My Son got the following books:
"The Complete Guide to Fishing Skills" ISBN 0-7063-6640-9
"Focus on Fishing" ISBN 0-600-57472-5

Both those books available on www.amazon.co.uk S/H from a couple of
pounds.You can search by ISBN #.
None are advanced books but a good introductory into fishing with methods
described to get you on the right track

Hope this helps.
JK


"Dom" wrote in message
om...
It's been 20 years since I last fished, but living now within a stones
throw of the river Wye it seems criminal to waste such an accessible
fishery.

I'm daunted to say the least though about the massive choice in gear
available. It seems there is a rod/reel/line etc for every type of
fish.

I figure the wye (near me anyway) is good for barbel, chub, roach,
perch, pike.
I'm a fan of John Wilson from his tv programmes and I found that he
has his own line in gear (masterline). There's an avon rod and reel
that he does that looks suitable for general river fishing?

Does anyone have any suggestions for gear and any "how to" or
"beginners guide" fishing books/websites that I can use to learn the
basics again.

cheers