Full Description
From outlining the basic different types of fishing and equipment needed to some delightfully fishy tales to literary figures who famously fished and expert tips on the craft of fishing, this book makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in this incredibly popular pastime.
Contents
Introduction 6
1. Fishing Fundamentals 8
Hooks 12
Rods 14
Reels 18
Lines 22
Bait fishing 24
Fly fishing 28
Lure fishing 32
Tackling up 34
What kind of angler am I? 35
2. Watercraft 36
Understanding water 40
How to read a river 42
How to read a lake 44
Understanding the seashore 46
Signs of fish 48
Fish prey 50
Weather, seasons & changing locations 54
Strange fishing locations 62
3. Meet the fish 64
What is a fish? 68
Shapes & key features 70
The life cycles of fish 74
Fish senses 76
Cult fish species 80
Incredible species worldwide 84
Fish handling & conservation 86
4. Fishing crafts & cooking 88
Make a simple fishing fly 92
How to prepare and cook fish 96
5. Fishing & culture 102
Folklore 106
Feats of fortune, calamity & skill 110
Angling world records 112
Amazing angling contests worldwide 114
Classic books 116
Movies & TV 118
Angling legends 120
Fishing for well-being 122
Angling-related words & sayings 123
Useful websites 124
