Search Results: Sports - Fishing from Riverwood's Books

NM: High Lonesome Books. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 0944383114 . Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Book is bound as well as stapled. Only light wear overall. Interior pages clean & tight, other than the occasional spot. Light soiling to outer edge of pages. Illustrated. 210 pages. A literate, thoughtful, and sometimes humorous look at running dogs, rural America, and angling for fishes big and small. A collection of 15 essays and 3 pieces of short fiction, in which the author recalls a life of sport in which he roams the Southwest, Midwest and North woods in search of what William Faulkner called "the ancient and unremitting contest", which is the pursuit of game with hounds. Along the way, he reflects on mountain men, wilderness, urban blight, and hunting ethics; mules, chewing tobacco, trotline fishing and other scenes in a vanishing rural America.... (385noto) ; 8vo .

Derrydale Books. Good+. 2003. Softcover. 1586670883 . Ex-library book in good readable condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light upturning of covers, a little soiling outer edge of pages. Pages clean and intact, occasion light wrinkling. This classic of the sea from 1937 not only describes the biology and habitat of the various newly found species, but also provides info on tackle, bait & methods of fishing for sharks. Filled with thrilling discoveries, breathtaking moments and narrow escapes" [665]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 189 pages .

Stackpole Books. Very Good+. 1980. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. 0811720934 . Spiralbound softcover, very nice condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover has light wear to edges and corners, couple tiny rubbed areas where price sticker was removed. Colour & b/w illustrations. Over 170 classic fly patterns incl. Wet flies, streamers, nymphs, dry flies and salmon flies. (240os) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages .

Pruett Publishing Company. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. 0871089025 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition. Laminated cover with usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and tight other than two pages seen with a small amount of soiling and a little soiling to upper edge of pages. Laminate on jacket has some scuffing and light wear to edges; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 189 pages; From a Reviewer: "The thrill and adventure of trout fishing. ....Trout Country: Reflections On Rivers, Fly Fishing & Related Addictions is a collection of stories by veteran angler Bob Saile that takes the reader to waters both famed and obscure and shares Saile's deep appreciation for trout resources, insights into fly-fishing tactics, tributes to famed fly-fisherman, and frank opinions on fish management, and angling ethics. These are memorable, engaging, superbly told stories that celebrate trout fishing in rivers, creeks, lakes across "trout country".… Read More

Little, Brown & Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0316931721 . Ex-library book, still in very good condition, laminated cover and usual library type markings. Light overall wear, interior pages clean and intact, a little soiling to outer edge of pages. B/w illus. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Fiction writers from Hemingway to McGuane have found in fishing, the essence of both sport and literary inspiration. In this book, Wetherell explores his own passion for this meditative art, a passion rooted in the meandering streams of his beloved New Enland to the pristine lochs of Scotland..... With humour, introspection, and wonder, Wetherell chronicles his quest for fresh streams and a deeper solace of the spirit. (400) .

CA: Chronicle Books. Very Good. 1988. First Edition. Softcover. 0877014256 . Ex-library book, still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. A cover has light edge/corner wear, some wear to laminate along spine, light soiling outer edge of pages. Pages clean and intact. B/w photos. "Descriptions and key information for more than 80 of the very best fly-fishing lodges and ranches in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming" Complete with maps and photos. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 224 pages .

Calgary, AB: Orion Publications. Near Fine. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 1550561278 . Signed on endpage by author: "May all your outdoor experiences be both safe & rewarding. Good hunting, Cheers! Bob Gruszecki". Book is in very nice condition - light scuffing and light edge/corner wear to cover. Pages clean and intact. "Follow this thrilling journey that takes us from North America to Africa as the author captures the true spirit of the hunter....Also covers planning for the hunt including what to take, how to prepare, how to photograph your trophy and much more". [384-osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author .