The Field And Stream Bass Fishing Handbook

The Field & Stream Bass Fishing Handbook offers practical advice on how to find and catch largemouths and smallmouths in a variety of different waters. The authors describe their habits in detail, show where they are found at various times of the day or year, and how best to catch them under nearly any circumstances. Sosin's and Dance's secrets and hints will help you to: fish unfamiliar lakes; fish natural and man-made lakes; read water; work structure; establish patterns; fish in coldwater and warmwater habitats; pick baits and lures; and fight and release bass. (6 X 9, 128 pages, b&w photo, diagrams)

All the essential information novice and lifelong fisherman need, from the best gear to hints for landing a wide range of fresh- and saltwater species. Get the gear: Choose the best lures, baits, flies, and tackle for any situation and any style of water. This book covers all the basics and then takes it to the next level with advice on electronics, boats, and more. Fish any water: Whether you’re bobber fishing for bluegills with the kids, fly-casting for spring trout, or seeking the muskie of a lifetime, you’ll find what you need. Top tips cover everything from small streams to major rivers, ponds to lakes, and bays to open ocean. Catch the most fish: Professional fishing guides from across the country divulge where and how to find lunker bass, trophy walleyes, huge trout, and much more as you learn all about the fish and then how to catch them with ease.

Make your next fishing trip the best yet with this expert guide to everything the modern fisherman needs to know. When it comes to fishing, nobody knows more than the writers and editors at Field & Stream magazine—unless it’s the local guides, prizewinners, and other experts they interviewed for this book. The Total Fishing Manual is chock full of 318 field-tested tools, techniques and tactics, collected and written by the Field & Stream editors and accompanied by amazing photos and handy illustrations. GEAR UP How to pick the best lures, baits, flies, and tackle for every situation and every style of water you plan to fish. Customize your rod and reel to suit your every need. Learn how to customize your gear, get the most out of your boat, and more. HIT THE WATER From small streams to major rivers, ponds to big lakes, and bays to the open ocean, hundreds of field-tested strategies will help you catch more fish with or without a boat. FIND THE FISH Professional fishing guides from across the country tell you how and where to find lunker bass, trophy walleyes, huge trout, and much more right in your home waters. SET THE HOOK Whether you’re bobber fishing for bluegills with the kids or heading out after the muskie of a lifetime, the techniques and tactics in this book will make your trip a success.

The Field & Stream Fly Fishing Handbook covers all the basic skills of fly fishing, including casting, insect identification, and how to fish different types of water - from fast to slow, warm to cold. You'll learn when and how to fish nymphs, streamers, wet flies, and dries - not only for trout, but also for bass and saltwater species. Leonard Wright also gives valuable advice and tips on: tackle selection; how to hook and fight fish; and presenting a fly.This handbook is a practical introduction to the sport for the beginner, and a refresher course for experienced anglers - an invaluable tool that no fly fisher should be without. (6 X 9, 128 pages, illustrations, diagrams, charts)

If you love a challenge and treasure a sport that requires commitment; if you enjoy being in the woods; and if you like getting as close to your quarry as possible, then bowhunting is for you. The Field & Stream Bowhunting Handbook includes information on how to choose the best gear; important safety tips; how to hunt different types of game; how to avoid being detected; how to shoot accurately; and much more.

Fishing is a sport that both the inexperienced and the expert can enjoy, and bass fishing is one of the most exhilarating kinds. In fact, the largemouth bass is the number-one most sought-after gamefish species in the United States! This well-researched guide from Field & Stream levels the playing field for those on the lookout for both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Readers will get to know the best bait, lures, fishing spots, and methods to snag their prize, even if they don't have a boat. Beautiful photographs, diagrams, and illustrations accompany the motivating and easy-to-follow text.

The Field & Stream Fishing Knots Handbook covers the fresh- and salt-water fishing knots that every angler should know. Exceptionally clear step-by-step diagrams and instructions show how to attach backing to reels, backing to lines, lines to tippets, and tippets to flies - if you want to fly fish. You can also learn the best knots for: baitcasting, jigging, spincasting, trolling, rigs, boating, and much more.With The Field & Stream Fishing Knots Handbook you'll never fumble for the right knot or wonder why the big one got away. (6 X 9, 128 pages, diagrams, charts)