'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)
Introduction 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 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
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.′
Learn to:
Catch the fish you want, and more of them
Choose the right gear and the right spots for fishing
Get ′The Big One′ to bite
The complete beginner′s guide to achieving the ultimate fishing experience
Whether fishing for carp on a quiet pond or chub on a churning river, tackling trout on a stream or bass at the coast, enthusiasts across the UK are taking up fishing like never before. If you′ve been bitten by the angling bug, and you′re looking for a quick, easy way to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy this fantastic sport to its utmost, you′ve come to the right place. From baiting a hook to landing your prize catch, Fishing For Dummies is your complete, step–by–step guide to all types of fishing, whether that means coarse, sea or game angling.
Learn your fishing ABCs if you′re a complete novice, you′ll learn everything you need to know about different types of fishing and the best places to give them a go
Know your fish get to know the various fresh water and salt water fish species found in and around the British Isles from dace to trout, carp to cod
Gear up get the lowdown on rods, reels, tackle, hooks, lines and weights, as well as the most useful knots and rigs for various types of fishing
Get them to bite take a crash course on how to entice fish to fall for your bait, lures and flies
Reel ′em in learn how to prevail in battle against even the feistiest catch and how to handle them once you′ve caught them
Enjoy the spoils from unhooking and weighing fish, to taking the best pictures to wow your friends, discover the many ways to revel in your best catches
Open the book and find:
The different types and styles of fishing
Identifying species of fish in fresh and salt water
