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Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular types, as well as information on how to track your progress.

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Written and illustrated for fishermen, no Latin names or scientific terms. It is clearly illustrated with tips on identification, habitat, fishing technique and bait used with a brief comment on the food quality. Water proof, and tear proof. A handy pocket size booklet.

(Hardback)

Since the 1900s the fly fishers mecca that is the Tongariro River has lured people from all over the world to cast a line on its wide waters.

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New Zealand has a reputation of having the best fly-fishing for trout in the world - but also some of the hardest and most challenging. This step-by-step guide will cover everything you NEED to know to become an expert in the art of fly-fishing!

(Hardback)

Clear, well-illustrated guidebook showing, step-by-step, how to execute all the casts you will ever need: basic Overhead cast to doublehanded Spey cast, simple Roll cast to flamboyant Snake cast, and more.Useful tips on: which cast to use and when, improving your casting techniques, correcting bad habits, best casting rods, reels and flylines.

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New paperback edition - This fascinating and comprehensive book covers all aspects of the history of shooting, drawing on historic illustrations, diaries, game books, and personal testimonies from sportsmen and gamekeepers.

(Hardback)

The Hammer gun is a relatively primitive, totally hand-built, unique, supremely elegant and satisfying work of art; but it also has some genuine advantages over all the expensive modern guns used today. They remain, according to the author, the best guns ever made - and today they are still in many ways better than anything else available.

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Packed with interesting, amusing and informative anecdotes and lavishly illustrated with 130 superb large-format colour photographs that reveal the beauty of our rivers, streams, lakes and countryside, and encourage readers to head out to experience the wonderful world of fly fishing. The perfect gift for any angler.

(Paperback)

An indispensable tool for all fishermen, whether experienced or aspiring.

(Hardback)

In this clear and attractive book are all the essential skills you need to be a competent all-round flyfisher. You will know how to tie reliable and easy knots, to construct the right leaders, learn where the fish are most likely to lie, how to cast to them and which flies to use.

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Intrepid hunter, adventurer and writer Peter Ryan has produced yet another deeply satisfying collection of hunting tales, complemented by sensational imagery.

(Paperback)

Peter Ryan's writing and images have been published around the world. Here he pays tribute to the game animals, people and places that have made New Zealand famous as one of the last great hunting adventures. A book for those whose hearts belong in wild places.

(Hardback)

Comprehensively illuminates hunting from history and changes over time to equipment and clothing to trophies and music. Text in English and German.

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From the successful TV series Red Stag Timber Hunters Club, follow the team of intrepid and passionate hunters who arent afraid to put in the hard yards, reaching areas deep within New Zealands mountainous back country.

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An unrivalled insight into the sad mismanagement of rugby union in the 25 years since it turned professional, endangering its future at amateur level. The book recounts the history of the early decades as a professional sport, and suggests solutions to the injury crisis and financial apartheid operated by the major northern-hemisphere unions....

(Paperback, 3ed)

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Soft-bait basics includes: Placing soft-baits on lead-head hooks, Placing soft-baits on worm-hooks, Lead-head rig, Worm-hook rig, Drop-shot rig, Weighted kingish rig, Hapuku rig, How to tie: A Bimini Twist, How to tie: A Yucatan knot, How to tie: A Back-to-back Uni knot, How to tie: A Palomar knot, How to tie: A Lefty's Loop knot.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Contains: Access to over a 1,000 freshwater fishing spots; Fishing tips from our local experts; Topographic maps showing access; Regulations, permits, contacts and seasons; Species available with commonly used lure or fly; Fly fishing, spinning, trolling, harling and coarse fishing.

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(Paperback)