The Compleat Angler, by Izaac Walton
Chap.
- a vindication or commendation of the Art of Angling.
- some observations of the nature of the Otter, and also some observations of the
Chub or Cheven, with directions how and with what baits to fish for him.
- some observations of Trouts, both of their nature, their kinds, and their
breeding.
- some direction concerning baits for the Trout, with advise how to make the Fly,
and keep the live baits.
- some direction how to fish for the Trout by night; and a question, Whether fish
bear? and lastly, some direction how to fish for the Umber or Greyling.
- some observations concerning the Salmon, with direction how to fish for him.
- several observations concerning the Luce or Pike, with some directions how and
with what baits to fish for him.
- several observations of the nature and breeding of Carps, with some observations
how to angle for them.
- some observations concerning the Bream, the Tench, and Pearch, with some
directions with what baits to fish for them.
- several observations of the nature and breeding of Eeles, with advice how to fish
for them.
- some observations of the nature and breeding of Barbels, with some advice how, and
with what baits to fish for them; as also for the Gudgion and Bleak.
- general directions how and with what baits to fish for the Russe or Pope, the
Roch, the Dace, and other small fish, with directions how to keep Ant-flies and Gentles in winter, with some other
observations not unfit to be known of Anglers.
- observations for the colouring of your Rod and Hair.