Amazing Fishing Stories: Incredible Tales from Stream to Open Sea (Wiley Nautical)

From battling monsters from the deep, to the magic and mystery of fly fishing—larger-than-life fish stories that are all true Lifelong fisherman Paul Knight knows the thrill of the chase, the one-on-one battle of endurance between man and beast that is sport fishing. Like Hemingway, and legions of others who've tested themselves against nature, author Paul Knight has traveled to remote parts of the globe to reel in stories of epic adventures with rod and line. In Amazing Fishing Stories, he takes readers on a breathtaking expedition from frozen Russian rivers to the wild jungles of India, detailing the heart-pounding capture of sailfish, tuna, and shark and thrilling struggles with monsters from the deep. There are wonderful stories of fly fishing, as Knight describes in captivating detail the pursuit of salmon, trout, and more exotic sport from the Scottish Highlands to the Indian jungle. International in scope, and covering all types of fishing from open ocean to mountain stream, this eclectic collection of well told fishing stories has something for everyone. The book is a compelling and entertaining read that covers a variety of fishing around the world The author is a leading figure among UK anglers, as CEO of Salmon and Trout Association, and contributor to a wide range of angling magazines, including Gamefisher An ideal gift for the armchair enthusiast and active fisherman, Amazing Fishing Stories is an exhilarating trek across the globe, with a skilled fisherman and masterful writer, in search of the perfect catch. Amazing Fishing Stories......Page 3 Contents......Page 9 Acknowledgements......Page 13 Introduction......Page 15 Part One Captured Monsters......Page 19 Salmon on the Flood......Page 21 World Record in a Rowing Boat......Page 26 Attrition and Slime......Page 31 Brownie of a Lifetime......Page 36 Bananas, Coca-Cola and Tarpon......Page 41 Spinners, Rod Tops and Pike......Page 47 Who Needs a Record?Who Needs a Record?......Page 52 Part Two Interfering Animals......Page 57 Glen Coe Infamy......Page 59 Alaskan Melee......Page 64 Crossed Lines on the Lochy......Page 69 Deveron Monsters......Page 74 Interfering Claws and Teeth......Page 78 Kodiak Bears and Steelhead......Page 83 Part Three Ghosts......Page 89 Maire’s Cottage......Page 91 Sea Trout and Standing Stones......Page 96 King Henry’s Horsemen......Page 101 The Viking’s Lover......Page 106 Silhouette in the River......Page 111 Part Four Amazing Days......Page 117 Orkney Olives and Sea Trout......Page 119 Storm-Tossed Salmon......Page 124 Australian Marlin and Sashimi......Page 129 Colonial Flashback......Page 135 Greedy Australian Trout......Page 140 Tigers, Cats and Elephants......Page 145 Cascades and the French Line Fisherman......Page 150 Part Five Extraordinary Tales......Page 155 The Obnoxious Major......Page 157 Don’t Fool with the Joker!......Page 162 CBA Pot......Page 167 Anchors and Lemonade......Page 172 Bones, Permit and Tarpon......Page 177 Irish Eel Escapology......Page 183 Thomas, Tiger Fish and the Old Bull Elephant......Page 188 Performing Pike......Page 194 Part Six Research and Reminiscences......Page 199 Things Ain’t What They Used to Be......Page 201 From Whitehall to the Great Barrier Reef......Page 206 Unconventional Tactics......Page 211 Mahseer and Funeral Pyres......Page 216 In Search of a Record Salmon......Page 221 Roach to Perch to Monster Pike......Page 226 Dynamite and Goonch......Page 232 Arctic Salmon and Icebergs......Page 237 Part Seven Lost Leviathans......Page 243 Cornish Man-Eater......Page 245 Capture ... Escape ... Recapture .........Page 250 Teifi Ghost......Page 255 Palace Pier Monster......Page 260 Travel from Scottish streams to shark infested seas and from the frozen tundra to tropical reefs. There's every style of fishing, from the magic touch of the fly to blood-and-thunder battles with monsters of the deep. Shiver at ghostly tales from the river bank and marvel at incredible exploits with rod and line. There are stories of ones that got away as well as catches that set records. Discover a treasure trove of stories, invested with a drama and poetry that makes this essential reading for all fishermen, everywhere. A wonderful hardback collection of true tales of adventure with rod and line. Lifelong fisherman Paul Knight knows the thrill of the chase, the one-on-one battle of endurance between man and beast that is sport fishing. Paul Knight has travelled to remote parts of the globe to reel in stories of epic adventures with rod and line. "Travel from Scottish streams to shark infested seas and from the frozen tundra to tropical reefs. There's every style of fishing, from the magic touch of the fly to blood and thunder battles with monsters of the deep. ...--Back cover