'This delightful collection of more than 40 angling stories ... is an eclectic mix of quirky tales, set within a bygone era, and sympathetically edited by Tom Quinn. ... Some of these fishy tales reference long-lost techniques and equipment, but this does not distract from hooking the reader with its descriptive narrative, making it as accessible and appealing to non-anglers. ... Overall, an excellent read for anglers of all ages.'
Land & Business, CLA
Straight away from the front cover illustration of a suited gent struggling in some discomfort with a giant fly stuck in a delicate area while his ghillie looks on, I could tell I was going to enjoy this book.
I think we all love a good yarn especially if we can identify with either the unfortunate victims in this instance or at least the potential for whatever the misfortune they encountered. The very opening sentence of the introduction says it all - "Fishing, it has been said, is an accident waiting to happen."
This book is a humorous collection of fishing tales gathered from old sources dating from the 1870's to the 1940's which adds a whole different flavour to them, with images of Tweeded gents, cane rods and a time of greater difference between the classes, city folk and country folk.
With adventures set at home and abroad, there is a wide set of styles and stories. Something for everyone you might say.
* Fish and Fly *
