author
G. W. (George W.) Soltau
A keen 19th-century angling writer, this author is remembered for a practical guide to trout fishing in Devon and Cornwall that still appeals to readers who love rivers, local knowledge, and traditional fly-fishing.
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Trout Flies of Devon and Cornwall, and When and How to Use Them
by G. W. (George W.) Soltau
About the author
Little is firmly documented online about the person behind the name G. W. Soltau, so it is best to keep the picture simple. He is known for Trout Flies of Devon and Cornwall, and When and How to Use Them, a mid-19th-century book on fly-fishing in southwest England.
The book was originally published in 1847, with later editions also circulating, and it focuses on trout flies, seasonal conditions, and methods suited to the rivers of Devon and Cornwall. Its lasting appeal comes from the way it blends straightforward advice for anglers with close observation of place and practice.
For modern listeners and readers, Soltau's work offers more than instruction. It also preserves a slice of older sporting and countryside writing, giving a feel for how anglers in Victorian Britain watched streams, weather, and insect life with patient attention.