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Title:

Fishing

Alternate title:

Fishing for dummies

Author:

Schwipps, Greg, author.

Kaminsky, Peter. author.

Series:

--For dummies.

Summary:

Millions of folks find fishing relaxing, challenging, entertaining...and a great way to spice up dinner. This 3rd edition of the top-selling guidebook shows you everything you need to know about the necessary gear, where different kinds of fish hang out, what types of bait and lures to stock, how to stay safe on the water, and even how to clean and cook your catch. Plus, you'll learn about the latest high-tech fishing gadgets and GPS hacks, get advice on fishing from boats, and much more. Here's where to drop your line!

General Note:

"Learning made easy" -- front cover.

"Catch the fish you want, and more of them. Choose the right gear and the right locations to fish. Get the whole family involved safely." -- front cover.

Includes index.

Edition:

3rd edition

Contents:

Before the bite -- Gearing up without going overboard -- The end of your line: enticing fish with bait, lures, and flies -- Now you're fishing -- After the catch -- The part of tens.

Physical Description:

xv, 392 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject Term:

Fishing.

Fishing -- Technique.

Author(s):

Kaminsky, Peter.

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons,

Publication Date:

2020

ISBN:

9781119685890

Publication Information:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2020.

Call Number:

799.1 SCHWIPPS

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

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.

Author Notes

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.