Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition, provides you with a thorough introduction to all types of fishing - sea fishing, game fishing, and coarse fishing. This authoritative covers everything you need to know about this fantastic sport, including instruction on: Identifying the key species of fish found within and off the coasts of the British IslesSelecting the right rods, reels, line, and tackleMastering casting techniquesTying knots like a seasoned anglerHooking and landing fish with ease

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-03-20
Mått187 x 235 x 21 mm
Vikt676 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor400
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
MedarbetareDominic Garnett
ISBN9781119953555

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Peter Kaminsky is an author and a contributor to the New York Times, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. Greg Schwipps' work has appeared in a number of outdoor magazines. Dominic Garnett is an angling writer, blogger (dgfishing.co.uk), photographer and guide whom Angling Times recently described as 'Fast becoming one of the most readable angling writers in the business… has that rare ability to convey the magic of the sport.'

Introduction 1Part I: Before the Bite 7Chapter 1: Getting Hooked on Fishing 9Chapter 2: Gathering What You Need to Fish 21Chapter 3: Finding and Evaluating Water for Fishing 35Chapter 4: Putting a Face on the Fins: Common Freshwater Fish 53Chapter 5: Familiarising Yourself with Common Sea Fish 69Chapter 6: Staying Safe On (Or Near) the Water 83Part II: Gearing Up Without Going Overboard 93Chapter 7: Hot Rods and Cool Reels 95Chapter 8: The Bottom Line on Line 117Chapter 9: It’s Terminal (Tackle): Hooks, Weights, Snaps, Swivels and Floats 133Chapter 10: Going the Extra Mile: Boats, Gadgets and More 155Part III: The End of Your Line: Enticing Fish with Bait, Lures and Flies 171Chapter 11: Real Food for Real Fish: Using Bait 173Chapter 12: It Only Looks Alive: Tricking Fish with Lures 199Chapter 13: Fish Don’t Fly, But Flies Catch Fish 217Part IV: Now You’re Fishing 233Chapter 14: Tying Popular Fishing Knots and Rigs 235Chapter 15: Choreographing Your Cast 269Chapter 16: Exploring Different Fishing Techniques 287Chapter 17: How to Hook, Fight, Land and Release Fish 303Part V: After the Catch 321Chapter 18: Photographing, Weighing and Preserving Fish for Posterity 323Chapter 19: Biting Back: Storing, Cleaning and Cooking Fish 331Part VI: The Part of Tens 343Chapter 20: Ten Fishing Lessons You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way 345Chapter 21: Ten Fishing Organisations You Should Know About 349Chapter 22: Ten Great Fishing Reads 353Index 357

"Packed full of knowledge and tips for a successful fishing trip... an authoritative guide for any new or improving angler wishing to advance their skills."??(Countrymans Weekly, 25th May 2012) "Great for the beginner, everything you need to know is here." (Sea Angler, June 2012) "It's laid out in such a way that it's the perfect 'dip-in, dip-out' book. You can turn to just about any page and find something of interest." (Total Course Fishing, July 2012) "... it covers a lot of ground, striking a balance between humour and information that makes it perfect for someone wondering what this whole fishing business is all about." (Trout Fisherman, 25th July 2012) "If you have been bitten by the angling bug, this book will fast-track your knowledge and help you acquire the skills you need to catch fish and enjoy this fantastic sport." (Total Sea Fishing, December 2012)