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Jeremy Paxman has created the perfect literary catch for fellow angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology. Ten thoroughly entertaining themed chapters include 'Ones That Got Away', 'Ones That Didn’t Get Away' and 'Fish That Bit Back'. Each is introduced by Paxman’s own sharp, humorous observations and features both contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse, covering everything from tench tickling to piranha attacks. Some pieces are well known favourites, others are obscure, every one is a delight.
'A superb compilation because it roams from carp to cod, trout to tarpon and does not regurgitate the same old clippings. Paxman has clearly read widely and wisely in putting this together ... probably the definitive anthology of angling writing.' Keith Elliott, Independent on Sunday.
About the Author
Jeremy Paxman is a journalist, best known for his work presenting Newsnight and University Challenge. His books include Friends in High Places, The English and The Political Animal. He lives in Oxfordshire.
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84 of 87 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At first I thought this book would be about Paxmans fishing exploits but it is an anthology of some classic writings on fishing, each chapter introduced with the usual Paxman style. The tales of Irish Pike legends, whaling, tales of fishing inn's and of the live frog baits used by an American Doctor, (just during July and delivered to his door in the morning in a box), counjour up the variety and esscence of why people, though primarily men, fish. It is not easily explained particularly to a non-angling wife. A great little book that will take a long time to read and re-read or fit in your fishing bag. It realy is worth two or three times the price and Paxman has done a great service to fishermen everywhere in the great amount of research that has gone in to the book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A really diverse and interesting look at angling's allure. The book contains a vast selection of short descriptive passages which cover all aspects from idyllic surroundings, the appreciation of fishing skills, and many stories which detail the fascinating exploits of anglers from across the ages. Recommended for anyone with a broader interest in fishing than simply standing at the water's adge.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book to dip into, full of entertaining stories, literary references etc.Ideal gift for an angler, something they'll keep going back to.I have my copy in my lavatory library, amongst the works of Virgil and Jean Paul Sartre (they are only there to impress), and find a page or two entertains beautifully whilst I attend to my ablutions.
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