by Dixie Carroll (Author)
This vintage book contains a practical book on the popular fresh-water game fish, with information on the tackle necessary and how to properly use it. This book was written with a view to make the sport of fishing more enjoyable and the quest for game fins more successful for the lover of the great outdoors and the follower of nature's water trails. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable hints and practical information, this text is ideal for the beginner, and will also be of utility to those with more experience. The chapters of this book include: 'Bait-Casting Outfit for the Beginner', 'Bait-Casting for the Beginner', 'Split-Bamboo Bait-Casting', 'Steel Bait-Casting Rods and Others', 'The Bait-Casting Rods and Others', 'The Bait-Casting Reel', 'Self-Thumbers vs. Backlashes', et cetera. We are republishing this antiquarian book now complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.