"Much more than a fishing manual, The Complete Angler succeeds through its discursive style, casting calmly and accurately over a wide range of subjects and sources...Walton's prose is always vivid and precise. He hopes that anyone who does not enjoy the books will at least like the pictures of the fish." — The Times Literary Supplement
"What raises The Compleat Angler far above a mere manual or series of jolly outings is Walton's profound understanding of natural history and the particular ecosystems fundamental to angling. In his awareness of the environment, he was centuries ahead of his time...One to dip into rather than devour at one sitting, this book is infused throughout with good fun and good sense."—Simon Redfern, Independent on Sunday
