Fennel's Priory - Traditional Angling

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Traditional angling authors write about the peripherals of our sport - the nature around them and the joy of being by the waterside - as much as the act of catching fish. Their books are not so much technical instruction; instead they are entertaining reads that will transport you to a happier place.

The authors listed here are Nigel's favourites, selected on the basis that they are inspirational and convey the spirit of angling. There are dozens more authors that could be featured. You are advised to browse bookshops at your leisure and identify your own list of favourites.

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	To read a fishing book is the next best thing to fishing. It is like talk in the fishing inn at night. Arthur Ransome

		Fennel's Journal - The Traditional Angling edition The 'Traditional Angling' edition of Fennel's Journal is available to purchase. Written in 2010 it discusses everything from vintage tackle to the mind-set of the traditional angler, with many funny stories included. The 'definitive work' on traditional angling. It is available to buy online in the Fennel's Priory shop.
Traditional angling authors
		Chris Yates Chris is one of the few angling authors who successfully articulate the emotional reasons why we fish. Casting at the Sun \| The Deepening Pool \| The Secret Carp \| How to Fish

		Bernard Venables Countryman and artist, Bernard's writing is as much about the natural world and human nature as it is about catching fish. Fisherman's Testament \| Mr Crabtree goes Fishing \| The Gentle Art of Angling

		Hugh Tempest Sheringham One-time Angling Editor of The Field, Sheringham's writing is some of the finest on traditional angling, capturing the ethics of the sport. An Angler's Hours \| An Open Creel \| Coarse Fishing

		'BB' BB wrote some of the most atmospheric writing on angling, capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the sport. Confessions of a Carp Fisher \| Fisherman's Bedside Book \| Wood Pool

		William Caine Eccentric and self-effacing, his books are witty and entertaining, even to the non-angler. An Angler at Large \| Fish, Fishing and Fishermen

		John Gierach American fly fishing author and advocate of bamboo rods, his down-to-earth and honest writing style makes for inspiring reading. All his books are great. Trout Bum \| Fishing Bamboo \| Fools Paradise \| Still Life with Brook Trout

		Arthur Ransome The author of Swallows and Amazons also wrote a classic angling book, compiled from his articles in the Manchester Guardian in the 1920's. Rod and Line

		Jerome K. Jerome Not strictly an angling author, but his eccentricity is essential reading for the traditional angler. Three Men in a Boat \| The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow

		Jon Beer An advocate of fishing for wild trout in wild places, Jon's writing contains the anecdotal humour essential to traditional angling. Gone Fishing \| The Trout and I

		Thomas McGuane Get the book below, if only for the 'some remarks' section at the beginning, which perfectly articulates traditional angling. The Longest Silence

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