Fly-Fisher in Tasmania 1961 1st Edition - David Scholes

Considered by many to be a definitive milestone of Australian angling literature, Fly-Fisher in Tasmania serves as a detailed, comprehensive baseline record of Tasmania's premier trout rivers, lakes, and unique aquatic insect life.

Published in 1961 by the Melbourne University Press, this true first edition by revered Tasmanian angler and author David Scholes provides an invaluable snapshot of the state's inland waters during a foundational era of modern fly-fishing. The volume details specific seasonal conditions, river behaviorrs, and local insect hatches across legendary waters including the Macquarie River, the South Esk, and the Western Lakes.

Notably, this vintage volume features original photographic plates and a striking wood engraving dust jacket designed by the prominent Australian graphic artist Alison Forbes, making it of interest to both angling historians and early Australian design enthusiasts.

BOOK DETAILS & CONDITION

• Condition: USED. A good, complete copy for its age.
• Title: Fly-Fisher in Tasmania: An Acquaintance with the Trout of the Rivers and Lakes of Tasmania, Australia.
• Author: David Scholes.
• Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket.
• Edition: True First Edition (1961).
• Publisher: Melbourne University Press.
• Pages: 208 pages with photographic plates, map endpapers, and index.
• Specific Flaws: Pages are lightly tanned with common age-toning to the edges. The original dust jacket shows a faded spine with worn edges and some insect damage, with minor tears along the edges (see photos). The book itself remains structurally sound and visually complete.

DELIVERY & IN-STORE PICKUP

• Combined Shipping: Sourcing multiple titles for your Tasmanian history library? The Book Cellar offers combined flat-rate parcel delivery across Australia. Secure your books using our online checkout, or phone the bookshop directly on 03 6381 1545 to coordinate multi-volume shipping.
• Free Instore Pickup: Located in Tasmania or travelling the Midland Highway? Select "Instore Pickup" at checkout to pay no postage and collect your items directly from the counter at The Book Cellar, underneath Foxhunters Return in Campbell Town.

Note: We specialize in sourcing out-of-print Tasmanian angling history, including rare titles by David Scholes, R.H. Wigram, and Robert Sloane. As condition is paramount with antiquarian fishing stock, please feel free to phone the bookshop directly on 03 6381 1545 if you require specific close-up photographs of dust jackets or binding before ordering.