Practical Sea Fishing by P L Haslope 1905 (Edit)

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Haslope, P. L. Practical Sea Fishing: A Handbook for Sea Anglers. London: L. Upcott Gill, 1905. 274 pages plus ads. 12mo (about 7 1/2" tall). Edges and spine ends worn, endpapers and advertisement pages browned, inner hinge cracking, good+. From the preface by the author: "From boyhood I have been an enthusiastic Sea-fisherman and have had the good fortune to capture all kinds of fish, both at home and abroad....In writing the present little volume my object has been to impart to readers less fortunate than myself all the information which has been collected, trusting that it may result in their enjoying better sport, and taking more interest in this delightful pastime." Illustrations throughout of fishing tackle, hooks, sea fish, knots, etc. Pages of illustrated advertisements at front and back. Covers lines and gear; rods, reels, and tackle; methods of capture for various fish; drift line fishing; fishing from rocks and piers; boats for sea fishing; crabbing, shrimping and prawning; dredging, spearing and minor methods of taking fish; and useful appliances

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