Product Description

No one can promise that you will catch fish all the time. Fish, after all, would just as soon never taste a hook or feel the sizzle of a frying pan. For as long as we have been catching fish, fish have also been outsmarting us. "That's why they call it fishing and not catching," goes the old saying. This book will help you fish, and it will help you catch, too. No matter how much you know, there are still a couple of tricks that even the oldest angler can pick up.

For those of you who have never fished, you will find enough in this book to get you started. You don't have to learn everything all at once. If you are already an angler, there are plenty of tips and techniques that you can turn to right away without going through the basics all over again. And you master anglers will also find this book a handy reference for all kinds of fishing questions.

Once you have a few basic pointers, fishing is as easy as falling off a log (which is something you want to avoid, as the splash will scare the fish). Fishing For Dummies will show you how to orchestrate all of your equipment into a fine-tuned fish-catching machine. You'll soon know all about

• Your fishing equipment, from the rod in your hand to the hook on the very end of the line
• The fish that people fish for, what they look like, and where they're found
• The basics of bait-casting, spinning, and fly-casting
• Fighting, landing, and releasing fish
• Storing, cleaning, and cooking fish

Fishing is a great joy and a lifetime sport. You will find that there are successful fishing days and unsuccessful fishing days, but there is no such thing as a bad fishing day. This book can make fishing easier and more rewarding for you every time you pick up your rod and reel.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38420 in Books
• Published on: 1997-04-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Amazon.com
You know the saying: Give a man (or woman) a fish, and you give him dinner; teach a man (or woman) to fish and he'll have dinner for the rest of his life. The always entertaining and instructional "... for Dummies" series reeled in witty outdoors writer Peter Kaminsky to keep the rest of us fed--as in food for the table and food for thought--with this step-by-step guide to pretty much every right and obtuse angle on angling. As with all the books in the series, Fishing is filled with punchy advice, plenty of diagrams, and a series of Top 10 lists that should bag aspiring fishers hook, line, and sinker.

From the Back Cover
"This book rates two fins up for anyone wanting a crash course on fishing." Endless Vacation magazine "If you're a beginning angler or a know-it-all — you'll find something new" Joan Stoliar, Director, Project Access Praise for Fishing For Dummies^® "With his trademark blend of supreme scholarship and keen wit, Peter Kaminsky has committed an act of true piscatorial worth." — Gary Soucie, Editor, American Angler "Fishing for Dummies taught me some new tricks — and made me laugh along the way." — Tom Rosenbauer, Author, The Orvis Flyfishing Guide

Catch the latest on freshwater and saltwater fishing

Explore the world of fishing — hook, line, and sinker — with this friendly guide. From trout to tarpon and bass to bonefish, these easy-to-follow pictures and tips will help you prepare for what awaits beyond the shore. Discover how to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right gear, and reel 'em in!

Discover how to: Identify types of fish, lures, bait, and knots Choose and use your gear Pack your tackle box like a pro Develop your casting style Clean and cook your catch of the day

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About the Author
Peter Kaminsky, a former contributing editor to Field & Stream and Outdoor Life magazines, is a columnist for The New York Times and New York magazine.

Customer Reviews

A decent beginners reference
For the novice, this is a good starting book and reference. I would combine this with "What fish don't want you to know" for a much better overall understanding of the technical points and basics (in this book) and how and where to apply them (in the other book).

Definitely lives up to its name!
I originally bought this book for my boyfriend, but I love fishing and know very little about the tricks of catching a fish. I have learned so much about lures and fish and how they think in order to catch fish better. This book is awesome! I totally recommend this book to any "family fisherman" if they want to know more.

Really, Really Mini
Wow! When they say "mini", they mean Mini. This book is tiny. The content however, is actually fairly good. It's a very quick read. The print is actually not too bad for the physical size of the book. It had mostly fairly basic information, but the size would allow for it to be thrown in a tackle box or fishing vest if you wanted. Again, just the basics, but worth the price. My wife thinks it's very "cute" too.