On display is the book “Bass Fishing” from the Sports Afield library and edited by Ted Kesting. Copyright 1962. 192 pages. Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons of New York. Hardback in good condition with good binding. The inside pages having no rips, tears or stains and have some brown fading on the page edges. On page 182 and 183 there is some brown fading that goes about halfway down the pages as can be seen in the pictures. The dust jacket has very little on the front and back covers. Ted Kesting in 1945 was named the editor of Sports Afield magazine and has gathered a lore of years of outdoor experience to make this book a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the sport. Kesting selected stories and articles which enumerate the many types of bass then describes the wide variety of lures to catch them. The book includes authoritative presentations of the techniques used to snag the wily bass: spin-fishing, casting, bass bugging, and the use of the fly rod. It also discusses live bait with recommendations for its most effective use. There is also information on boats and easy to follow recipes to turn the fisherman into a gourmet chef without fear of failure. Overall, every enthusiast from novice to expert will discover invaluable advice and welcome tips. The book contains the following chapters:

1.    200 Years of Bass Fishing

2.    The Smallmouth, Largemouth and Spotted Bass

3.    Bass Fishing Accessories

4.    Bass Fishing Lures

5.    Bait Manipulation

6.    Spin Fishing for Bass

7.    Bass on casting Tackle

8.    Bass on a Fly Rod

9.    Bugging for Bass

10. Live Bait Fishing for Bass

11. What Catches The Most Bass?

12. Fall - Big Bass season

13. Best for Bass – the Fabulous St. Johns

14. Boat Bottoms for Bass Angling

15. Bass in the Pan

16. Tackle Overhaul

17. Where To Go

18. A New Bass Technique

Index