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Book SynopsisFrom Hemingway to Charles Phair to Eugene Connett himself, Derrydale has been lucky to have some of the finest fishing authors of the 20s, 30s, and 40s under its banner. J. I. Merritt has painstakingly collected some of the finest essays and stories of these authors and presents them in one volume for the first time ever.
Trade ReviewIt (The Channel Bass) also appears in the recently released The Derrydale Press Treasury of Fishing, which also features chapters by Ernest Hemingway, S. Kip Farrinton, Roderick Haig-Brown, Charles Phair, and others. * Salt Water Sportsman *
This collection of 16 stories by a superb sampling of America's best fishing writers will take you from Cuba to Nova Scotia, and from the Jersey coast to Montauk's famed waters and to world-famous salmon and trout streams. -- Pete Barrett * Armchair Angler *
This book will appeal to surfcasters, stream fishermem, inshore anglers, and big-game aficionados. The writing is the best you'll find, and Treasury of Fishing is a book you can return to time after time to reread your favorite stories over again. -- Pete Barrett * The Fisherman: New England Edition *
Merritt's collection pays abundant homage to its roots and makes very clear the current incarnation has giant shoes to fill. -- John Merwin * Field & Stream *
These (writers) and more appear in this slim collection which, if not the full head of Derrydale cream, is more than enough to carry its rich flavor. -- John Merwin * Field & Stream *
Appeared in book roundup. -- Chris Dummit * Sport Fishing *
