A fifty year journey at the waters edge with a camera. Much more than simply a fishing book. Inspired by my Grandfather, who taught me what he had learned in the jungles of Africa. To fish, forage and live in a responsible, respectful, sustainable way. This 200+ photo rich work is generously laced with the wonderful illustrations of my good friend, wildlife artist Michael J. Loates. It concludes in a most unexpected way, with nobody more surprised than myself that after all those years trying to catch Mullet, I would end up protecting them in a particular spot where they bath to heal their injuries and infections, which lead to a feature on BBC TV ‘Spring watch' program. This book also contains what later became 3 separate books that subsequently evolved into a new career of illustrated walks and talks on all aspects of living 'out of town' and a unique way of observing nature.