The author saw the book as a foundation on which should be built the business of the newcomer who could adapt the methods described to suit individual needs. He covers the main points in detail, describing methods of finding lobster grounds, methods of working, boat selection, and maintenance, propulsion methods and hazards and weather lore. In his conclusion the author recalls the hard times, and the profitable times of his fishing career.
- ISBN10 0852380992
- ISBN13 9780852380994
- Publish Date 1 September 1989
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 February 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Fishing News Books Ltd
- Edition Revised edition
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 72
- Language English