This fantastic book comprises a comprehensive guide to fishing, with information on catching salmon, trout, sea trout, chub, and more. Written in clear, concise language and profusely illustrated, this text is a must-have for the novice fisherman, and it would make for a great addition to any personal library. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will still be of considerable utility to the modern angling enthusiast. The chapters of this volume include: 'On Fishing as a Sport'; 'To Those Thinking of ''Taking-Up'' Fishing'; 'Fly-Fishing in Clear Streams with Dry-Fly and Nymph'; 'Fly-Fishing on Scottish, Northern, and Western Rivers'; 'Thread-line Fishing for Trout and Chub, and the use of a Live Minnow'; 'Natural-fly Fishing', et cetera. We are republishing this text now complete with a new introduction on the history of fishing.