The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout : an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bradford, Charles Barker, 1862-1917

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout" by Charles Barker Bradford is an anthological volume on trout fishing written in the early 20th century. This book discusses the art of angling, particularly addressing the brook trout, its habitats, and the techniques employed by both anglers and fishermen. It features a harmonious blend of lore, practical advice, and a philosophical outlook on fishing that elevates it beyond mere instruction to a celebration of nature and the sport. The opening of the volume sets the stage by emphasizing the significance of the brook trout within the angling community and the gentle art of fishing. Bradford begins with poetic passages that describe the brook trout's environment and then delves into the fundamental differences between casual fishing and the more refined practice of angling, which he suggests is a pursuit of quality over quantity. He also introduces the reader to various fishing techniques and tackle that are essential for a successful experience. Through these early reflections, the author establishes a tone that is both reverent and instructional, inviting readers to appreciate not just the act of fishing but the accompanying beauty of nature and the philosophy of conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The holy anglers

Histories of the trouts how the angler takes them

The angler and the fisherman

Fly-fishing

Walton's way

The wanton way

Fly-fishing for trout

The angler's prayer: save the woods and waters

Trout and trouting

Trouting in canadensis valley

The trouter's outfit

Trout flies, artificial and natural

The brook trout's rival

Trout on barbless hooks

The brook trout incognito

Hooking the trout

Doctor Nature

The brook trout

The angler

Angling

Trout flies

Casting the fly

Tackle talks

The angler's kitchen

Care and breeding of trout

The angler's clothing and footwear

Little casts

Borrowed lines.

Credits:

Produced by Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-10-26