The Pocket Fishing Basics Guide - (Skyhorse Pocket Guides) by Wade Bourne (Paperback)

About the Book

The Pocket Fishing Basics Guide is a handy reference for any aspiring angler, providing all kinds of questions and basic techniques on freshwater fishing across America. Inside, fishermen will find information about North American fish species, how to find prime fishing spots, safety tips while fishing, selecting appropriate bait, artificial lures and tackle, proper fishing techniques, handling and cleaning fish, and more! Written by an award-winning outdoor writer, this is the essential, pocket-sized guide for any angler hoping to have a bountiful and enjoyable fishing experience.

Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Book Synopsis

Here is a handy reference for any aspiring angler, providing questions and answers on basic techniques on freshwater fishing that can help you come up with a catch you can cook up and brag about.

Inside, fishermen will find the information they need to find, hook, and land North American fish species:

• How to find prime fishing spots
• Safety tips while fishing
• Selecting appropriate bait, artificial lures and tackle
• Proper fishing techniques
• Handling and cleaning fish
• And more!

Written by an award-winning outdoor writer, this is the essential, pocket-sized guide for any angler hoping to have a bountiful and enjoyable fishing experience.