Pike by Fred Buller (96 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.92.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.92.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Very large sturdy softcover, heavy softcover, glossy color design with color-illustration of pike in depths, 243 pages including glossary and photo section at end, illustrations throughout as well. Tiny nick at top front edge next to spine. Color photos of contributors at back left. Near Very Fine.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 5th or later Edition.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Pan Anglers' Library, with a foreword by Richard Walker. First published in Great Britain in 1971 by Macdonald & Co, this edition published 1979 by Pan Books Ltd, 287pp, 1p publisher adverts, illustrated with black & white plates and drawings in the text, pages a little age-tanned but free of any spotting, paperback covers, creases to corners Size: 7 x 4.5 Inches. Angling.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1979). (1971) 1979 new edition. Small 8vo paperback (110 x 178mm). Pp287 + 1pp ads. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Rather used. Good only. Signed by the author. A most erudite and informative monograph on pike, and one of the most collectible angling books. This is the small format paperback edition published in The Pan Anglers' Library. The book is divided into three parts; Great Pike, The Fish, Catching Pike. Chapters include: The big pike list; A chapter of errors; John Garvin's record rod-caught pike; The great pike of Whittlesea Mere; The 60lb Dowdeswell pike; The Kenmure pike; The Endrick pike; Thirty-nine pounder caught on a 5lb live-bait; Hancock's pike; The fighting qualities of big pike; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; The diet of pike; How much does a pike eat?; Big waters - big fish; Age of pike and growth rate; Spawning and fecundity; Hybrids of the pike family; Notes on the pike in North America; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles and methods (2 chapters); Spinning; Dead-bait and live-bait mounts and rigs (several chapters); Paternoster rigs (several chapters); Nylon and wire traces and similar (several chapters); The strike, pike for the table, preparation, cooking. Appendices are contributed by Bill Giles, Notes on Norfolk Pike fishing, and E.J. Crossman, PhD, Pike - Related Forms and History. .

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. This is the scarce first edition paperback.

paperback. Condition: Good. Ships quickly. Mild to moderate shelf/reading wear. CREASED SPINE AND FRONT COVER. Orphans Treasure Box sells books to raise money for orphans and vulnerable kids.

Hardcover. Condition: Nr. Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Nr Fine. 1st Edition. contributors incl Fred Buller, Martin Gay, Barrie Rickards, George Sharman, Colin Dyson etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Nr Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This is a first edition of the reprinted book originally published as Pike by MacDonald in 1971. The fine is faded, otherwise it is in excellent condition.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1971). 1971 1st edition paperback issue. 4to paperback (184 x 245mm). Pp318. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Rubbed & creased, edges soiled, covers bowed. A working copy only of the first edition, paperback issue. An erudite and informative monograph on pike and pike fishing, and one of the most collectible angling books. The book is divided into three parts; Great Pike, The Fish, Catching Pike. Chapters include: The big pike list; A chapter of errors; John Garvin's record rod-caught pike; The great pike of Whittlesea Mere; The 60lb Dowdeswell pike; The Kenmure pike; The Endrick pike; Thirty-nine pounder caught on a 5lb live-bait; Hancock's pike; The fighting qualities of big pike; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; The diet of pike; How much does a pike eat?; Big waters - big fish; Age of pike and growth rate; Spawning and fecundity; Hybrids of the pike family; Notes on the pike in North America; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles and methods (2 chapters); Spinning; Dead-bait and live-bait mounts and rigs (several chapters); Paternoster rigs (several chapters); Nylon and wire traces and similar (several chapters); The strike; Pike for the table, preparation, cooking. Appendices are contributed by Bill Giles, Notes on Norfolk Pike fishing, and E.J. Crossman, PhD, Pike - Related Forms and History. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). (1971) 1981 1st edition thus. 4to (190 x 245mm). Pp288. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Spotting to top edge else very good copy. Lacks dust-wrapper. This is the second edition of Fred Buller's classic of 1971, "Pike". Throughout his life Buller has made a particular study of the pike and its pursuit. In this book, he presents the results of decades of research and experience, with much extra material from the years subsequent to the publication of the original edition. The book is divided into three parts, The Fish, Great Pike, Catching Pike. Includes appendices on Norfolk pike fishing by Bill Giles, related forms of pike by E.J. Crossman, and Cooper's Masterpieces. Chapters include: What's in a name; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; Diet; Enemies; Big waters, big fish; Pug-nosed pike; Hybrids; Pike in North America; The largest pike; The Big Pike List; The Big Pike List of Europe and North America; A chapter of errors; The Endrick pike; The great pike of Meelick; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles, methods; Deadbaiting; Livebaiting; Spinning and wobbling; Plug fishing; Fly-fishing; Trolling and trailing; Trimmering; Rods and reels; Keeping livebaits; Pike gagging; Knots; Striking; Pike for the table. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Nr. VG. 1st Edition. Ownership signature to fep.otherwise a decent clean copy. The dustwrapper is price clipped otherwise complete with one neatly repaired closed tear and a little wear/curling to edges.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition. Large 8vo (175 x 247mm). Pp191. B/w photographs and illustrations, illustrated end-papers, silk marker ribbon. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Very good good first edition in dust-wrapper. Ownership signature of pike specialist Malcolm Bannister. The sequel to The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike, and the product of twenty-five years of further research, with "many more wonderful tales and captures of the ultimate predator." Though the first edition was not stated as a limited edition, only 750 copies were printed. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). (1971) 1981 1st edition thus. 4to (190 x 245mm). Pp288. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Shaken and used, tape marks to end-papers / Biro marks to edges. Good only in well used / slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. This is the second edition of Fred Buller's classic of 1971, "Pike". Throughout his life Buller has made a particular study of the pike and its pursuit. In this book, he presents the results of decades of research and experience, with much extra material from the years subsequent to the publication of the original edition. The book is divided into three parts, The Fish, Great Pike, Catching Pike. Includes appendices on Norfolk pike fishing by Bill Giles, related forms of pike by E.J. Crossman, and Cooper's Masterpieces. Chapters include: What's in a name; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; Diet; Enemies; Big waters, big fish; Pug-nosed pike; Hybrids; Pike in North America; The largest pike; The Big Pike List; The Big Pike List of Europe and North America; A chapter of errors; The Endrick pike; The great pike of Meelick; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles, methods; Deadbaiting; Livebaiting; Spinning and wobbling; Plug fishing; Fly-fishing; Trolling and trailing; Trimmering; Rods and reels; Keeping livebaits; Pike gagging; Knots; Striking; Pike for the table. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). (1971) 1981 1st edition thus. 4to (190 x 245mm). Pp288. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Ex-library, usual faults. Slightly shaken reading copy in dust-wrapper. This is the second edition of Fred Buller's classic of 1971, "Pike". Throughout his life Buller has made a particular study of the pike and its pursuit. In this book, he presents the results of decades of research and experience, with much extra material from the years subsequent to the publication of the original edition. The book is divided into three parts, The Fish, Great Pike, Catching Pike. Includes appendices on Norfolk pike fishing by Bill Giles, related forms of pike by E.J. Crossman, and Cooper's Masterpieces. Chapters include: What's in a name; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; Diet; Enemies; Big waters, big fish; Pug-nosed pike; Hybrids; Pike in North America; The largest pike; The Big Pike List; The Big Pike List of Europe and North America; A chapter of errors; The Endrick pike; The great pike of Meelick; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles, methods; Deadbaiting; Livebaiting; Spinning and wobbling; Plug fishing; Fly-fishing; Trolling and trailing; Trimmering; Rods and reels; Keeping livebaits; Pike gagging; Knots; Striking; Pike for the table. .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition. Large 8vo (175 x 247mm). Pp191. B/w photographs and illustrations, illustrated end-papers, silk marker ribbon. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Fine new first edition copy in dust-wrapper. The long awaited sequel to The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike, and the product of twenty-five years of extra research, with "many more wonderful tales and captures of the ultimate predator." Though the first edition was not stated as a limited edition, only 750 copies were printed. It was reprinted in 2010. This copy is from the first printing. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1971). 1971 1st edition. 4to (188 x 255mm). Pp318. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Dark blue cloth, spine titled in silver gilt. Quite used ex-library working copy with dust-wrapper laminated to boards. A reading copy only of the first edition. An erudite and informative monograph on pike and pike fishing, and one of the most collectible angling books. The book is divided into three parts; Great Pike, The Fish, Catching Pike. Chapters include: The big pike list; A chapter of errors; John Garvin's record rod-caught pike; The great pike of Whittlesea Mere; The 60lb Dowdeswell pike; The Kenmure pike; The Endrick pike; Thirty-nine pounder caught on a 5lb live-bait; Hancock's pike; The fighting qualities of big pike; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; The diet of pike; How much does a pike eat?; Big waters - big fish; Age of pike and growth rate; Spawning and fecundity; Hybrids of the pike family; Notes on the pike in North America; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles and methods (2 chapters); Spinning; Dead-bait and live-bait mounts and rigs (several chapters); Paternoster rigs (several chapters); Nylon and wire traces and similar (several chapters); The strike, pike for the table, preparation, cooking. Appendices are contributed by Bill Giles, Notes on Norfolk Pike fishing, and E.J. Crossman, PhD, Pike - Related Forms and History. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1981). (1971) 1981 paperback issue. 4to paperback (185 x 240mm). Pp288. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Buller's signature to title-page. Reading crease to spine else good, clean paperback. Signed by the author. This is the second edition of Fred Buller's classic of 1971, "Pike". Throughout his life Buller has made a particular study of the pike and its pursuit. In this book, he presents the results of decades of research and experience, with much extra material from the years subsequent to the publication of the original edition. The book is divided into three parts, The Fish, Great Pike, Catching Pike. Includes appendices on Norfolk pike fishing by Bill Giles, related forms of pike by E.J. Crossman, and Cooper's Masterpieces. Chapters include: What's in a name; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; Diet; Enemies; Big waters, big fish; Pug-nosed pike; Hybrids; Pike in North America; The largest pike; The Big Pike List; The Big Pike List of Europe and North America; A chapter of errors; The Endrick pike; The great pike of Meelick; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles, methods; Deadbaiting; Livebaiting; Spinning and wobbling; Plug fishing; Fly-fishing; Trolling and trailing; Trimmering; Rods and reels; Keeping livebaits; Pike gagging; Knots; Striking; Pike for the table. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). (1971) 1981 1st edition thus. 4to (190 x 245mm). Pp288. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Spine slightly cocked, owner's inscription to front paste-down else good-plus in slightly spine-faded and used dust-wrapper. This is the second edition of Fred Buller's classic of 1971, "Pike". Throughout his life Buller has made a particular study of the pike and its pursuit. In this book, he presents the results of decades of research and experience, with much extra material from the years subsequent to the publication of the original edition. The book is divided into three parts, The Fish, Great Pike, Catching Pike. Includes appendices on Norfolk pike fishing by Bill Giles, related forms of pike by E.J. Crossman, and Cooper's Masterpieces. Chapters include: What's in a name; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; Diet; Enemies; Big waters, big fish; Pug-nosed pike; Hybrids; Pike in North America; The largest pike; The Big Pike List; The Big Pike List of Europe and North America; A chapter of errors; The Endrick pike; The great pike of Meelick; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles, methods; Deadbaiting; Livebaiting; Spinning and wobbling; Plug fishing; Fly-fishing; Trolling and trailing; Trimmering; Rods and reels; Keeping livebaits; Pike gagging; Knots; Striking; Pike for the table. .

Paperback. Condition: Good. Average wear. No highlighting, underlining or margin notes detected on pages. No hassle 30-day return policy and free shipping within Canada. Expedited shipping available for $10 in some regions. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover/Pappeinband. Condition: Sehr gut. 191 p., with ill. Very good. Dust jacket shows minimal wear. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1971). 1971 1st edition. 4to (188 x 255mm). Pp318. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Dark blue cloth, spine titled in silver gilt. Quite used ex-library working copy in frayed dust-wrapper. A reading copy of the first edition. An erudite and informative monograph on pike and pike fishing, and one of the most collectible angling books. The book is divided into three parts; Great Pike, The Fish, Catching Pike. Chapters include: The big pike list; A chapter of errors; John Garvin's record rod-caught pike; The great pike of Whittlesea Mere; The 60lb Dowdeswell pike; The Kenmure pike; The Endrick pike; Thirty-nine pounder caught on a 5lb live-bait; Hancock's pike; The fighting qualities of big pike; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; The diet of pike; How much does a pike eat?; Big waters - big fish; Age of pike and growth rate; Spawning and fecundity; Hybrids of the pike family; Notes on the pike in North America; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles and methods (2 chapters); Spinning; Dead-bait and live-bait mounts and rigs (several chapters); Paternoster rigs (several chapters); Nylon and wire traces and similar (several chapters); The strike, pike for the table, preparation, cooking. Appendices are contributed by Bill Giles, Notes on Norfolk Pike fishing, and E.J. Crossman, PhD, Pike - Related Forms and History. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1979). 1979 1st edition. Paperback issue. 4to paperback (185 x 240mm). Pp286. B/w photographs, illustrations, map. Foreword by Hugh Falkus. Slight use, owner's name to front end-paper, slight soiling to edges. Good-plus. Fred Buller's classic work detailing two hundred and thirty pike each of which weigh more than 35lbs. Collectible and highly sought after. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). (1971) 1981 1st edition thus. 4to (190 x 245mm). Pp288. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Corners bumped. Good-plus in faded dust-wrapper. This is the second edition of Fred Buller's classic of 1971, "Pike". Throughout his life Buller has made a particular study of the pike and its pursuit. In this book, he presents the results of decades of research and experience, with much extra material from the years subsequent to the publication of the original edition. The book is divided into three parts, The Fish, Great Pike, Catching Pike. Includes appendices on Norfolk pike fishing by Bill Giles, related forms of pike by E.J. Crossman, and Cooper's Masterpieces. Chapters include: What's in a name; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; Diet; Enemies; Big waters, big fish; Pug-nosed pike; Hybrids; Pike in North America; The largest pike; The Big Pike List; The Big Pike List of Europe and North America; A chapter of errors; The Endrick pike; The great pike of Meelick; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles, methods; Deadbaiting; Livebaiting; Spinning and wobbling; Plug fishing; Fly-fishing; Trolling and trailing; Trimmering; Rods and reels; Keeping livebaits; Pike gagging; Knots; Striking; Pike for the table. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1979). 1979 1st edition. Paperback issue. 4to paperback (185 x 240mm). Pp286. B/w photographs, illustrations, map. Foreword by Hugh Falkus. Presentation inscription, top edge dusty o/w a good second-hand paperback. Fred Buller's classic work detailing two hundred and thirty pike each of which weigh more than 35lbs. Collectible and highly sought after. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1971). 1971 1st edition. 4to (188 x 255mm). Pp318. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Dark blue cloth, spine titled in silver gilt. From the library of angling author Barrie Rickards, with his name to the end-paper. Spine shaken, some browning, wear to board edges but a good copy in torn and tanned dust-wrapper. An erudite and informative monograph on pike and pike fishing, and one of the most collectible angling books. The book is divided into three parts; Great Pike, The Fish, Catching Pike. Chapters include: The big pike list; A chapter of errors; John Garvin's record rod-caught pike; The great pike of Whittlesea Mere; The 60lb Dowdeswell pike; The Kenmure pike; The Endrick pike; Thirty-nine pounder caught on a 5lb live-bait; Hancock's pike; The fighting qualities of big pike; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; The diet of pike; How much does a pike eat?; Big waters - big fish; Age of pike and growth rate; Spawning and fecundity; Hybrids of the pike family; Notes on the pike in North America; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles and methods (2 chapters); Spinning; Dead-bait and live-bait mounts and rigs (several chapters); Paternoster rigs (several chapters); Nylon and wire traces and similar (several chapters); The strike, pike for the table, preparation, cooking. Appendices are contributed by Bill Giles, Notes on Norfolk Pike fishing, and E.J. Crossman, PhD, Pike - Related Forms and History. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1971). 1971 1st edition. 4to (188 x 255mm). Pp318. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Dark blue cloth, spine titled in silver gilt. Spine shaken, some browning, wear to board edges but a good copy in torn, with slight loss to rear of tanned dust-wrapper. An erudite and informative monograph on pike and pike fishing, and one of the most collectible angling books. The book is divided into three parts; Great Pike, The Fish, Catching Pike. Chapters include: The big pike list; A chapter of errors; John Garvin's record rod-caught pike; The great pike of Whittlesea Mere; The 60lb Dowdeswell pike; The Kenmure pike; The Endrick pike; Thirty-nine pounder caught on a 5lb live-bait; Hancock's pike; The fighting qualities of big pike; Anatomy of the pike; Fossil pike; The diet of pike; How much does a pike eat?; Big waters - big fish; Age of pike and growth rate; Spawning and fecundity; Hybrids of the pike family; Notes on the pike in North America; Weather; Locating pike in large waters; Do pike shoal?; Rigs, tackles and methods (2 chapters); Spinning; Dead-bait and live-bait mounts and rigs (several chapters); Paternoster rigs (several chapters); Nylon and wire traces and similar (several chapters); The strike, pike for the table, preparation, cooking. Appendices are contributed by Bill Giles, Notes on Norfolk Pike fishing, and E.J. Crossman, PhD, Pike - Related Forms and History. .