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Fishing For Dummies

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Fishing For Dummies by Steve Starling is a comprehensive guide designed for both beginners and seasoned anglers. It covers essential techniques, tips, and tricks for successful fishing, including selecting the right equipment, understanding different fishing methods, and identifying fish species. The book also provides insights into fishing locations and how to improve your skills, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sport.
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This book may appeal to you if you're keen on mastering the basics of fishing, from selecting tackle to identifying the best fishing spots. Whether you're an absolute beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, it offers practical advice and expert tips that can enhance your fishing experience and increase your catch rate.

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Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to one of Australia and New Zealand's most popular sports, this guide will have the fish nibbling on your line in no time.

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Created especially for Australian customers! 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 β€” all while fishing with safety and sustainability in mind.

Fishing For Dummies offers the following:

Find expert guidance β€” Absorb Steve Starling's insider knowledge of fishing to develop your angling skills.

Build your fishing kit β€” Discover how to choose the right tackle for the right fish, competently and without waste.

Increase your fishing knowledge β€” Take advantage of myriad tips about constructing effective rigs.

Hone your craft β€” Match your bait to the fish, cast with ease, and reel 'em in.

Take on sustainability β€” Immerse yourself in the new age of fishing; catch only what you need.

Prepare your catch β€” Improve your skills in all areas of fish preparation, from gutting to filleting with ease.

Cook like a pro β€” Practise the art of simplicity in the kitchen to retain and release those wondrous fish flavours.

Investigate ten top fishing spots β€” 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 like a pro
  • Pointers on selecting the best baits, lures and flies
  • Ways to tie reliable knots β€” 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 more

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742169842

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd Australian and New Zealand Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Steve Starling is regarded as Australasia's top communicator in the angling game today. Steve is uniquely gifted at passing on his wealth of fishing know-how to new chums and old hands alike. With this book, you can be a better angler and improve your enjoyment of this unique outdoor pastime.

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