{"product_id":"the-new-zealand-whitebait-book-by-r-m-mcdowall","title":"THE NEW ZEALAND WHITEBAIT BOOK by R.M. McDowall","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE NEW ZEALAND WHITEBAIT BOOK\u003cbr\u003eby R.M. McDowall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0589015338\u003cbr\u003eFormat: small softcover\u003cbr\u003ePublished: AH \u0026amp; AW Reed 1984, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 135 w x 215 h x 20 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 210\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A5\/2609\/UXXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eA complete and authoritative guide to whitebaiting—a passionate, culturally significant seasonal pastime in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text reveals that \"whitebait\" are not a single species, but rather the juvenile translucent stages of five distinct native freshwater fish species belonging to the Galaxiidae family (primarily inanga, but also kōkopu and kōaro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcDowall covers everything from lifecycle migrations and the historical significance of the fishery to Māori communities, to practical modern angling methods, regional laws, and cooking recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Bob McDowall (1939–2011) was one of New Zealand's foremost experts on freshwater fish biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with monochrome and colour images and diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate with only light wear on covers and foxing\/marks on end paper and top page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003eAre of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce\u003cbr\u003eSee our other listings on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584783778084,"sku":"A5\/2609\/UXXX","price":94.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/3926241858925453473.png?v=1790817083","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-new-zealand-whitebait-book-by-r-m-mcdowall","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}