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Hooked

Learning to Fish
By Al Brown
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Whether you want to fish for sprats from a wharf, walk up a stream with a fly rod, or cast a line from a boat or kayak, there's a heap of handy information in here. Learn how to tie knots, bait hooks, cast lures, and fillet... Read More
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The ultimate guide to fishing for anyone, children or adults, beginners or those more experienced.

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Whether you want to fish for sprats from a wharf, walk up a stream with a fly rod, or cast a line from a boat or kayak, there's a heap of handy information in here.

Learn how to tie knots, bait hooks, cast lures, and fillet and cook your catch.

Al Brown has a life-long love of fishing and Hooked includes ten of Al's most-loved fish recipes, some of them Depot classics.

Fishing is a terrific outdoors experience that is challenging but also super exciting. The learning never ends as your knowledge builds with each adventure and every time you head out. Hooked is a go-to for all anglers!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781991142160

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: A&U Children's NZ

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hope McConnell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 602g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Al Brown is an iconic New Zealand chef and fisherman, much loved for his restaurants Depot and Federal Delicatessen, his Best Ugly bagel shops, his bestselling books Eat Up: Bach Edition, Go Fish and Stoked among others, his associations with high-profile brands, and his ground-breaking approach to New Zealand food.

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