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Fishing For Dummies


Fishing For Dummies


UK Edition

von: Peter Kaminsky, Greg Schwipps, Dominic Garnett

19,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 14.03.2012
ISBN/EAN: 9781119953968
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 400

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<i>Fishing For Dummies,</i> 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: <ul> <li>Identifying the key species of fish found within and off the coasts of the British Isles</li> <li>Selecting the right rods, reels, line, and tackle</li> <li>Mastering casting techniques</li> <li>Tying knots like a seasoned angler</li> <li>Hooking and landing fish with ease</li> </ul>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Before the Bite 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Getting Hooked on Fishing 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Gathering What You Need to Fish 21</p> <p>Chapter 3: Finding and Evaluating Water for Fishing 35</p> <p>Chapter 4: Putting a Face on the Fins: Common Freshwater Fish 53</p> <p>Chapter 5: Familiarising Yourself with Common Sea Fish 69</p> <p>Chapter 6: Staying Safe On (Or Near) the Water 83</p> <p><b>Part II: Gearing Up Without Going Overboard 93</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Hot Rods and Cool Reels 95</p> <p>Chapter 8: The Bottom Line on Line 117</p> <p>Chapter 9: It’s Terminal (Tackle): Hooks, Weights, Snaps, Swivels and Floats 133</p> <p>Chapter 10: Going the Extra Mile: Boats, Gadgets and More 155</p> <p><b>Part III: The End of Your Line: Enticing Fish with Bait, Lures and Flies 171</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Real Food for Real Fish: Using Bait 173</p> <p>Chapter 12: It Only Looks Alive: Tricking Fish with Lures 199</p> <p>Chapter 13: Fish Don’t Fly, But Flies Catch Fish 217</p> <p><b>Part IV: Now You’re Fishing 233</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Tying Popular Fishing Knots and Rigs 235</p> <p>Chapter 15: Choreographing Your Cast 269</p> <p>Chapter 16: Exploring Different Fishing Techniques 287</p> <p>Chapter 17: How to Hook, Fight, Land and Release Fish 303</p> <p><b>Part V: After the Catch 321</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: Photographing, Weighing and Preserving Fish for Posterity 323</p> <p>Chapter 19: Biting Back: Storing, Cleaning and Cooking Fish 331</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 343</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Fishing Lessons You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way 345</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Fishing Organisations You Should Know About 349</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Great Fishing Reads 353</p> <p>Index 357</p>
<p><b>Peter Kaminsky</b> is an author and a contributor to the <i>New York Times, Field & Stream</i> and <i>Outdoor Life.</i><b> Greg Schwipps'</b> work has appeared in a number of outdoor magazines. <b>Dominic Garnett</b> is an angling writer, blogger (dgfishing.co.uk), photographer and guide whom <i>Angling Times</i> 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.'
<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Catch the fish you want, and more of them</li> <li>Choose the right gear and the right spots for fishing</li> <li>Get 'The Big One' to bite</li> </ul> <p><b>The complete beginner's guide to achieving the ultimate fishing experience</b> <p>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, <i>Fishing For Dummies</i> is your complete, step-by-step guide to all types of fishing, whether that means coarse, sea or game angling. <ul> <li><b>Learn your fishing ABCs</b> – 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</li> <li><b>Know your fish </b>– 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 </li> <li><b>Gear up</b> – 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</li> <li><b>Get them to bite</b> – take a crash course on how to entice fish to fall for your bait, lures and flies</li> <li><b>Reel 'em in</b> – learn how to prevail in battle against even the feistiest catch and how to handle them once you've caught them</li> <li><b>Enjoy the spoils</b> – from unhooking and weighing fish, to taking the best pictures to wow your friends, discover the many ways to revel in your best catches</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>The different types and styles of fishing</li> <li>Identifying species of fish in fresh and salt water</li> <li>Selecting the right rods, reels, line and tackle</li> <li>Mastering casting techniques</li> <li>Tying knots like a seasoned angler</li> <li>Hooking and landing fish with ease</li> <li>Safely unhooking and releasing fish</li> <li>Recording prize catches</li> </ul>

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