The Art of Angling, as Practised in Scotland

This vintage work contains a complete dissertation on the subject of angling in Scotland, with an index of Scotland's lochs and streams. Complete with all the information one could possible need to know about angling in Scotland, this text is a veritable must-read for Scottish anglers or for anyone with an interest in fishing in this part of the world. Clear, concise, and full of invaluable hints and tips, this text makes for a great addition to any angling library, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this book include: Rivers, Lochs, Tackle, Flies, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing, The Pike, The Trout, The Par, Leistering Salmon, 'On The Raising of Fish and Construction of Fish Ponds in Scotland', 'Recollections and Advices', Angling Districts, et cetera. This book was first published in 1836, and is being republished now with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.