{"product_id":"traditional-angling","title":"Traditional Angling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook 6 in the Fennel's Journal series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Angling celebrates the Waltonian values of angling: about fishing in a seasonal and uncompetitive way, for the pure pleasure of being beside water. It wears its heart on its sleeve and a wildflower in its lapel. It’s passionate, provocative and eccentric, written for those who appreciate the aesthetics of angling and uphold its sporting traditions. As such, it appeals to both fly and bait fishers, and to non-anglers as well. So, with great enthusiasm, raise your bamboo rods aloft for an adventure that proves there’s more to fishing than catching fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction – The differences between traditional and modern angling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Sense – What makes a traditional angler?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaith in the Future – Fennel remembers kind words from Chris Yates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn to Woodwater Pool – Fennel rediscovers BB's famous lake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Wheeze before Teatime – How the Golden Scale Club ended their fishing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason's End – A time to be happy or sad?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo Catch a Fish – Fennel explains the appeal and eccentricity of angling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Custodians of Traditional Angling – Fennel's plans for a traditional angling syndicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Absolute Blank? – Fennel discusses traditional angling with Fred Buller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Ale and the Meaning of Life – What really happens on the Golden Scale Club opening night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Adventures of Smelly Brown – A bait for traditional anglers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Tench – Fennel fishes an estate lake in Shropshire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Gather at the Dorset Stour – A late night invitation sees Fennel fish with friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Silent Hunt – Fennel 'fishes' for mushrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Sides to Every Story – Split cane rods appear different after too much port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngler's Dispatch – A revolution in angling?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePike! – Fennel searches for a feisty female.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen – Inspired by Mike Winter, Fennel pioneers the art of snow fishing for carp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Reel for Christmas – Fennel is presented with a Richard Carter centrepin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Edward Barder Interview – Fennel interviews a master rod builder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Cast – The pleasure of angling? It's not about catching fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Fennel’s Priory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst shared as handwritten letters in 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition collectors' magazine published in 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeBook published in 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended edition in hardback and eBook published in 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e216 x 140 x 16 mm, 224 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright © Fennel Hudson 2010, 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback ISBN 978-1-909947-22-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFavourite quote from Traditional Angling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Physics teaches us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction: a natural balance of energy that sustains the equilibrium of life. In modern angling, these forces are skewed so far in favour of technology that the balance between science and art has been lost. But there is a movement, an undercurrent that defies the flow of progress. There are those who choose not to follow the crowd. They seek not to fish in a predictable, scientific manner. They yearn for the opposite, to buck the trend, to be different. They are the Traditional Anglers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully written, very engaging and hugely enjoyable read. In fact, it’s the best thing on fishing I’ve read in a long time.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What a Journal! Fennel is clearly the spiritual successor to his mentor – the great Bernard Venables. There’s so much wisdom and craftsmanship in his writing. Bernard clearly taught him very well.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Wonderful, atmospheric, writing. I had to ration myself so not to let the moments go too quickly.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I loved reading Traditional Angling. I knew it would be good, and was not disappointed. I couldn’t put it down until I finished.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fennel's Priory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44226663317684,"sku":null,"price":23.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/6645\/files\/1760959455.jpg?v=1778946061","url":"https:\/\/fennelspriory.com\/products\/traditional-angling","provider":"Fennel's Priory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}