Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history. Fishing's Strangest Tales gathers together choice stories and bizarre fishing tales from all over the world. Meet the Oxford scientist who, in 1910, discovered the marvellous life-giving properties of brandy to fish who had otherwise gasped their last. Or how about the nine-year-old boy fishing for trout who caught a large mussel - containing no less than forty pearls - and managed to earn more in one day than his father, a farm worker, had earned in the last five years? Fishing's Strangest Tales is full of fascinating tales that may sound fishy but will have have you caught - hook, line and sinker. * Fishing is one of the largest participation sports in the UK, with an estimated 3 million anglers in the UK, including over 900,000 licence holders for freshwater fishing in England (2024-25). * Fishing's Strangest Tales captivates readers with its collection of bizarre and humorous true stories, perfect for trivia lovers, history buffs and curiosity seekers. * Renowned author Tom Quinn has written a multitude of quirky fishing narratives spanning the 19th century to the 21st, appealing to seasoned anglers and casual readers alike. Competition: Jeremy Wade; Bob Mortimer.