The Complete Book Of Fly Fishing. By Joe Brooks. Brooks (Joseph White). (1901-1972).

(Hardcover, 1958). 1958 1st edition. 8vo (156 x 238mm). Pp352. B/w photographs and illustrations. Two-tone blue and tan cloth, red fly motif to upper board, spine titled in red and black. Good-plus. Lacks dust-wrapper. Author's presentation copy inscribed from Joe Brooks to Svend Saabye. Comprehensive introduction to all aspects of flyfishing, inland and at sea. Emphasis on trout but includes bass, Atlantic salmon, landlocked salmon and panfish. Saltwater angling inshore and offshore: sea trout, cutthroat, brook trout, steelhead plus sections on flies and fly-tying. Chapters include:- Fly fishing tackle; Practical casts; Classification of fly patterns; Dry fly fishing for trout; Wet fly fishing for trout; Nymphs, ants and beetles for trout; Streamers and bucktails for trout; Landing bass on the fly; Salt water fly fishing; Chumming and fly fishing in salt water; Fly fishing for Atlantic salmon; The landlocked salmon; Trout that go to sea; Fly fishing for pan fish; Stream manners and safety; Clothing; Knots. .