Grove, Alvin R. – THE LURE AND LORE OF TROUT FISHING – 1951 1st edition – 318p – Stackpole, Harrisburg – Arnold Gingrich was extremely knowledgeable where fly fishing literature was concerned and also authored some excellent angling books of his own. Arnold along with other critics all agreed on placing this book on the list of the best 30 fly fishing books of all time. A most valuable addition to the serious angler’s library,. it is the first book on trout fishing which contributes here in America much that the works of Skues, Halford, Ronalds, and Mosely have contributed to the famous fly-fishing literature of England. For the first time the similarity of American and English insects and their imitations is brought out in significant detail. In the chapters "Food for Fish," "Naturals and Artificials," and "Patterns and Reflections" are to be found the rudiments of all natural American fly patterns. Emphasis is placed on the natural insects of importance to the fishermen of this country, and in addition to detailed discussions where necessary, much valuable descriptive information on natural insects is summarized in nearly 20 pages of tables. – Book is fine in very rare good dust jacket with a few small chips. - $70.00