Publication December 2007.

Copies: Cased not limited. 95 limited leather copies

Extent: 288pp

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Binding: Cased or leather

Illustrations: Monochrome with 16-page colour-plate section

A Can of Worms

Jon Berry

Over the past ten millennia, that magnificent of all fish, the barbel, has gone from being a minor species to one that now populates almost every English river. This is the story of that fish, but it is also the story of the men who have fished for it. Neither story is free from drama or scandal, and Jon Berry's research gives us some extraordinary insights into the veritable 'can of worms' that barbel fishing became. Destined to become the standard reference work on barbel and barbel history.

'Jon Berry's story offers drama, scandal and extraordinary insights into barbel fishing history.' - Anglers Mail

'A comprehensive account of the history of barbel fishing.' - Angling Times

'Anyone interested in . . . the history and evolution of barbel fishing will find this book an essential part of his or her fishing library.' - Barbel Fisher