Comprising,
The Chief Methods of Hook and Line Fishing in the British and Other Seas,
and Remarks on Nets, Boats and Boating,
Profusely Illustrated with woodcuts of Leads, Baited Hooks, Knots, Nets, Boats,
and Detailed Descriptions of the Same.
by J.C. Wilcocks
From the Preface; The author has occasionally met with amateurs possessing much local information regarding both Fishing and Fishing-grounds, who have felt at a loss to exercise their knowledge elsewhere. He has therefore made it the object of this work to afford general information of the habits of Sea-fish, as well as correct details of the gear or tackle, which have been illustrated . . .in a manner calculated to convey to the amateur a faithful representation. . . .The experience of the author has now reached to more than a quarter of a century . . . As the greater portion of Sea-fishing is carried on afloat, some remarks on 'Boats and Boating,' with illustrations of a few useful rigs, have been included in the work: . . .This work has been written for amateurs of marine aquatics, from the yachtsman to the owner of the twelve-foot punt; it is also intended to serve as a guide to the manufacturers of fishing-tackle, that they may be enabled to supply their customers with gear really adapted for sea work, as well as to afford practical information to all concerned. There are many accounts of cruisers attempting to fish from their boats with limited or marginal success. In this book there are a wealth of practical instructions on methods and a very large variety of very interesting gear with which to implement these methods. There is great value in understanding the successful methods of the past as well as those of the present. With this book in the ship's library, it might be a little easier to assure the ship's supper from the anchorage. First published in 1875. Profusely illustrated.
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