The first section of the book paints the background to the salmon fishing scene today, with a look at its development over the years. The salmon's life cycle, and its exploitation and complex relationship with man past, present and future, are all covered. The tradition of tackle and techniques is described, and those men who have influenced the development of the sport are introduced. Most beats on the great salmon rivers employ ghillies, and their relationship with their "gentlemen" as well as their work, is fully ...
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The first section of the book paints the background to the salmon fishing scene today, with a look at its development over the years. The salmon's life cycle, and its exploitation and complex relationship with man past, present and future, are all covered. The tradition of tackle and techniques is described, and those men who have influenced the development of the sport are introduced. Most beats on the great salmon rivers employ ghillies, and their relationship with their "gentlemen" as well as their work, is fully described. The second section contains a detailed study of the great rivers themselves, from north of the Great Glen (rivers such as the Thurso, Helmsdale, Brora, Conon, Beauly and Kyle of Sutherland) to the West Country of England and Ireland. There is also a look at Atlantic salmon fishing in other lands.
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Very Good+, Very Good+ 4TO, 238 pgs., Photos & Illus, Hardcover. Hardcover: Dark green cloth binding with title on spine in gold. Endpapers and text pages are crisp and clean. Jacket: Excellent condition. Color-photo illustrated front and back. Very attractive/desirable copy in protective mylar. This authoritative, evocative and beautifully illustrated book offers a complete picture of the 'King' of fish, Salmon on the great rivers of the United Kingdom. Illustrated throughout. Nice tight binding.
Add this copy of The Great Salmon Beats to cart. $43.31, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by David & Charles.
