When fishing, there''s always an element of chance.

And the occasional opportunity to exaggerate just a bit, especially about the one that got away. In Lies, Damned Lies & Anglers, Bruce Sandison searches for the truth about angling, with all its pleasures and frustrations, and reveals some of the secrets of success he has discovered over the years.

For those drawn to river and loch, peace, tranquility and contentment are key. But catching fish is an altogether trickier business. Over the years, Bruce Sandison has caught prize fish almost by accident, suffered as absolute beginners have had more than their fair share of luck, battled the elements in small boats, worn inappropriate waders and has, by chance, also discovered the songs that fish simply can''t resist.

Through good times and bad, the odd big fish may have got away but, of course, the stories are all true . . .