Book description
'Though most of my life seems to have been spent on the banks of
lakes and rivers, I have always been drawn to the sea . . .'
Through twenty-two casts, Britain's best-known freshwater
fisherman quits land in favour of the sea. There, he discovers the
many pleasures of the coast: wild shores, unpredictable waves, the
violent collision of the elements, and, of course, fish that glisten
and dart beneath a never-still surface.
From childhood remembrances of saltwater escapades to more recent
discoveries, Chris Yates brings the sea and its many wonders to
scintillating life.
Chris Yates is a photographer and author, but first and foremost he
is a fisherman. When he was five, he was inspired by the discovery of a
monster carp in his village pond. Thirty years later, he caught what was
then the biggest fish in England. He went on to talk about his
experiences in books, magazines and in the BBC2 series
A Passion for Angling
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