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