shallow water. .
[MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1976]
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