The Incomplete Angler - By Robin Shelton
A warm and funny account of one man's attempt to discover why fishing is so important to him.
When Robin was a boy, fishing with his father was an integral and much-loved part of family holidays, but as an adult he fished infrequently, with terrible technique and rare success. Until one day, feeling inspired to supplement the vegetables from his allotment with nature's free bounty, fish, he tentatively decided to try again. Full of dizzy excitement at all the equipment available - the rods, the reels, the rigs, the lures, the tackle box complete with light in its lid, into which everything packed so beautifully - he embarked on his journey as a born-again angler.
What follows is a funny, touching and (even occasionally) informative book about Britain's most popular sport. From beachcasting off the stormy Pembrokeshire coast to flyfishing for trout in tranquil Hertfordshire, Robin shares his experiences, his successes and failures, and even some of his favourite recipes. Along the way he discovers exactly why anglers feel so passionate about their chosen sport.
The perfect book for anyone looking for a moment of calm in this hectic life.
About the Author
Robin Shelton worked as a jewellery designer and teacher before taking up writing full time. His first book was Allotted Time, a funny account of his year on the allotment. He lives near Southampton.
Praise for Allotted Time:
’Their struggle to plant their crops against the baffling advice of fellow allotment holders is funny and moving. Our heroes finish the year wiser, saner and with an impressive array of veg.’
Daily Express
‘A comforting antidote to the glossy perfection of gardening on the telly.’
Evening Standard
'The redemptive power of growing veg is the theme here as Shelton cultivates his way back from a failed marriage and penury.’
Daily Telegraph, Best Gardening Books of the Year selection
Publication: 4th April 2008
Price: £12.99
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