Product Description

John Bailey has travelled all the world's continents in pursuit of fish. His extraordinary adventures have taken him to the most remote and inhospitable parts of the globe as well as those more familiar areas much closer to home. He has encountered espionage, death threats, and even a plane crash, as well an immense variety of fish and a collection of assorted characters from around the world, many of which he is proud to call true friends. Trout at Ten Thousand Feet is a collection of John Bailey's remarkable and hugely entertaining fishing tales that reflect a lifetime's passion for fishing. This exciting, adventurous and often humorous book brilliantly captures the essential magic and mystery of angling - from anchovy to zander. Laced with witty and apposite line illustrations throughout, the book is a fascinating and compelling read, and the perfect gift for any fisherman.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #536707 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Synopsis
John Bailey has travelled all the world's continents in pursuit of fish. His extraordinary adventures have taken him to the most remote and inhospitable parts of the globe as well as those more familiar areas much closer to home. He has encountered espionage, death threats, and even a plane crash, as well an immense variety of fish and a collection of assorted characters from around the world, many of which he is proud to call true friends. Trout at Ten Thousand Feet is a collection of John Bailey's remarkable and hugely entertaining fishing tales that reflect a lifetime's passion for fishing. This exciting, adventurous and often humorous book brilliantly captures the essential magic and mystery of angling - from anchovy to zander. Laced with witty and apposite line illustrations throughout, the book is a fascinating and compelling read, and the perfect gift for any fisherman.

About the Author
John Bailey is an internationally renowned author, photographer and presenter of television programmes on angling and natural history. One of Britain's best-known anglers, he has written numerous books including Tales from the Riverbank (BBC Books), John Bailey's Freshwater Fishing (Dorling Kindersley) and John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fishing (New Holland). He has two television series in preparation on fishing, for the BBC and Channel 4. He lives in Salthouse, North Norfolk.

Customer Reviews

An outstanding book which is destined to be a classic
This book is not just of appeal to the angler but to anyone who loves literature and wants to get the feel for far and distant places. Bailey's book is up there with Falkus Sea Trout Fishing, rivals Bryson for humourous description and outdoes Fergal Keane for conveying the plight of the poverty stricken of the third world. I read it from cover to cover in a single day and have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. It will change your perception of the world and take you to places that those of us who are not as adventurous (or hardy!) can only dream of.