Schwiebert, Ernest – TROUT – 1978 1st edition – 1745p - 2 Volume Set – Dutton, NY – Who else but Ernie Schwiebert could produce this 2 volume set of books containing a cornucopia of information on just about everything there is to know about trout and fly fishing? Includes: Appendixes: detailed Indexes- Authors and Titles; - Subject; lengthy Bibliography; Catalog of Fly Patterns; Notes on New Equipment; List of Illustrations. Numerous illustrations: flies, equipment, techniques; black and white sketches, many full color plates. Contents include: The Evolution of Fly-Fishing; American Species of Trout and Grayling; Physiology, Habitat and Behavior; The Tools of the Trade; Casting, Wading and Other Skills; Trout Strategies, Techniques and Tactics. The ultimate treatise on the subject, beautifully presented, a compendiums of personal memoirs, fisherman's lore, techniques and strategies-a wealth of advice and entertainment –– This is the nicest set of these books I have sold in many years, which makes sense because back then the books were more recently published. - Both books and slip case are in superior condition - the books do not exhibit the flattened spines so endemic to these heavy volumes. – A fine 1st edition example of a superior work - Signed by author - $400.00