This fully illustrated book— second edition of this title in the popular Field & Stream series— is an indispensable guide to selecting the most effective baits and rigs for a variety of fish. Anglers will find the answers for rigging baits and lures for any fishing situation, including choosing the appropriate hooks, lines, sinkers, and floats; tying useful knots and splices; selecting lures and bait; and much more.

The Field & Stream: The Complete Fisherman is an exciting book for beginning and expert fishermen alike. The editors and writers of America's most popular outdoor magazine-with more than seven million readers-bring their experience to this book. The Complete Fisherman covers the topics fishermen want to know about most, including: how to find and catch largemouth bass; fly fishing for trout across America; how to find and fish for fresh- and saltwater game fish; care and repair of your tackle; the best fishing knots for both salt and freshwater; and, how to rig up baits and lures for any...

In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. It saved countless anglers thousands of dollars, and now, with this new edition revised, updated, and expanded to accommodate the many developments in tackle making methods, equipment, and materials made since then it can continue to do so for years to come.Twenty-seven chapters and helpful appendixes include everything readers need to know about tools, spinners, bucktails, jigs, sinkers, plastic lures and plugs, wire leaders,...