The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout by Charles Barker Bradford
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"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.)
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| Author | Bradford, Charles Barker, 1862-1917 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16013666 |
| Title |
The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle |
| 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 www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SH: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling |
| Subject | Trout |
| Subject | Trout fishing |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37856 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37856-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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