Fishing for Dummies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781742169842)

This book puts more fish on your line

Want to dangle a line anywhere in Australia or New Zealand? On the way to becoming a successful angler, discover how to choose your tackle confidently, master rigs and knots, read your fishing environment, cast efficiently and take home more fish for the table -- all while

• fishing with safety and sustainability in mind.
• Find expert guidance -- absorb Steve Starling's insider knowledge of fishing to develop your angling skills
• Build your fishing kit -- discover how to choose the right tackle for the right fish, competently and without waste
• Increase your fishing knowledge -- take advantage of myriad tips about constructing effective rigs
• Hone your craft -- match your bait to the fish, cast with ease and reel 'em in
• Take on sustainability -- immerse yourself in the new age of fishing; catch only what you need
• Prepare your catch -- improve your skills in all areas of fish preparation, from gutting to filleting with ease
• Cook like a pro -- practise the art of simplicity in the kitchen to retain and release those wondrous fish flavours
• Investigate ten top fishing spots -- take a trip to Steve Starling's top fishing spots in Australia and New Zealand

Open the book and find:

• How to target Aussie/Kiwi saltwater and freshwater fish
• Techniques to rig your gear likea pro
• Pointers on selecting the best baits, lures and flies
• Ways to tie reliable knots -- in all weathers and in the dark
• Tips on casting all types of fishing tackle
• The right way to release your fish
• Ideas on how to contribute to fishing sustainability
• A guide to your own style of angling: Jetty rat, estuary or ...