len arbery (39 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: 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.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). (1989) 1990 reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. A comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench with many accounts of the author's own experiences. Features other well-known tench anglers: Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Kevin Clifford, and a foreword by Fred J. Taylor. "With the right approach tench, and big ones too, can be caught regularly by anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary time and effort. Suitable big tench waters are described, and where in these waters the tench are likely to be found. Baits are discussed, and recipes given for successful 'boiles' and other 'specials'. The author also explains the important matter of bite detection best suited to various conditions, and there are exciting stories of large catches of big tench and, more importantly, why these successes were achieved." Chapters include:- Location; Tackle; Bait; Techniques and methods; Physiology; Green giants; Good days. .

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardback. Zustand: 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.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations by Paul Groombridge, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults else good-plus in like dust-wrapper. "In this book, Len Arbery has put together thirty years' knowledge of tench fishing on every conceivable water type - canals, rivers and reservoirs as well as gravel pits and estate lakes - to provide a comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench. He looks at the habits and characteristics of the tench, then goes on to describe how to find the most promising places to fish, and offers sound advice on the most effective tackle and baits to use. Tried and trusted techniques for fishing all types of water and conditions are then discussed, before rounding off with intriguing accounts of some of the most memorable tench catches to date." Chapters include: Memorable big tench; Physiology of the tench; Location; Tackle; Bait and prebaiting; Techniques and methods; Estate lake fishing by Bill Quinlan; The quality dozen; The care of big fish; Tench for the memory. The final chapter, recalling memorable tench captures, has written contributions from Bob Buteux, Tony Arbery, Pete Jackson and Bill Quinlan as well as the author himself. It also tells the story of the capture of Gordon Beavan's British record tench. A good read as well as a useful instructional book. The foreword is by Peter Drennan. .

2nd Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description : 159 pages: ill ; 22cm. Notes: Bibliography: p153-154. - Includes index. Summary: Tench are often thought capricious, but Len Arbery shows how, with the right approach, they can be caught by anyone prepared to put in the time and effort. He describes the best tench waters, and where in those waters the biggest tench are to be found. He outlines techniques for catching them. Subjects: Tench fishing Handbooks, manuals, etc. Angling. Genre: Illustrated. 3 Kg.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, line drawings by Chris Turnbull, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in slightly torn and frayed (possibly clipped) dust-wrapper. A comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench with many accounts of the author's own experiences. Features other well-known tench anglers: Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Kevin Clifford, and a foreword by Fred J. Taylor. "With the right approach tench, and big ones too, can be caught regularly by anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary time and effort. Suitable big tench waters are described, and where in these waters the tench are likely to be found. Baits are discussed, and recipes given for successful 'boiles' and other 'specials'. The author also explains the important matter of bite detection best suited to various conditions, and there are exciting stories of large catches of big tench and, more importantly, why these successes were achieved." Chapters include:- Location; Tackle; Bait; Techniques and methods; Physiology; Green giants; Good days. .

Hard Cover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Green boards with gilt titles to the spine. Clean pages. Firm binding. Jacket is not clipped. 1st Print. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Top edge spotted. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. A comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench with many accounts of the author's own experiences. Features other well-known tench anglers: Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Kevin Clifford, and a foreword by Fred J. Taylor. "With the right approach tench, and big ones too, can be caught regularly by anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary time and effort. Suitable big tench waters are described, and where in these waters the tench are likely to be found. Baits are discussed, and recipes given for successful 'boiles' and other 'specials'. The author also explains the important matter of bite detection best suited to various conditions, and there are exciting stories of large catches of big tench and, more importantly, why these successes were achieved." Chapters include:- Location; Tackle; Bait; Techniques and methods; Physiology; Green giants; Good days. .

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dustwrapper has a stain at bottom or rear cover. It is now protected.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp159. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Top edge spotted. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. A comprehensive guide to catching specimen tench with many accounts of the author's own experiences. Features other well-known tench anglers: Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Kevin Clifford, and a foreword by Fred J. Taylor. "With the right approach tench, and big ones too, can be caught regularly by anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary time and effort. Suitable big tench waters are described, and where in these waters the tench are likely to be found. Baits are discussed, and recipes given for successful 'boiles' and other 'specials'. The author also explains the important matter of bite detection best suited to various conditions, and there are exciting stories of large catches of big tench and, more importantly, why these successes were achieved." Chapters include:- Location; Tackle; Bait; Techniques and methods; Physiology; Green giants; Good days. .

hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. hardback, quarto, 9 7/10" x 7 7/10", a very good tightly bound copy in a pictorial dust wrapper that has minor creasing at head of spine, the text is clean and free of marking, colour plates & b&w illustrations, 167pp.

hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. hardback, quarto, 9 7/10" x 7 7/10", a very good tightly bound copy in a part faded pictorial dust wrapper, the text is clean and free of marking, colour plates & b&w illustrations, 167pp.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1993). 1993 1st edition. 4to (192 x 248mm). Pp167. B/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Dark red boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in like, slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. "With the correct outlook and approach very big river fish can be caught consistently by any angler who is prepared to invest the necessary time and effort." Here is how to do it. Lucid explanations with many good photographs and diagrams. Chapters include: Ecology; Recognition; Location; Tackle; Bait; Winter fishing; Summer fishing; Roach (by Peter Stone); Pike fishing; Care of big fish; Appendix: Records; Bibliography. The foreword is also by Peter Stone. .

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / Second Print (first published 1989). Hardback copy in dark green cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 159pp. B/w photographic frontispiece, b/w photographs and diagrams throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (39/2).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in dark green cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 159pp. B/w photographic frontispiece, b/w photographs and diagrams throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (45/3).

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Limited edition. SIGNED by the author. Physical description; 251p. ill. Notes; Edition no. 60/895. Subjects; Fishing. Angling. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Turnbull (illustrator). 1st Edition. Lovely copy of this 1st edition/1st printing. Fine book with no marks or inscriptions in a fine dust jacket. Now in a clear protective ( removable ) sleeve.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. Large 8vo (175 x 255mm). Ppxii,251. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Tom O'Reilly. Green cloth, gilt titles and heron motif to upper board. Review copy, signed by Tom O'Reilly, but not numbered. Fine in dust-wrapper. "The story of Len Arbery's life as an angler. It recounts his humble beginnings at the local village pond, right through the years and waters, right up to the rarified atmosphere at the most famous carp lake in the land, Redmire Pool, and the characters that enriched his life along the way." Foreword by Dave Steuart and contributions by Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Bob Harrington, Tony Arbery and Kevin Clifford. This edition, limited to just 895 copies signed and numbered by O'Reilly. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2011). 2011 1st edition. 8vo (175 x 254mm). Ppxii,179. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w vignettes by Tom O'Reilly, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 600 copies. Mint in dust-wrapper. Signed by Tom O'Reilly. Numbered copy from an edition of 600 copies. Len Arbery reminisces about carp fishing, including stories of fishing with many noted barbel anglers such as Bob Harrington, Steve Hare, Bob Buteux, Fred J. Taylor, Bill Quinlan and others. Chapters include; the beginning .and the end?; my very first barbel; Royalty reflections; Firework Night; Barbel do give small bites; Sometimes .it all proves worthwhile; Back in the barbel swim; Back in the barbel swim II; Touch legering; Winter barbel fishing; Present barbel fishing; Trials and tribulations, by Tony Arbery; An early bath, by Ron Chant; Puzzling barbel, by Bob Harrington; Barbel baits, past and present, by Dave Cohen; A season to savour, by Steve Hare; Instinct or experience?; Postscript. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1984). 1984 1st edition. 4to (190 x 247mm). Pp248. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Pink boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in used and slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. Undoubtedly the most famous water in carp fishing history. Absolutely essential reading for anyone with an interest in Redmire or the history of carp fishing in general. Contributions from Fred J. Taylor; Rod Hutchinson; Chris Yates; BB and of course the two authors themselves - Kevin Clifford and Len Arbery. Highly recommended and a carp fishing classic. Chapters include: The scene is set; The die is cast; First impressions; The formative years; The waning years; Death and rebirth; Redmire revolution by Rod Hutchinson; Halcyon days by Len Arbery; The wind of change; Redmire - the dream maker by Kevin Clifford; On the seamier side; Redmire revisited by Chris Yates; A year to remember by Kevin Maddocks; Redmire carp 20lb-plus captures 1951-1983; Redmire recognition; Confounded science; The chemistry of big fish; Monsters!; Redmire triumphant - a myth becomes a legend by Chris Yates; Redmire remembered by B.B. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. Large 8vo (175 x 256mm). Ppxiv,147. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w vignettes by Tom O'Reilly. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine copy in dust-wrapper. Len Arbery reminisces about carp fishing, including stories of fishing with many of the greats such as Richard Walker, 'BB' (Denys Watkins-Pitchford), Fred J. Taylor, Maurice Ingham, Bill Keal, Alec Lewis, Peter Frost, Jim Gibbinson, Bob Buteux, Bill Quinlan, Jack Hilton, Roger Smith, Kevin Clifford, Chris Yates and others. Introduction by Bob Buteux, afterword by Lee Barker, two chapters by Tony Meers and one by Stuart Chant. .

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. This is a limited edition no 315/600 cloth bound.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. This book gives an historic review of the sport but also brings us up to date with his techniques and exploits. Signed By the Author.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1984). 1984 1st edition. 4to (190 x 247mm). Pp248. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Pink boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight tanning and fading to top edge. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Undoubtedly the most famous water in carp fishing history. Absolutely essential reading for anyone with an interest in Redmire or the history of carp fishing in general. Contributions from Fred J. Taylor; Rod Hutchinson; Chris Yates; BB and of course the two authors themselves - Kevin Clifford and Len Arbery. Highly recommended and a carp fishing classic. Chapters include: The scene is set; The die is cast; First impressions; The formative years; The waning years; Death and rebirth; Redmire revolution by Rod Hutchinson; Halcyon days by Len Arbery; The wind of change; Redmire - the dream maker by Kevin Clifford; On the seamier side; Redmire revisited by Chris Yates; A year to remember by Kevin Maddocks; Redmire carp 20lb. plus capture 1951-1983; Redmire recognition; Confounded science; The chemistry of big fish; Monsters!; Redmire triumphant - a myth becomes a legend by Chris Yates; Redmire remembered by B.B. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1984). 1984 1st edition. 4to (190 x 247mm). Pp248. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Pink boards, spine titled in gilt. Boards slightly rubbed otherwise very good in used dust-wrapper. Undoubtedly the most famous water in carp fishing history. Absolutely essential reading for anyone with an interest in Redmire or the history of carp fishing in general. Contributions from Fred J. Taylor; Rod Hutchinson; Chris Yates; BB and of course the two authors themselves - Kevin Clifford and Len Arbery. Highly recommended and a carp fishing classic. Chapters include: The scene is set; The die is cast; First impressions; The formative years; The waning years; Death and rebirth; Redmire revolution by Rod Hutchinson; Halcyon days by Len Arbery; The wind of change; Redmire - the dream maker by Kevin Clifford; On the seamier side; Redmire revisited by Chris Yates; A year to remember by Kevin Maddocks; Redmire carp 20lb. plus capture 1951-1983; Redmire recognition; Confounded science; The chemistry of big fish; Monsters!; Redmire triumphant - a myth becomes a legend by Chris Yates; Redmire remembered by B.B. .

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Salmon boards with gilt titles to the spine. Clean pages. Firm binding. Dust jacket is not price clipped. Signed by both authors to the end page. Bottom of the board edge has a bit of rubbing. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers. Signed by Author(s).