alexander baird keachie (26 résultats)

Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Few anglers are able to fish exclusively on the classic salmon rivers, and most rely on smaller rivers and spate streams. This book sets out to show how every angler can be a successful salmon fisherman, no matter what type of water they fish on. Practical advice is given on all aspects of fishing, including what rod, reel and line to use, the different flies and artificial lures available and how to use them, how to hook, play and land a fish successfully, and how to adapt fishing techniques to suit the circumstances. The book contains tips and ideas based on more than 30 years' experience, and should appeal to both novice and expert fishermen. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good Jacket. Previous owner's rubber stamp on endpapers. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1995). 1995 1st edition. 4to (194 x 252mm). Ppiii,176. Colour and b/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults. Good-plus in slightly used dust-wrapper. "Salmon can provide a fisherman with his finest sport, and there are few anglers who have not dreamt of catching a prime specimen of this king of fish. However, few anglers are able to fish exclusively (or perhaps at all) on the classic salmon rivers such as the Dee and the Spey. Most will rely on smaller rivers and spate streams for their sport, and these can be every bit as rewarding. Alexander Baird Keachie shows how every angler can be a successful salmon fisherman, no matter what type of water he is fishing on." A useful book centred around the idea of affordable salmon fishing. The author looks at tackle, flies and lures, how to hook, play and land the fish as well as several chapters on the salmon's life-cycle and the impossible questions of when and why they take the fly. Chapters include: Salmon salar, the fish; Why do salmon take?; When do salmon take?; Salmon lies, the comfort factor; Clothing and accessories; Fly fishing tackle, choice and preparation; Salmon flies: facts and fancies; Casting with the double-handed rod; Tackling runners and resters; Fly fishing with a floating line; Dibbling for salmon; Nymphing for salmon; The dropped-back dropper; Bombers, dollies and skated tubes; Fishing with a sinking line; Backing up; The stripped fly; Microflies; Hooking, playing and landing; Spinning tackle; Secrets of successful spinning; A fish from the Spey; A day on the Stinchar. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1995). 1995 1st edition. 4to (194 x 252mm). Pp176. Colour and b/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used and spine-faded dust-wrapper. "Salmon can provide a fisherman with his finest sport, and there are few anglers who have not dreamt of catching a prime specimen of this king of fish. However, few anglers are able to fish exclusively (or perhaps at all) on the classic salmon rivers such as the Dee and the Spey. Most will rely on smaller rivers and spate streams for their sport, and these can be every bit as rewarding. Alexander Baird Keachie shows how every angler can be a successful salmon fisherman, no matter what type of water he is fishing on." A useful book centred around the idea of affordable salmon fishing. The author looks at tackle, flies and lures, how to hook, play and land the fish as well as several chapters on the salmon's life-cycle and the impossible questions of when and why they take the fly. Chapters include: Salmo Salar, the fish; Why do salmon take?; When do salmon take?; Salmon lies, the comfort factor; Clothing and accessories; Fly fishing tackle, choice and preparation; Salmon flies: facts and fancies; Casting with the double-handed rod; Tackling runners and resters; Fly fishing with a floating line; Dibbling for salmon; Nymphing for salmon; The dropped-back dropper; Bombers, dollies and skated tubes; Fishing with a sinking line; Backing up; The stripped fly; Microflies; Hooking, playing and landing; Spinning tackle; Secrets of successful spinning; A fish from the Spey; A day on the Stinchar. .

Etat : Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1995). 1995 1st edition. 4to (194 x 252mm). Ppiii,176. Colour and b/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. Author's presentation copy - "To George Findlay, a genuine 'fly' guy. Best wishes and screaming reels, A.B. Keachie." "Salmon can provide a fisherman with his finest sport, and there are few anglers who have not dreamt of catching a prime specimen of this king of fish. However, few anglers are able to fish exclusively (or perhaps at all) on the classic salmon rivers such as the Dee and the Spey. Most will rely on smaller rivers and spate streams for their sport, and these can be every bit as rewarding. Alexander Baird Keachie shows how every angler can be a successful salmon fisherman, no matter what type of water he is fishing on." A useful book centred around the idea of affordable salmon fishing. The author looks at tackle, flies and lures, how to hook, play and land the fish as well as several chapters on the salmon's life-cycle and the impossible questions of when and why they take the fly. Chapters include: Salmon salar, the fish; Why do salmon take?; When do salmon take?; Salmon lies, the comfort factor; Clothing and accessories; Fly fishing tackle, choice and preparation; Salmon flies: facts and fancies; Casting with the double-handed rod; Tackling runners and resters; Fly fishing with a floating line; Dibbling for salmon; Nymphing for salmon; The dropped-back dropper; Bombers, dollies and skated tubes; Fishing with a sinking line; Backing up; The stripped fly; Microflies; Hooking, playing and landing; Spinning tackle; Secrets of successful spinning; A fish from the Spey; A day on the Stinchar. .

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Illustrated with numerous b/w and colour photographic plates and b/w figures (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Firmly bound, clean with no writing inside. Jacket has some creasing, wear and rubbing to top spine edge, not price clipped.

Etat : New. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1995). 1995 1st edition. 4to (194 x 252mm). Ppiii,176. Colour and b/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. New unread copy in dust-wrapper. "Salmon can provide a fisherman with his finest sport, and there are few anglers who have not dreamt of catching a prime specimen of this king of fish. However, few anglers are able to fish exclusively (or perhaps at all) on the classic salmon rivers such as the Dee and the Spey. Most will rely on smaller rivers and spate streams for their sport, and these can be every bit as rewarding. Alexander Baird Keachie shows how every angler can be a successful salmon fisherman, no matter what type of water he is fishing on." A useful book centred around the idea of affordable salmon fishing. The author looks at tackle, flies and lures, how to hook, play and land the fish as well as several chapters on the salmon's life-cycle and the impossible questions of when and why they take the fly. Chapters include: Salmon salar, the fish; Why do salmon take?; When do salmon take?; Salmon lies, the comfort factor; Clothing and accessories; Fly fishing tackle, choice and preparation; Salmon flies: facts and fancies; Casting with the double-handed rod; Tackling runners and resters; Fly fishing with a floating line; Dibbling for salmon; Nymphing for salmon; The dropped-back dropper; Bombers, dollies and skated tubes; Fishing with a sinking line; Backing up; The stripped fly; Microflies; Hooking, playing and landing; Spinning tackle; Secrets of successful spinning; A fish from the Spey; A day on the Stinchar. .

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. 1st 1995. Used (vg) hardback copy in a used (good) jacket. Back of jacket has rumpled laminate coating and some hair-line scratching.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Near-fine hardback copy in Vg+ jacket.

Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st. Well illus throughout, colour plates, b.w. text photos. and figs., pp.176.

Etat : New. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 8vo (162 x 240mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and used. Good copy in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. This book is "for those anglers who wish to progress beyond catching just the occasional fish." Chapters include: For the record; Fly colour, size and speed; A change of fly; New ways with Waddingtons and tubes; Make mine a; Advanced Spey casting; The current situation; A fly fisher's season. Appendices: Fly winging material; Fly patterns. .

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine.

Etat : New. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 8vo (162 x 240mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Ownership label to paste-down. Very good in like dust-wrapper. This book is "for those anglers who wish to progress beyond catching just the occasional fish." Chapters include: For the record; Fly colour, size and speed; A change of fly; New ways with Waddingtons and tubes; Make mine a; Advanced Spey casting; The current situation; A fly fisher's season. Appendices: Fly winging material; Fly patterns. .

Etat : Fine. First Edition, first impression. Publisher's slate grey boards with gilt lettering to spine. Clear, removable, archival protective sleeve fitted to dust-jacket. Illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographic plates with text diagrams and photographs throughout. Quarto. pp. 176. A book in Fine condition in a Fine dust-jacket which is not price-clipped.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. This book shows how all anglers can improve their catch rate by assessing the conditions and adapting their choice of fly colour, size, speed and presentation method accordingly. Fully illustrated throughout with clear photographs and explanatory line drawings. A good , clean and tight book.

Etat : New. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 8vo (162 x 240mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. This book is "for those anglers who wish to progress beyond catching just the occasional fish." Chapters include: For the record; Fly colour, size and speed; A change of fly; New ways with Waddingtons and tubes; Make mine a; Advanced Spey casting; The current situation; A fly fisher's season. Appendices: Fly winging material; Fly patterns. .

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now-mylar sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 176 pages; Physical desc. : 176 p, [16]p of plates : ill. (some col. ) ; 26 cm. Subject: Atlantic salmon fishing. Salmon fishing - Great Britain. Salmon - Angling. Fishing, angling. Summary: Few anglers are able to fish exclusively on the classic salmon rivers, and most rely on smaller rivers and spate streams. This book sets out to show how every angler can be a successful salmon fisherman, no matter what type of water they fish on. Practical advice is given on all aspects of fishing, including what rod, reel and line to use, the different flies and artificial lures available and how to use them, how to hook, play and land a fish successfully, and how to adapt fishing techniques to suit the circumstances. The book contains tips and ideas based on more than 30 years' experience, and should appeal to both novice and expert fishermen. 0 Kg.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in black cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 192pp. B/w photographic frontispiece, colour and b/w photographs, explanatory throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (32/4).

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now-mylar sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 176 pages; Physical desc. : 176 p, [16]p of plates : ill. (some col. ) ; 26 cm. Subject: Atlantic salmon fishing. Salmon fishing - Great Britain. Salmon - Angling. Fishing, angling. Summary: Few anglers are able to fish exclusively on the classic salmon rivers, and most rely on smaller rivers and spate streams. This book sets out to show how every angler can be a successful salmon fisherman, no matter what type of water they fish on. Practical advice is given on all aspects of fishing, including what rod, reel and line to use, the different flies and artificial lures available and how to use them, how to hook, play and land a fish successfully, and how to adapt fishing techniques to suit the circumstances. The book contains tips and ideas based on more than 30 years' experience, and should appeal to both novice and expert fishermen. 0 Kg.

Etat : Very good. 1995, Wiltshire, The Crowood Press, pp176, colour and black and white illustrations, blue cloth in dustwrapper.

1995 1ST VG/VG.