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.
Author: Frank P. Baron
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Customer Reviews
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Sweet, funny, informative
The author *loves* fishing. The book is as much a love song as a textbook, and I enjoyed it all the more for that. Great insights, side-splitting passages (like the description of the avid angler's "Heightened Awareness" at the tackle shop), and solid information. I haven't had this much fun reading *anything* in quite a while.
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a Must Have
I liked this book, it was a good read. It was fairly short (for a book) and to the point. Get a different book to tell you what all the different lure types are, how to tie knots, and what equipment to buy, then read this book to find out how to go about using all that stuff and maybe even why you'd want to.
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Get into the fish's head!
This book was an excellent insight into how fish think. It was fairly introductory, and there was probably a lot that a seasoned fisherman would already know, but I found it enjoyable. It seemed to have a lot of info about protecting the sport, and had somewhat of an "us versus them" feel when talking about people who were against fishing. A fun, quick read for anybody who wants to know a little bit more about fish and their habits, some strategies for catching them, or if you just want to get away into your own head when the weather isn't cooperating for you to get out on the water.
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Great book
I have been fishing all my life and was to surprised to actually find a few helpful hints in this book. The personal stories are entertaining and I could relate to some, especially early childhood memories of fishing with my dad.
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