Fishing for Dummies

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