Fishing Basics

Classic Kugach on bait, spin, and flycasting, to fishing rigs and fly tying in an illustrated format.

A great beginner’s guide for new fishermen and those who want to learn to fish for fun, with advice on tackle, bait, boats, accessories, and more. New to fishing and have no idea how to start? With Basic Fishing, you’ll be an accomplished angler in no time at all. Expert angler and award-winning outdoor writer Wade Bourne was taught to fish by his father. In turn, Bourne taught his children how to fish. Now he brings his expertise to Basic Fishing, a step-by-step guide that masterfully breaks down the art of fishing with diagrams, vivid photographs, and lessons. You'll learn all about: How to catch fish—guaranteed! Different types of fishing equipment How to select bait, lures, and tackle Where and how to find good fishing spots Boats, boat accessories, and motors Methods for cooking and cleaning fish Increasing your fishing skills Fishing safety And more! This book is great for families looking to bond in the great outdoors, and it proves that the joy of fishing can last a lifetime and beyond as it is passed down from generation to generation. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more.

Fundamentals for the beginning fly fisher including tips on rod and reel selection, tackle and tying techniques, basic and advanced casting methods, and more.

You’re no idiot, of course. You know that the joy of fishing comes with skill, patience, and the right equipment. You can get yourself to the water and relax, but when it comes to baiting your hook and casting your cares away, you feel like a minnow swimming with the sharks! Don’t throw back your angling ambitions just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Fishing Basics, Second Edition gives you the essentials for a successful fishing expedition—whether you’re heading for the local creek or the high seas. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • An emergency fishing guide to help get you started immediately • The lowdown on tackle—hooks, lines, sinkers, and more • All the right moves to feel, hook, play, and land your catch • The bottom line on what you’ll need (and need to do) if you want to flyfish, saltwater fish, or fish in still waters

Inroduces the basic principles of fishing, covering such topics as fish species, tackle, rigs, bait, artificial lures, fishing techniques, finding good spots, landing and removing fish from hooks, and safety practices.

This is a reference manual for basic information about bass fishing for novice and experienced bass fishermen, both men and women. How to find fish, develop patterns, which baits to use and where and when to use them.

In The Scouting Guide to Basic Fishing, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and anyone interested in the outdoors are provided with a step-by-step guide that masterfully breaks down the art of fishing with diagrams, vivid photographs, and lessons on everything the beginner needs to know, including: Different types of fishing equipment and how to select the best tackle Baiting techniques for artificial and natural baits Selecting the best fishing spot The many choices of boats, motors, and boating accessories Methods for cooking and cleaning your catch And so much more! Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA is committed to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities.

Select bait and flies, identify and land fish, clean and cook your catch. An illustrated Kugach classic .