Fishing Wisdom is a charming gift book filled with fascinating facts, anecdotes, fishing know-how, tips and advice.From outlining the basic different types of fishing and equipment needed to some delightfully fishy tales and even exploring literary figures who famously fished, this book makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in this incredibly popular pastime. This book explores one of the most loved pastimes, Fishing! Offering plenty of tips and expert advice on the craft of fishing, expert tips on the craft of fishing and even a few tall tales about the one who got away! This new title is sure to provide hours of fun reading the the fishing enthusiasts.
Introduction 6
1. Fishing Fundamentals 8
Hooks 12
Rods 14
Reels 18
Lines 22
Bait fishing 24
Fly fishing 28
Lure fishing 32
Tackling up 34
What kind of angler am I? 35
2. Watercraft 36
Understanding water 40
How to read a river 42
How to read a lake 44
Understanding the seashore 46
Signs of fish 48
Fish prey 50
Weather, seasons & changing locations 54
Strange fishing locations 62
3. Meet the fish 64
What is a fish? 68
Shapes & key features 70
The life cycles of fish 74
Fish senses 76
Cult fish species 80
Incredible species worldwide 84
Fish handling & conservation 86
4. Fishing crafts & cooking 88
Make a simple fishing fly 92
How to prepare and cook fish 96
5. Fishing & culture 102
Folklore 106
Feats of fortune, calamity & skill 110
Angling world records 112
Amazing angling contests worldwide 114
Classic books 116
Movies & TV 118
Angling legends 120
Fishing for well-being 122
Angling-related words & sayings 123
Useful websites 124
Dominic Garnett is a fishing author and photographer described as having that rare gift to convey the magic of the sport (Angling Times). Covering a wide range of subject matter with his own distinctive style and humour, he has penned over 300 published articles in print, as well as his blogs and books. He has also made several TV appearances on National Geographic, Sky Sports and BBC coverage, promoting the sport of angling. He lives in South West England. His column The Far Bank can be found every week in the Angling Times, while more of his words, photography and regular blog can be found at www.dgfishing.co.uk.
