Books about big roach are about as rare as genuine four-pound roach but the long-awaited book, ‘Big Roach’ (Mpress), by respected roach angler and long-time FishingMagic contributor Mark Wintle will be available to purchase from mid-July 2011.
For those wanting to meet Mark (and other well-known roach anglers who’ve been invited) there is a book launch at angling-themed pub The Land’s End, near Twyford, Reading, on 16th July starting at noon.
Mark, a lifelong big roach fanatic, has thoroughly researched the anglers, methods, waters and catches that have made roach fishing history. Records to hybrids, baits to tackle and advanced techniques to outstanding catches areall covered in detail in this well-illustrated new book with the emphasis on BIG roach.
The stories of the waters include: the Hampshire Avon, Dorset Stour, Frome, Beane, Hornsea Mere, London Reservoirs, Startops and Linch Hill, together with the exploits of Wilf Cutting, Bill Penney, Captain Parker, Dick Walker, Frank Guttfield, Peter Butler, John Bailey, John Wilson, Alan Wilson, Owen Wentworth, Terry Lampard and Dave Howes, amongst others – including those of the author.
So, sit back and enjoy the rare treat of a celebration of big roach fishing…
The first edition is limited to just 500 copies at £30 each (plus p&p); 40 leather-bound copies have already been reserved.
As a treat for FishingMagic members we are hoping to be able to bring you exclusive extracts from the book in the very near future – watch this space!
