Trout from Small Stillwaters

(Hardback)

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In the sport of trout fishing, small stillwaters stocked with farm-reared trout are of vital importance. They provide easily accessible and affordable fishing in areas where there are simply not enough rivers, or lakes, to cater for the number of people who love to fly fish. Trout from Small Stillwaters is a definitive work aimed at both those planning to take up fly fishing for trout as well as existing anglers who wish to expand their knowledge and techniques. Every fly fisher will benefit from these pages, which are packed with tips and information based on the knowledge and skills, gained over several decades, of a highly acclaimed trout angler. Completely up-to-date and presents expert information about all aspects of the sport including catch and release, the species, record fish, getting started, going fishing for the first time, knots, fishery features, aids and extras Covers competitions, the trout's food, fly patterns, techniques, lures, retrieves, stalking, boat fishing and fishing in adverse conditions Beautifully illustrated with 100 colour photographs and diagrams AUTHOR: Peter Cockwill has a lifetime's experience as a fly fisher and is recognized as the authority on trout fishing in small stillwaters: this is his fifth book. His experience as a writer, speaker, fishing instructor, fishery manager, consultant and extraordinary angler have made him very well known. Notwithstanding this, Peter still has a need "to simply be out fishing for whatever happens to be there". Resident Surrey PPeter Gathercole is a vastly experienced fly fisher whose words and photographs have appeared in countless magazines. His encyclopaedic knowledge of fly tying has led to three best-selling books on the subject. Peter is a gifted angler and principal photographer to the premier UK magazines, Trout and Salmon and Trout Fisherman. 100 colour photos

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Peter Cockwill has a lifetime's experience as a fly fisher and is recognized as the authority on trout fishing in small stillwaters: this is his fifth book. His experience as a writer, speaker, fishing instructor, fishery manager, consultant and extraordinary angler have made him very well known. Notwithstanding this, Peter still retains an enduring need "to simply be out fishing for whatever happens to be there". Resident - Surrey Peter Gathercole is a vastly experienced fly fisher whose words and photographs have appeared in countless magazines. His encyclopaedic knowledge of fly tying has led to three best-selling books on the subject. Peter is a gifted angler, naturalist and journalist and principal photographer to the premier UK magazines, Trout and Salmon and Trout Fisherman.