Picking up from the subsurface thread, I was surprised to see the prices. It felt like for years that the carp book collectible thing had died a bit. I know Micky grays and Dave lanes books are valuable but are any of the others?
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Pecks and 1st edition carp strikes back seem to make good money too
Pecks and 1st edition carp strikes back seem to make good money too
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It's funny isn't it, It all seemed to go downhill for a while and all the books were ten a penny! I always thought the freebird ones were the nicest
It's funny isn't it, It all seemed to go downhill for a while and all the books were ten a penny! I always thought the freebird ones were the nicest
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I have noticed a big upturn over the last couple of months. I've been outbid on a couple of books, which hasn't happened in ages!
I have noticed a big upturn over the last couple of months. I've been outbid on a couple of books, which hasn't happened in ages!
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I'd really like to add Dave lanes first book and lee jacksons but the money they make is a bit more than I'd like to pay. Remember letting Dave's first book go on eBay a couple of years back as it went over 15 quid, but of a facepalm moment looking back at it.
I'd really like to add Dave lanes first book and lee jacksons but the money they make is a bit more than I'd like to pay. Remember letting Dave's first book go on eBay a couple of years back as it went over 15 quid, but of a facepalm moment looking back at it.
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Waiting for waddle, probably being the most sort after book of them all,, recently saw one for sale with a slightly damaged corner at £250..+
Waiting for waddle, probably being the most sort after book of them all,, recently saw one for sale with a slightly damaged corner at £250..+
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Hindsight eh. You can still get Dave lanes big carp legends for not a lot of money though. Those books are decent value on eBay it seems, I've just been looking through
Hindsight eh. You can still get Dave lanes big carp legends for not a lot of money though. Those books are decent value on eBay it seems, I've just been looking through
Alan Tomkins "Magic In The Water" is always up for sale for silly money 
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I had 2 off them, sold one on here years ago for 100. one I have left my daughters can flog when I croak it with the rest of my fishing bookcase..waiting for waddle must be the most boring read out of the lot off them also, god knows why it fetches so much..
I had 2 off them, sold one on here years ago for 100. one I have left my daughters can flog when I croak it with the rest of my fishing bookcase..waiting for waddle must be the most boring read out of the lot off them also, god knows why it fetches so much..
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I've read the rig chapter, food for thought!
I've read the rig chapter, food for thought!
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unscented white pea..
unscented white pea..
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Wasn't it 4 inch hairs?
Wasn't it 4 inch hairs?
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There's a copy of carp life by Mike Willmott on eBay at the moment that I'm watching, I know they have sold for a fair bit in the past. Hoping to get it for a reasonable price!
There's a copy of carp life by Mike Willmott on eBay at the moment that I'm watching, I know they have sold for a fair bit in the past. Hoping to get it for a reasonable price!
Some people are just chancing it seen nigel sharps book on amazon the other day £450
Living the dream they would be getting that
Living the dream they would be getting that
I have a number of the books that have been mentioned (Lee Jacksons, Pecks, First Micky Gray Book, Subsurface 1). Dip into all now and again and they are all a good read (even more so in this lockdown period).
Have to say that of them all Micky Gray's 'A Merry Olde Dance' is favourite but that seems to go for a lot these days. I paid £80 for a near mint one about 7 years ago which is the most I have ever spent on a book (including degree textbooks). Must have read it half a dozen times over the years and each and every time enjoyed it.
Have to say that of them all Micky Gray's 'A Merry Olde Dance' is favourite but that seems to go for a lot these days. I paid £80 for a near mint one about 7 years ago which is the most I have ever spent on a book (including degree textbooks). Must have read it half a dozen times over the years and each and every time enjoyed it.
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Is his 2nd one a good read too?
Is his 2nd one a good read too?
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Yes
Yes
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Yes. Great read
Yes. Great read
In reply to Post #18
I'll grab a copy
I'll grab a copy
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There are some of Rob Maylins early bboks on ebay at what I concider are a good price at the moment. Tiger Bay for about £30 , its a good read as well unlike some of his later stuff which is just rubbish IMO.
There are some of Rob Maylins early bboks on ebay at what I concider are a good price at the moment. Tiger Bay for about £30 , its a good read as well unlike some of his later stuff which is just rubbish IMO.
Lads, if you want a really good read check out footprints and memories by M L Skeet.
The fella fished with Lenny Middleton at Waveney and was in on the hair rig early doors, fantastic book based around that era and his later years.
It can be found on EBay
The fella fished with Lenny Middleton at Waveney and was in on the hair rig early doors, fantastic book based around that era and his later years.
It can be found on EBay
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Beyond the Green Gate by Stuart Brookes goes for a few quid. Really good read too.
Beyond the Green Gate by Stuart Brookes goes for a few quid. Really good read too.
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I have that but yet to read.will start it next.. the Eddie price diaries is one I regret not buying when it came out..
I have that but yet to read.will start it next.. the Eddie price diaries is one I regret not buying when it came out..
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I got two copies of that yon
I got two copies of that yon
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Great book. He should write another really.
Great book. He should write another really.
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I knew a few of the lads who were on the lakes around the time and they said what a good angler and bloke he was.
I think he does a fair bit of barbel fishing now.
I knew a few of the lads who were on the lakes around the time and they said what a good angler and bloke he was.
I think he does a fair bit of barbel fishing now.
In reply to Post #16
Another cracking read.
Another cracking read.
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I've just finished Keith Jenkins three books, they're entertaining arent they
I've just finished Keith Jenkins three books, they're entertaining arent they
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If you enjoyed Keith's books, try illusions of maya, published by freebird.. 👍
If you enjoyed Keith's books, try illusions of maya, published by freebird.. 👍
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I liked that, I read it when it came out.
I liked that, I read it when it came out.
i've just got dave lanes fine lines off his site theres a £5 discount on them during this lockdown.
great read so far
great read so far
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Thats a cracker 👍
Thats a cracker 👍
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I used to fish with Lenny in hist later years on the Woolpack
I used to fish with Lenny in hist later years on the Woolpack
In reply to Post #32
I've got far too many lol, think my 2 favourites have been forgotten chapters and Nigel Sharpes 'living the dream"
I've got far too many lol, think my 2 favourites have been forgotten chapters and Nigel Sharpes 'living the dream"
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Terrys 2nd one is OK, but not a patch on the first, which is absolutely fantastic. It was published after he passed away so it has a kind of unfinished feel to it.
Terrys 2nd one is OK, but not a patch on the first, which is absolutely fantastic. It was published after he passed away so it has a kind of unfinished feel to it.
In reply to Post #36
My 3 favourites are
1:flick of a tail Dave lane
2:fox pool
3:redmire pool
Fantastic books that make you feel involved and make you want to go fishing
My 3 favourites are
1:flick of a tail Dave lane
2:fox pool
3:redmire pool
Fantastic books that make you feel involved and make you want to go fishing
Glad to see books are making a resurgence. Although I've started watching YouTube bids more nothing beats a good book
Favs include Hearns ones, Lanes first two, the Maylin trilogy, A Merry Olde Dance, Carp Life 1, Forgotten Chapters, Beyond the Green Gate and the Subsurfaces.
Couldn't get into Chillys, Nigel Sharps or the later Big Carp books.
Springates first book was okay, didn't bother with the second and third but kind of wish I had now.
Currently tempted by Shelleys. Are they any good?
Favs include Hearns ones, Lanes first two, the Maylin trilogy, A Merry Olde Dance, Carp Life 1, Forgotten Chapters, Beyond the Green Gate and the Subsurfaces.
Couldn't get into Chillys, Nigel Sharps or the later Big Carp books.
Springates first book was okay, didn't bother with the second and third but kind of wish I had now.
Currently tempted by Shelleys. Are they any good?
In reply to Post #38
I wasn't impressed, don't think it's well written, Mike Wilmotts are great.
I wasn't impressed, don't think it's well written, Mike Wilmotts are great.
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They're ok at best mate. The first is the better of the three.
They're ok at best mate. The first is the better of the three.
I have loads of books I haven't gotten round to reading yet
Most of them are still packaged up and in opened
Even Darrell pecks is on the shelf like that lol
Most of them are still packaged up and in opened
Even Darrell pecks is on the shelf like that lol
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Peck's book is a good read. Brutally honest and truthful. He doesnt dress it up like some do.
Peck's book is a good read. Brutally honest and truthful. He doesnt dress it up like some do.
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I had his first but sold it on as it wasn't the best to read
I had his first but sold it on as it wasn't the best to read
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You'll hate the others then mate.
You'll hate the others then mate.
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Haha that bad?
There's a few new ones due this year I think....
The Northern Chapters
Dave Little has one due soon I think
Hopefully Mark Holmes & Aaron Coop aswell
Haha that bad?
There's a few new ones due this year I think....
The Northern Chapters
Dave Little has one due soon I think
Hopefully Mark Holmes & Aaron Coop aswell
In reply to Post #41
Peck's was very good, surprisingly good. I really enjoyed it.
I am surprised that Oz Holness's book hasn't been mentioned. I would say that it is as good as any angling book I have read.
I wish that they were all available on Kindle as I'm not that bothered about the paper copies.
Peck's was very good, surprisingly good. I really enjoyed it.
I am surprised that Oz Holness's book hasn't been mentioned. I would say that it is as good as any angling book I have read.
I wish that they were all available on Kindle as I'm not that bothered about the paper copies.
Of the books not so often mentioned I really liked Dave Levy's Fallen Kings and also John Claridge's Beauties and the Beasts.
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Dave Levy's chapter on the reservoir was fantastic. I haven't read John's but his articles were always well written.
Dave Levy's chapter on the reservoir was fantastic. I haven't read John's but his articles were always well written.
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Peck's was very good, surprisingly good. I really enjoyed it.
Not read any of his books. I remember his Carpworld articles that covered his time on the north met pits, brilliant, think they were his first?
Peck's was very good, surprisingly good. I really enjoyed it.
Not read any of his books. I remember his Carpworld articles that covered his time on the north met pits, brilliant, think they were his first?
In reply to Post #46
Oz's is up there with tels and laneys for me. Awesome book, one of my very faves
Oz's is up there with tels and laneys for me. Awesome book, one of my very faves
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Yes that bad mate. His first was ghost written by Jamie Clossick who did a good job imo. The second two are by Jim and he comes across exactly like he does everywhere else
Yes that bad mate. His first was ghost written by Jamie Clossick who did a good job imo. The second two are by Jim and he comes across exactly like he does everywhere else
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I agree Yonny. His second book contains a lot, in fact a ridiculous amount, of quality uk carp, some great photography. Unfortunately the writing is aggressive, paranoid and a real turn off.
I agree Yonny. His second book contains a lot, in fact a ridiculous amount, of quality uk carp, some great photography. Unfortunately the writing is aggressive, paranoid and a real turn off.
In reply to Post #47
Both good books. Oz Holness's book is next on my list and just bought Merry Olde Dance
Both good books. Oz Holness's book is next on my list and just bought Merry Olde Dance
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Adams stories are all well written but I got confused as he flits from time period to time period and keeps talking about a pb at the time, yet the previous chapters he caught bigger and were not pbs. I know it was intentional by him to be different but I struggled with that aspect of the book (I mentioned that to him and he appreciated the feedback) but he does write well and has fished some off the beaten track lakes which makes the stories a little more interesting
Adams stories are all well written but I got confused as he flits from time period to time period and keeps talking about a pb at the time, yet the previous chapters he caught bigger and were not pbs. I know it was intentional by him to be different but I struggled with that aspect of the book (I mentioned that to him and he appreciated the feedback) but he does write well and has fished some off the beaten track lakes which makes the stories a little more interesting
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One thing about this pandemic is its bringing out peoples true colours, no more less than Adam's. The blokes an absolute weapon, and I would suggest that people take a look at his twitter account, before parting company with their hard earned cash for his book
One thing about this pandemic is its bringing out peoples true colours, no more less than Adam's. The blokes an absolute weapon, and I would suggest that people take a look at his twitter account, before parting company with their hard earned cash for his book
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Yes I have Oz's and Adams
Oz one is really good but totally agree with comment about Adams being really disjointed. I found it hard to read too. Felt a bit cheated that the Wraysbury section (which is excellent) is the same as he wrote in the Wraysbury Chronicles
Yes I have Oz's and Adams
Oz one is really good but totally agree with comment about Adams being really disjointed. I found it hard to read too. Felt a bit cheated that the Wraysbury section (which is excellent) is the same as he wrote in the Wraysbury Chronicles
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I'm not on Twitter but i guess you're refering to his "covid denier"comments? - seem to be a few on Instagram too.
I enjoyed the book as a whole but understand the comments on jumping around....too many mentions of the carp gods and ocular calories !
I'm not on Twitter but i guess you're refering to his "covid denier"comments? - seem to be a few on Instagram too.
I enjoyed the book as a whole but understand the comments on jumping around....too many mentions of the carp gods and ocular calories !
In reply to Post #58
I'd never heard the term cancel culture but having googled it I see where you're coming from
I'd never heard the term cancel culture but having googled it I see where you're coming from
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Ironically I read Adam's book during first COVID lockdown and enjoyed it. I've had to block his retweets though as it was getting embarrassing. Some of the things he was sharing are the equivalent of Facebook pages giving away Range Rovers because they had the wrong coloured seat stitching on a page created 12 hours ago.
Ironically I read Adam's book during first COVID lockdown and enjoyed it. I've had to block his retweets though as it was getting embarrassing. Some of the things he was sharing are the equivalent of Facebook pages giving away Range Rovers because they had the wrong coloured seat stitching on a page created 12 hours ago.
He is great on TV and writing about fishing but the moment he strays into politics, flat Earth or COVID he goes full tinfoil hat and I can't cope with that.
How TF anyone can believe the Earth is flat and be prepared to get on a plane and fly transcontinental is beyond me
How TF anyone can believe the Earth is flat and be prepared to get on a plane and fly transcontinental is beyond me
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Is he really a Flat Earther?
Is he really a Flat Earther?
In reply to Post #63
Krushergate is a hilarious tale
Krushergate is a hilarious tale
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Which sadly did not make it into the book
Which sadly did not make it into the book
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Does the book cover his time on Spinnaker, where he blanked, threw his toys out of the pram, then blatantly poached the Reserve in daylight, caught a carp, then was caught and kicked out of the club?
Does the book cover his time on Spinnaker, where he blanked, threw his toys out of the pram, then blatantly poached the Reserve in daylight, caught a carp, then was caught and kicked out of the club?
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I was pissed off that wasn't in the book. Or the Korda situation/parting.
The book is highly autobiographical and to miss bits like that is criminal imo.
I was pissed off that wasn't in the book. Or the Korda situation/parting.
The book is highly autobiographical and to miss bits like that is criminal imo.
In reply to Post #64
Does anyone have first hand experience of what really happened?
Does anyone have first hand experience of what really happened?
In reply to Post #62
Surprised me that. Don't watch much you tube stuff but when I have seen the odd links him he comes across as a decent fella for me
Flat earth WTF
So wrong
Surprised me that. Don't watch much you tube stuff but when I have seen the odd links him he comes across as a decent fella for me
Flat earth WTF
So wrong
In reply to Post #69
Ive got the wrong books, that no one wants to read. I have a complete works of Jim Gibbinson, including a number of 1st ed of Carp from 1969, one mint. No one want to read 'how to' books anymore, not when you can learn it from some kid with bumfluff on his chin on YT.
Ive got the wrong books, that no one wants to read. I have a complete works of Jim Gibbinson, including a number of 1st ed of Carp from 1969, one mint. No one want to read 'how to' books anymore, not when you can learn it from some kid with bumfluff on his chin on YT.
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I know what you mean. There is a wealth of knowledge in those books though which goes way beyond YouTube, covering the stuff which really matters: understanding how carp feed, swim selection, weather observations and stealth. YouTube is generally just a big sales pitch for munga and bait boats!
I know what you mean. There is a wealth of knowledge in those books though which goes way beyond YouTube, covering the stuff which really matters: understanding how carp feed, swim selection, weather observations and stealth. YouTube is generally just a big sales pitch for munga and bait boats!
In reply to Post #70
I have a soft spot for 'Carp' by Jim G (a chap I know has a piece in there about the Cut). A fantastic book.
But it's not realistic to expect guys of today to obtain how-to info from books that are 50+ years old. Lets face it, our appreciation of such books is largely romantic and the info from these "kids with bumfluff" is more accessible, more relevant, and if we're truthful it's every bit as effective in terms of education. None of this new stuff would be possible without the work of the pioneers e.g. Jim G of course, but times move on.
I have a soft spot for 'Carp' by Jim G (a chap I know has a piece in there about the Cut). A fantastic book.
But it's not realistic to expect guys of today to obtain how-to info from books that are 50+ years old. Lets face it, our appreciation of such books is largely romantic and the info from these "kids with bumfluff" is more accessible, more relevant, and if we're truthful it's every bit as effective in terms of education. None of this new stuff would be possible without the work of the pioneers e.g. Jim G of course, but times move on.
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Indeed a great old book , but then I loved every thing he wrote.
Indeed a great old book , but then I loved every thing he wrote.
In reply to Post #70
Once enough knowledge is gained to kinda know what you're doing, the story style books are far more influential... Mentality, thought process, approach, watercraft, graft, style etc... Sometimes we must read between the lines but some of the answers can be gleaned from reading people like Jim... Experience cannot be taught... 👍
Once enough knowledge is gained to kinda know what you're doing, the story style books are far more influential... Mentality, thought process, approach, watercraft, graft, style etc... Sometimes we must read between the lines but some of the answers can be gleaned from reading people like Jim... Experience cannot be taught... 👍
In reply to Post #75
Purchased Fine Lines last week, only just started reading it but it's a good read so far
That Northants 45+ leather is a dream fish. Anyone know if its still alive?
Purchased Fine Lines last week, only just started reading it but it's a good read so far
That Northants 45+ leather is a dream fish. Anyone know if its still alive?
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Funnily enough, I just couldn't get into Fine Lines. I would definitely rank Dave's books in descending order. That leather is dead by the way.
Funnily enough, I just couldn't get into Fine Lines. I would definitely rank Dave's books in descending order. That leather is dead by the way.
In reply to Post #77
Obsession is the best of the first two
Shame about that leather. Wonder what the biggest UK leather is these days???
Obsession is the best of the first two
Shame about that leather. Wonder what the biggest UK leather is these days???
In reply to Post #78
Rockford one possibly?
Rockford one possibly?
In reply to Post #77
I know a few of the leathers friends had been ottered but I thought it was still going?
Also didn't rate Fine Lines so much.
I know a few of the leathers friends had been ottered but I thought it was still going?
Also didn't rate Fine Lines so much.
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I heard it went quite a few years ago. Fine Lines represents one of a few carp fishing books which I have started and not got round to finishing I'm afraid.
I heard it went quite a few years ago. Fine Lines represents one of a few carp fishing books which I have started and not got round to finishing I'm afraid.
I have a first edition of Carp Fever - got KM to sign it in Simpsons when I was a lad. Often tempted to sell it, but doubt it is worth much to be honest about it. But given people are buying ancient bottles of flavour for stupid money, even I saw a solar baiting needle go for £60, I may try my luck with a few old books 
In reply to Post #82
you might be surprised - i've been looking for a copy of a Merry olde Dance....theres currently a leather bond copy on EBay for 795 quid currently
you might be surprised - i've been looking for a copy of a Merry olde Dance....theres currently a leather bond copy on EBay for 795 quid currently
In reply to Post #83
I know what you mean about Fine Lines
No where near as good as his first two
Think that will be on ebay once I've finished reading it
A Carpers Path is up for pre order at the moment.
That will be a good read for sure
I know what you mean about Fine Lines
No where near as good as his first two
Think that will be on ebay once I've finished reading it
A Carpers Path is up for pre order at the moment.
That will be a good read for sure
In reply to Post #84
Thanks for the Heads-Up on Dave Little's book, placed a preorder too... looks potentially a good one, he fishes some interesting waters.
Thanks for the Heads-Up on Dave Little's book, placed a preorder too... looks potentially a good one, he fishes some interesting waters.
In reply to Post #84
Where is that for pre order lads? Done a quick Google search and not finding anything recent
Where is that for pre order lads? Done a quick Google search and not finding anything recent
In reply to Post #86
A carpers path website
A carpers path website
In reply to Post #87
Thought I would resurrect this thread rather than start a new one. Anyone know of any books that have either recently been released or due for release? Not bought a decent book in a while and just looking around and can't seem to find too many that I don't already have. The 2 I'm looking at (not necessarily new releases) are Carp County and The Northern Chapters so open to any other suggestions
Thought I would resurrect this thread rather than start a new one. Anyone know of any books that have either recently been released or due for release? Not bought a decent book in a while and just looking around and can't seem to find too many that I don't already have. The 2 I'm looking at (not necessarily new releases) are Carp County and The Northern Chapters so open to any other suggestions
In reply to Post #88
Just out of interest I've just bought the wraysbury chronicles again as I left it at my old place when I split from my ex great read,and yeah I'd be interested in any new books anyone can recommend as well.
Just out of interest I've just bought the wraysbury chronicles again as I left it at my old place when I split from my ex great read,and yeah I'd be interested in any new books anyone can recommend as well.
In reply to Post #89
Think I have that, is that the one with a separate map in,
Think I have that, is that the one with a separate map in,
In reply to Post #90
Yeah it's a good read,my favourites are
flick of a tail
Fox pool
Wraysbury chronicles
Redmire pool
Yeah it's a good read,my favourites are
flick of a tail
Fox pool
Wraysbury chronicles
Redmire pool
In reply to Post #89
That's one I don't have but have on my watch list so may well get that
That's one I don't have but have on my watch list so may well get that
In reply to Post #92
Plenty to choose from here,
https://www.anglebooks.com/all-fishing-books/coarse-angling/species-specific/carp.html?price=200-
Plenty to choose from here,
https://www.anglebooks.com/all-fishing-books/coarse-angling/species-specific/carp.html?price=200-
In reply to Post #93
I know, I shop on there but there is so much selection I was looking for a few pointers. I have gone and ordered Lost in a Quiet World by Paul Cook, from there as the theme of the book resonates with me. Not heard of it before so will be reading with a completely open mind
I know, I shop on there but there is so much selection I was looking for a few pointers. I have gone and ordered Lost in a Quiet World by Paul Cook, from there as the theme of the book resonates with me. Not heard of it before so will be reading with a completely open mind
In reply to Post #88
If you are interested in comp fishing history then I would strongly recommend that you try to find a copy of Savay Chronicles. It is a very well put together book and has some fascinating information.
If you are interested in comp fishing history then I would strongly recommend that you try to find a copy of Savay Chronicles. It is a very well put together book and has some fascinating information.
In reply to Post #95
Sure I had this book
Sure I had this book
Reading ALL pages