Greg Schwipps, Peter Kaminsky

Fishing For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The complete fisherman's friend The fully updated Fishing For Dummies, 3rd Edition, experienced angler and fishing writer Greg Schwipps shows that while none of us is born to angling, we can all achieve it--and become great at it. Whether you love fishing for fun or sport, this hands-on friendly guide has everything you need to make sure that there need never be such a thing as "the one that got away!" From trout to carp, catfish to bonefish, freshwater to saltwater, the easy-to-follow pictures and tips help you recognize and deal with what you'll meet in the murky deep. You'll also find out about the best times and the right spots to cast your line, as well as the right gear--which in these hi-tech days includes GPS, apps, and sonar! * Gear up with the right rod and tackle * Cast and bait effectively * Gut and clean your catch * Get hooked on new trends--kayak fishing! Whatever your line--a quiet afternoon at the local creek, or a punishing morning's whitewater kayaking followed by fishing the lonesome wild--Fishing For Dummies has you covered.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. September 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119685913
• Artikelnr.: 61289380

Autorenporträt

Greg Schwipps, a creative writing professor and novelist, has been fishing for more than 40 years. His fishing articles have appeared in publications such as In-Fisherman, and his recent work focuses on introducing kids to the outdoors.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Part 1: Before the Bite 5

Chapter 1: Getting Hooked on Fishing 7

Chapter 2: Gathering What You Need to Fish 19

Chapter 3: Finding Good Fishing Water 31

Chapter 4: Putting a Face on the Fins: Common Freshwater Fish 49

Chapter 5: Familiarizing Yourself with Common Saltwater Fish 71

Chapter 6: Staying Safe on or near the Water 85

Part 2: Gearing Up Without Going Overboard 95

Chapter 7: Matching the Rod and Reel 97

Chapter 8: The Bottom Line on Line 119

Chapter 9: It's Terminal (Tackle): Hooks, Sinkers, Snaps, Swivels, and Floats 137

Chapter 10: Going Ahab: Fishing from Boats 155

Chapter 11: 21st Century Tech: What's New and What's Necessary 171

Part 3: The End of Your Line: Enticing Fish with Bait, Lures, and Flies 183

Chapter 12: Real Food for Real Fish: Using Bait 185

Chapter 13: It Only Looks Alive: Tricking Fish with Lures 201

Chapter 14: Fish Don't Fly, But Flies Catch Fish 219

Part 4: Now You're Fishing 235

Chapter 15: Tying Popular Fishing Knots and Rigs 237

Chapter 16: Choreographing Your Cast 263

Chapter 17: Exploring Different Fishing Techniques 283

Chapter 18: The Fun Part: How to Hook, Fight, Land, and Release a Fish 301

Part 5: After the Catch 317

Chapter 19: Photographing and Preserving Fish for Posterity 319

Chapter 20: Cleaning Fish for the Table 331

Chapter 21: Biting Back: Cooking and Eating Fish 341

Part 6: The Part of Tens 359

Chapter 22: Ten Fishing Lessons You Don't Have to Learn the Hard Way 361

Chapter 23: Ten Fun Ways to Get Kids Fishing 365

Index 371