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Sir izaak walton, a man of the 1600s who enjoyed the sport of angling although in those days they ate the coarse fish they caught, frowned upon today by the modern angler. Walton did not profess to be an expert with the fly, but in the use of the live worm, the grasshopper and the frog piscator could speak as a master. Izaak walton has 3 books on goodreads with 3684 ratings. The compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation by izaak walton. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was first published in 1653 by richard marriot in london.
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