Fishing for Dummies

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Author: Peter Kaminsky

ISBN-10: 0764550284

ISBN-13: 9780764550287

Category: Fishing - General & Miscellaneous

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"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 GuideCatch the latest on freshwater and saltwater fishingExplore 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 dayGet smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Introduction.PART I: Starting Out.Chapter 1: Some Basic Basics.Chapter 2: The End of Your Line: Bait.Chapter 3: Lures.Chapter 4: Flies.Chapter 5: Hooks, Sinkers, Snaps, Swivels, and Bobbers.Chapter 6: Lines.Chapter 7: Rods.Chapter 8: Reels.PART II: What You're After.Chapter 9: Freshwater Fish.Chapter 10: Saltwater Fish.PART III: Now You're Fishing.Chapter 11: Just a Few Knots.Chapter 12: Bait Casting.Chapter 13: Spinning and Spin Casting.Chapter 14: Fly Casting.Chapter 15: How to Strike, Fight, and Land (And Sometimes Release) Fish.Chapter 16: Where and When to Fish.Chapter 17: Getting There: Walking, Driving, or Floating.Chapter 18: Dress for Success.PART IV: Eating.Chapter 19: Cleaning and Storing Your Catch.Chapter 20: Cooking, Eating (And Sometimes Drinking).Chapter 21: Alternatives to Eating: Photography and Mounting.PART V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 22: Fishing as an Interactive Sport: Ten Stops on the Internet.Chapter 23: Ten Gotta-Have Books.Chapter 24: Ten Gotta Reads.Chapter 25: My Ten Favorite Places.Chapter 26: Ten Shots at Big Fish.Index.Book Registration Information.