Fishing for Dummies - by Peter Kaminsky (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

• Identifying the key species of fish found within and off the coasts of the British Isles
• Selecting the right rods, reels, line, and tackle
• Mastering casting techniques
• Tying knots like a seasoned angler
• Hooking and landing fish with ease

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Catch the fish you want, and more of them
• Choose the right gear and the right spots for fishing
• Get 'The Big One' to bite

The complete beginner's guide to achieving the ultimate fishing experience

Whether fishing for carp on a quiet pond or chub on a churning river, tackling trout on a stream or bass at the coast, enthusiasts across the UK are taking up fishing like never before. If you've been bitten by the angling bug, and you're looking for a quick, easy way to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy this fantastic sport to its utmost, you've come to the right place. From baiting a hook to landing your prize catch, Fishing For Dummies is your complete, step-by-step guide to all types of fishing, whether that means coarse, sea or game angling.

• Learn your fishing ABCs - if you're a complete novice, you'll learn everything you need to know about different types of fishing and the best places to give them a go
• Know your fish - get to know the various fresh water and salt water fish species found in and around the British Isles - from dace to trout, carp to cod
• Gear up - get the lowdown on rods, reels, tackle, hooks, lines and weights, as well as the most useful knots and rigs for various types of fishing
• Get them to bite - take a crash course on how to entice fish to fall for your bait, lures and flies
• Reel 'em in - learn how to prevail in battle against even the feistiest catch and how to handle them once you've caught them
• Enjoy the spoils - from unhooking and weighing fish, to taking the best pictures to wow your friends, discover the many ways to revel in your best catches

Open the book and find:

• The different types and styles of fishing
• Identifying species of fish in fresh and salt water
• Selecting the right rods, reels, line and tackle
• Mastering casting techniques
• Tying knots like a seasoned angler
• Hooking and landing fish with ease
• Safely unhooking and releasing fish
• Recording prize catches

Review Quotes

"Packed full of knowledge and tips for a successful fishing trip... an authoritative guide for any new or improving angler wishing to advance their skills." (Countrymans Weekly, 25th May 2012)

"Great for the beginner, everything you need to know is here." (Sea Angler, June 2012)

"It's laid out in such a way that it's the perfect 'dip-in, dip-out' book. You can turn to just about any page and find something of interest." (Total Course Fishing, July 2012)

"... it covers a lot of ground, striking a balance between humour and information that makes it perfect for someone wondering what this whole fishing business is all about." (Trout Fisherman, 25th July 2012)

"If you have been bitten by the angling bug, this book will fast-track your knowledge and help you acquire the skills you need to catch fish and enjoy this fantastic sport." (Total Sea Fishing, December 2012)

About the Author

Peter Kaminsky is an author and a contributor to the New York Times, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. Greg Schwipps' work has appeared in a number of outdoor magazines. Dominic Garnett is an angling writer, blogger (dgfishing.co.uk), photographer and guide whom Angling Times recently described as 'Fast becoming one of the most readable angling writers in the business... has that rare ability to convey the magic of the sport.'