The Art of Angling Wherein are discovered many rare secrets, very necessary to be knowne by all that delight in that recreation

"The Art of Angling" by Thomas Barker is a detailed manual from the 1600s that teaches people how to fish. The writing emphasizes the pleasure and skill of fishing as a hobby, and includes practical guidance and valuable insights collected across many years of fishing experience. The book explains how to pick the best equipment, what bait to use, and when the best times are to fish, covering a wide range of topics important to both new and experienced fishermen. It has precise instructions for catching different types of fish, like trout and carp, plus instructions on creating fishing flies and baits. Readers also learn how things like weather and the time of year can change how successful they are at catching fish.