Fishing For Dummies
3. Edition November 2020
416 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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The complete fisherman's friend
The fully updated Fishing For Dummies, 3rd Edition, experienced angler and fishing writer Peter Kaminsky shows that while none of us is born to angling, we can all achieve it--and become great at it. Whether you love fishing for fun or sport, this hands-on friendly guide has everything you need to make sure that there need never be such a thing as "the one that got away!"
From trout to carp, catfish to bonefish, freshwater to saltwater, the easy-to-follow pictures and tips help you recognize and deal with what you'll meet in the murky deep. You'll also find out about the best times and the right spots to cast your line, as well as the right gear--which in these hi-tech days includes GPS, apps, and sonar!
* Gear up with the right rod and tackle
* Cast and bait effectively
* Gut and clean your catch
* Get hooked on new trends--kayak fishing!
Whatever your line--a quiet afternoon at the local creek, or a punishing morning's whitewater kayaking followed by fishing the lonesome wild--Fishing For Dummies has you covered.
Part 1: Before the Bite 5
Chapter 1: Getting Hooked on Fishing 7
Chapter 2: Gathering What You Need to Fish 19
Chapter 3: Finding Good Fishing Water 31
Chapter 4: Putting a Face on the Fins: Common Freshwater Fish 49
Chapter 5: Familiarizing Yourself with Common Saltwater Fish 71
Chapter 6: Staying Safe on or near the Water 85
Part 2: Gearing Up Without Going Overboard 95
Chapter 7: Matching the Rod and Reel 97
Chapter 8: The Bottom Line on Line 119
Chapter 9: It's Terminal (Tackle): Hooks, Sinkers, Snaps, Swivels, and Floats 137
Chapter 10: Going Ahab: Fishing from Boats 155
Chapter 11: 21st Century Tech: What's New and What's Necessary 171
Part 3: The End of Your Line: Enticing Fish with Bait, Lures, and Flies 183
Chapter 12: Real Food for Real Fish: Using Bait 185
Chapter 13: It Only Looks Alive: Tricking Fish with Lures 201
Chapter 14: Fish Don't Fly, But Flies Catch Fish 219
Part 4: Now You're Fishing 235
Chapter 15: Tying Popular Fishing Knots and Rigs 237
Chapter 16: Choreographing Your Cast 263
Chapter 17: Exploring Different Fishing Techniques 283
Chapter 18: The Fun Part: How to Hook, Fight, Land, and Release a Fish 301
Part 5: After the Catch 317
Chapter 19: Photographing and Preserving Fish for Posterity 319
Chapter 20: Cleaning Fish for the Table 331
Chapter 21: Biting Back: Cooking and Eating Fish 341
Part 6: The Part of Tens 359
Chapter 22: Ten Fishing Lessons You Don't Have to Learn the Hard Way 361
Chapter 23: Ten Fun Ways to Get Kids Fishing 365
Index 371
