My Awesome Guide To Freshwater Fishing

A manual for recreational fishing, with guidance on gear, rigging and information on the most common fish found in North American lakes and streams. The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing offers the nearly forty million freshwater anglers in the US with a comprehensive fishing resource. From the highly respected The Freshwater Angler series, this title covers all the major freshwater species in North America. It includes tips and techniques for catching gamefish throughout the country under every conceivable on-the-water situation. In developing this book, the writers, editors and researchers traveled from Alaska to Mexico to fish with veteran guides and nationally known tournament anglers. The tips and techniques they uncovered are fully explained and illustrated in the book. This giant book features: Over 500 spectacular fishing photographs that have never before been published. Extensive step-by-step visuals for learning every important fishing skill, including advanced fishing techniques for many species. The best how-to instruction ever found in any fishing book. Guide-tested tips from some of North America’s top experts.

Explore the fun of fishing with this guide for kids ages 8 to 12 Kids will cast their line and see what they catch with My Awesome Field Guide to Freshwater Fishing, the complete handbook for aspiring young anglers. Help kids learn all about the fish that live in their local waters--from tiny bluegills to massive northern pikes--and how to reel them in. They'll tackle the basics of North American freshwater fishing and dive into a brand-new hobby! This hands-on entry into fishing books for kids includes: 10 common species--Kids will meet 10 fish that are perfect for their first adventures, with facts and photos to help identify them. Fishing tips and tricks--This book teaches kids the skills they'll need, how to stay safe, and how to release their catch or prepare it to eat. Their own field notebook--Kids can keep track of which fish they caught and where with blank field log pages to record what they find. Kids can identify and catalog all kinds of local fish with this fascinating field guide that has everything they need to get started.

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.

Describes freshwater fishing, including its history, gear, techniques, and safety.

Explore the fun of fishing with this guide for kids ages 8 to 12 Kids will cast their line and see what they catch with My Awesome Field Guide to Freshwater Fishing, the complete handbook for aspiring young anglers. Help kids learn all about the fish that live in their local waters—from tiny bluegills to massive northern pikes—and how to reel them in. They'll tackle the basics of North American freshwater fishing and dive into a brand-new hobby! This hands-on entry into fishing books for kids includes: 10 common species—Kids will meet 10 fish that are perfect for their first adventures, with facts and photos to help identify them. Fishing tips and tricks—This book teaches kids the skills they'll need, how to stay safe, and how to release their catch or prepare it to eat. Their own field notebook—Kids can keep track of which fish they caught and where with blank field log pages to record what they find. Kids can identify and catalog all kinds of local fish with this fascinating field guide that has everything they need to get started.

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

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.

Expert, field-tested advice for anglers at every level This comprehensive, entertaining, and foolproof guide covers everything novice and avid anglers need to know to catch freshwater fish--from bass and trout to salmon and walleye--and reveals the two basic ways to catch ALL fish. With numerous photographs and illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and a liberal dose of good humor, the author shares his 40 years of angling expertise, including how to: Read the waters and the weather Select the right baits and lures for particular fish and situations Know which gear is essential and which is merely desirable Get maximum results on a minimum budget Practice proper etiquette and ethics Turn a tough day into a great one with dozens of tricks and tips Laced with amusing anecdotes and commonsense, this book will unlock the secrets of fishing and teach anglers how to catch more fish.