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Lifelong angling passion explored: memories, tips, and the thrill of the catch.
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Silver Streams and Muddy Dreams

Seven Decades of Angling

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    5 June 2025

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Summary

Suddenly his rod slammed over, and a powerful force began a frantic dash around the river before being unceremoniously gaffed and lifted onto the bank, a bar of silver that would haunt that boy’s memory for the rest of his life. So ignited the obsession with angling that has stayed with Tony Bailey across his life and ensured he has spent seventy-five years gladly indulging his passion for angling.

In this enjoyable memoir, he looks back over a life spent fishing, and considers what l…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781803998619
ISBN-10:180399861X
Author:Tony Bailey
Publisher:The History Press Ltd
Imprint:The History Press Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Release Date:5 June 2025
Weight:270g
Dimensions:129mm x 198mm
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Silver Streams and Muddy Dreams by Tony Bailey - ISBN: 9781803998619
129 × 198 mm
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘A joyful drift through an angling life. Poignant meanders with plenty of hooks to snare any angler looking for literary immersion.’

– Kevin Parr, author of The Quiet Moon: Pathways to an Ancient Way of Being and Rivers Run: An Angler’s Journey From Source to Sea

About The Author

Tony Bailey

TONY BAILEY is a retired headteacher and lifelong angler. In his time as a secondary teacher, he used his Mountain Leadership qualification to introduce children to the outdoors, from pond dipping to mountain walking. He is a member of several angling clubs, including Preston Anglers. For many years, he has written articles for the club magazine, spring and autumn editions. He lives in Lancashire.

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