Published by David Bateman, Auckland, 1998, 304 pages. Fading to dustjacket spine, secondhand wear to dustjacket, foxing to endpapers.

Geoff Thomas, one of New Zealand's best known fishermen, has written this comprehensive fishing guide specifically for New Zealand conditions. Find out from an expert how to land your first spotty, catch and release a fighting brown trout, hook a meal of snapper, or combat a 300-kg blue marlin. To guarantee your fishing success there are tips throughout the book, and entertaining fishing stories add to your enjoyment.