The Complete Guide To Fishing Skills

Provides information about various aspects of freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing, discussing equipment, tackle, and gear; casting techniques; fish species; bait; fishing and catching methods; locations; and how to land a fish; and includes tips on accessories, repairs, boat safety, clothing, and knots.

This revised edition of the bestselling fishing guide by Tony Whieldon covers everything that you will ever need to know about all types of fishing. The three main sections on coarse, trout and sea fishing provide practical information on the tackle, rigs and baits that you will need, as well as describing specific techniques such as legering, fly fishing or trolling. From pike to shark there is also information on the fish themselves and the best methods to use in pursuit of each species. Tony Whieldon's unique use of clear and detailed drawings are combined with explanatory captions that ensure quick and easy access to a wealth of information, whether read at home or at the water's edge.

Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings & diagrams, this beginner's guide to fishing includes sections on coarse, trout & sea fishing. It addresses tackle, rigs, baits, fish species, fish location, casting & various fishing techniques.

Provides tips and information about many aspects of fishing, including knots, tackle, fishing boats, cooking, accessories, and includes fifteen personal fishing stories.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, this illustrated manual will help you polish up your fishing skills. A lavishly illustrated companion complete with maps and information on best seasons and hot spots, The Complete Fishing Manual shows you the best places for fishing experiences. Helpful notes on choosing the right kit, tackle, clothing, and accessories help you prepare to be perfectly poised for a memorable affair with nature. The e-guide also goes beyond other books to cover strategies for fly fishing, coarse fishing, and game fishing. Featuring detailed tactics and techniques for both freshwater and saltwater species, and explaining the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of fish from all over the world, this indispensable volume gives you everything you need to improve your float, ledger, lure, and fly skills. With authoritative explanatory text as well as clear, detailed photography, The Complete Fishing Manual is an invaluable aid for keen anglers everywhere.

The Total Outdoorsman is a runaway success for us, with over (xx,xxx) copies in print, and the demand only rising even after it’s been in the market for months. This series of smaller, value-priced titles excerpt that book’s content, repackaging it for the bargain shopper and for more targeted category penetration in the fishing sector, where Field & Stream’s fishing expertise is greatly respected. With practical advice for fly-fishing, baitcasting, spinning and even noodling, this handy guide offers over 100 hints on gear, knots, boating, and finding where even the stealthiest fish are hiding. Fishermen from the dedicated weekend angler to summer dabblers rely on Field & Stream for the best insider information, and this book delivers.

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.

Premier guide to angling in freshwater and saltwater.