David Thomas' thread has reminded me of an unsatisfied quest for a book I read in the 1960's but the origins and title of which I cannot remember. It featured the development of a young fisherman in Scotland from worming through to Salmon fishing on the fly but included an episode after Char as well. I recall that it was called "Gone Fishing" but this may be incorrect because I can find no reference to a book by that title which matches this description. Two episodes I recall which may help identfication.

1) A ghillie advised the lad to use a muck heap to find worms, and in response to the comment "that's only muck from the byre" was told "maybe, but it grows the "vurra' best wurms"
2) The scolding received for keeping a kelt.

I had the book from the library two or three times in the 1960's and would love to be able to read it again.

If anyone recognises it I'd be very very grateful for infirmation.
Thanks
GD

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We come from dust; we return to dust. I'm going to fish

Don't know the book myself, but a man who most likely will can be found here:

Paul Morgan of Coch-y-Bonddu Books

best
Dave

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"A homeward tramp thro' mist wrapped night,
With heart and creel in common light,
Complete content, the day has brought it,
They fished for pleasure - and they caught it"

P F Morgan
taken from the catch record book at Llanthony Hotel, Honddu Valley, Aug 1942

www.monnowlogue.com
www.monnow.org.uk

Any of these? http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/Se...ing&prevpage=2

Hi, Dave,
I certainly agree with that advice. I have been in his shop at Machynlleth, while on one of a number of holidays in Dolgellau. Also, GD could try David Grayling, who lives up here in Cumbria, not far from Mrtrout's home. He owns David Grayling Books, and with a name like that, he has to specialise in fishing books. Www.davidgraylingbooks.co.uk or graylingbook@fshdial.co.uk or David Grayling, Verdun House, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3NG
Hope you find your book GD. Cheers, both
TerryC

I agree. Paul has helped Mrs Grouse track down several sporting books that she wanted to give me as presents. He's very helpful and has a good network.

Grouse

I am probably miles out here, but the name Negley Farson keeps popping up in my mind. I can't even remember if I have read his work. TC

I don't think the book you're looking for is Going Fishing by Negley Farson - this was published first in 1942. Also highly recommended.

I will try for a more positive answer soon!

P

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Trout fishermen revere the trout; trout, on the other hand, unaware of their sublime standing in man's world, revere nothing, including man, a creature they seem to view with special contempt. Nihilism is a rare trait in fish but trout are full of it. The old men liked that.

It isn't but I have picked up the Negley Farson and it's a great read. Thanks to everyone else - I'll try the suggested contacts.
GD

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Have you tried on Google books? http://books.google.com/books?q=gone...G=Search+Books

It's quite good as you can preview books, search by phrase etc

Cheers, Donegali, we can all benefit from that info!
TC