The story of barbel and the men who fished for them.

Over the last ten millennia, the barbel has grown from being a minority species to the pre-eminent fish in England’s flowing waters. This is the story of the fish itself, and also of the men who have fished for it. It is a tale of pioneers, innovators, privilege and poverty and angling at its best and worst extremes - not to mention at least two court cases, one murder and a habitual flasher!

Book and dust jacket are in excellent condition, appearing unread. It will make a great addition to any collection of angling books.

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