Highland Wild Trout Fishing - Books by Lesley Crawford

Trout Fishing in the UK & Ireland – Techniques and Tactics

by Lesley Crawford 2006

Published by Swan Hill 2006, ISBN: 1904057586

Synopsis:
There is a hugely rich diversity of trout fishing to be enjoyed the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. With this book, her fifth for Swan Hill Press, Lesley Crawford sets out to explain in detail how differing local trout tactics have evolved and just why these specialist skills remain so successful. There is a deal of difference between taking a traditional drift on a vast Irish lough and threading a dry fly through the lush greenery of an English chalkstream or from stalking elusive Welsh sewin to making the best of Scottish mayfly fishing. This book compares and explains the many subtle differences in flies, tactics and techniques used across the British Isles. Quite simply, it's a must for dedicated trout anglers everywhere.

Review:
'Techniques and tactics are tackled in this guide to trout angling. Lesley Crawford`s knowledge regarding the diversity of methods and skills required to catch trout makes this an accessible and informative guide packed with practical advice'
THE FIELD 2006

'Lesley offers guidance on trouting throughout Britain and Ireland with bits of history, natural history and discussion of fisheries issues all thrown in. The structure of the book is well thought out and its use of clearly labelled sub sections makes finding things easy'.
GAMEFISHER 2006

'An accessible and informative guide in which Lesley looks into how the diversity of methods and skills required to catch trout have developed over the centuries.'
FISH WILD 2006

'This latest book from Lesley offers a rich diversity of trout fishing and helps the holiday angler understand more on the fishing in whatever area he/she is going to stay.'
MARTIN JAMES

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The Fishing Companion

by Lesley Crawford 2005

Published by Chrysalis, Robson Books, ISBN: 1861059191

Angling News Review:
'Rarely does a new angling book come my way that has captivated as much as this little gem, for me it has everything, quirky, totally unusual, so very different from many of the factual authors blowing their own trumpets. The Fishing Companion comes very close to one of my all time best angling reads and is a great addition to my angling library. It really is a must buy book, well done to the author and all involved.'

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Trout Talk

by Lesley Crawford 2004

Published by Swan Hill at £16.95, ISBN: 1904057373

This dictionary of trout fishing terms gives meanings to the most obscure names and expressions, while also explaining the origins and background to the names of fishing flies, equipment, techniques and much more.

"Lesley Crawford's enthusiasm for wild trout is sufficient to commend Trout Talk to our readers whether they are fishermen or naturalists". BOOKWORM, WILD TROUT TRUST

"In Trout Talk Lesley explains in her easy going yet authoritative style many of trout fishings more obscure expressions, what they mean and why they are worth getting to know. She sheds light on the esoteric and the enigmatic sharing the extensive knowledge she has built up over many years as a fishing guide, instructor, author and photographer." JOHN O GROAT JOURNAL

"This dictionary would make an excellent gift for the beginner angler" WATERLOG

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Scotland's Classic Wild Trout Waters

by Lesley Crawford 2000

Published by Swan Hill at £24.95, ISBN 1 84037 092 0

The definitive guide to the best wild trout angling in lochs and rivers around Scotland. Practical, exceptionally informative and beautifully illustrated with Lesley`s top quality photography.

"Scotland’s Classic Wild Trout Waters is a gem. This is simply a book no Scottish trout angler should be without" THE SCOTSMAN

"This is a superb book and quite the best I have ever come across on the subject of fishing for wild trout in Scotlands rivers and lochs" FLYFISHERS JOURNAL

"Reading the sections covering areas I have previously fished, I can vouch both for the accuracy of information and the honest descriptions of exactly what to expect when you arrive" FISH & FLY

"Probably the best book on fishing I have had the pleasure to read. There are so many books on fishing, this one lays the base line" HIGHLAND NEWS

"A delightfully readable book, written with passion and considerable fishing knowledge" COUNTRYMANS WEEKLY

"This book transported me back to the wild places where I've fished" GUARDIAN

"Many anglers will thank Lesley for writing this book" WATERLOG

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Fishing for Wild Trout in Scottish Lochs

by Lesley Crawford 1996

Published by Swan Hill at £18.95 ISBN 1 85310 595 3

Lesley`s first major work and a Scottish best seller in its time. Extremely comprehensive on all matters of Scottish `Loch Style’ fishing.

"An exceptionally well thought out guide to Scotlands wild loch trout fishing. Evocatively illustrated and written in easy to follow conversational style. Offers practical advice and thought provoking argument." WATERLOG

"Lesley Crawford is an expert lady fly fisher and this is an excellent guide to places for holiday anglers. She is also a first class photographer who visits and fishes in the places she describes so has first hand knowledge of them" GEOFFREY BUCKNALL.

"Lesley Crawford knows about fishing for wild trout so rest assured the book is full of good advice." PAT O`Reilly.

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The Trout Fishers Handbook published by Swan Hill ISBN 1 904057 020

Lesley's third book for Swan Hill is a wonderfully concise comprehensive guide to all aspects of fishing for trout in the UK aimed principally at the novice to intermediate angler.

"Lesley has a knack of demystifying trout fishing and her words flow like her casting. Definitely a good buy." Waterlog magazine 2003

"Putting the feelgood factor into fishing." John O Groat Journal 2002

"The Trout Fishers Handbook is written by that female font of fishy artfulness, Lesley Crawford. Its well written with lots of excellent photographs and is packed full of knowledge gained from Lesley`s many years of working as a trout fishing guide." Geoff Maynard www.fishing.co.uk 2002

"An excellent soundly based text book." Fly Fishers Journal 2002

"If you could only have one book on trout fishing, then this is the one." Highland News 2002.

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