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A distinguished account of a lifetime devoted to Atlantic salmon fishing by John Ashley-Cooper, one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished British salmon anglers of the twentieth century.
In A Salmon Fisher's Odyssey, Ashley-Cooper draws upon his extensive experience of salmon rivers, their individual characteristics and the traditions associated with fishing them. Combining personal recollections, observations and reflections, the book offers an intimate portrait of a sporting world shaped by remarkable rivers and generations of dedicated anglers.
The work is especially appealing for its accounts of British salmon waters and its appreciation of the history, character and enduring fascination of salmon fishing.
This handsome edition was published by the Flyfisher's Classic Library in 1996, in a limited printing of 500 copies. Bound in full leather with gilt lettering and decoration to the spine, it includes a silk ribbon marker and comprises 352 pages. No cassette.
This copy is in fine condition.
An attractive collector's edition of an important work of British salmon fishing literature, and a fitting addition to the library of anyone with an appreciation for classic salmon tackle and the great rivers on which it was used.
Explore further works on Atlantic salmon fishing, traditional salmon flies and British angling history in our collection of classic fishing literature , including works by John James Hardy and George M. Kelson.
Author
John Ashley-Cooper
Title
A Salmon Fisher's Odyssey: Rivers and Reflections
Publisher
Flyfisher's Classic Library
Year
1996
Edition
Limited leather-bound edition
Limitation
500 copies
Pages
352
Binding
Full leather with gilt spine decoration
Details
Silk ribbon marker
Condition
Fine
Subject
Atlantic salmon fishing and British salmon rivers
Questions about this book, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
A distinguished account of a lifetime devoted to Atlantic salmon fishing by John Ashley-Cooper, one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished British salmon anglers of the twentieth century.
In A Salmon Fisher's Odyssey, Ashley-Cooper draws upon his extensive experience of salmon rivers, their individual characteristics and the traditions associated with fishing them. Combining personal recollections, observations and reflections, the book offers an intimate portrait of a sporting world shaped by remarkable rivers and generations of dedicated anglers.
The work is especially appealing for its accounts of British salmon waters and its appreciation of the history, character and enduring fascination of salmon fishing.
This handsome edition was published by the Flyfisher's Classic Library in 1996, in a limited printing of 500 copies. Bound in full leather with gilt lettering and decoration to the spine, it includes a silk ribbon marker and comprises 352 pages. No cassette.
This copy is in fine condition.
An attractive collector's edition of an important work of British salmon fishing literature, and a fitting addition to the library of anyone with an appreciation for classic salmon tackle and the great rivers on which it was used.
Explore further works on Atlantic salmon fishing, traditional salmon flies and British angling history in our collection of classic fishing literature , including works by John James Hardy and George M. Kelson.
Author
John Ashley-Cooper
Title
A Salmon Fisher's Odyssey: Rivers and Reflections
Publisher
Flyfisher's Classic Library
Year
1996
Edition
Limited leather-bound edition
Limitation
500 copies
Pages
352
Binding
Full leather with gilt spine decoration
Details
Silk ribbon marker
Condition
Fine
Subject
Atlantic salmon fishing and British salmon rivers
Questions about this book, international shipping, or price are always welcome.