A completer guide to all aspects of coarse fishing, sea angling and game fishing.
Covers the major species ï ½ recognition, habitat and location, size, behaviour and feeding habits.
Detailed sections on the best natural and artificial baits and lures to use.
Clear advice on essential tackle and how to select the best rods, reels, equipment, clothes and accessories for all situations.
Expert advice on where to fish, what to fish for and the best fishing techniques for all kinds of species and locations.
Step-by-step instructing on tying flies.
Useful tips and advice on reading all types of water.
Presents a collection of thoughts and reflections on one of the UK's most popular pastimes, from one of our most respected fishermen. This title guides on angling in Scotland which offers readers some great tips on where and when to find the best fish. It is suitable for those who love fishing.
Fishing has inspired a wealth of poetry Tang Dynasty meditations; Japanese haiku; medieval rhymes; classic verses by Homer and Shakespeare. Filled with humour, nostalgia, adventure, celebrations of the beauties of nature, and metaphors for the art of living, this title is sure to lure anglers and lovers of poetry alike.
Celebrating the joys of fishing, this work is about contentment, calm and solitude, rivers and river banks, losing track of time and, of course, the fish themselves. It is also an insight into a life spent getting up at the crack of dawn and, armed with rod and line, and heading for water.
Takes us from London suburbs to Bhutan, Icelandic moonscapes to the Seychelles. This work shows how fishing can take you to the heart of a landscape in a way few other forms of travel can match. A fishing rod can also break the ice with locals, guides, farmers, shopkeepers, taxi drivers and bar-flies.
From course fishing to wreck fishing and from carp to conger, this guide features information on all things fishing. It also contains sections on coarse, trout and sea fishing (both from the shore and by boat), which explain the tackle, rigs and baits you
Delivers tips and tricks for beginners and experienced fish smiths alike and also dwells on the less tangible aspects of angling - luck, ghosts, catching a monster, the angler's perfect car, how to blank (catch nothing), how to deal with an angry bailiff, and more.
* A highly visual handbook with clear step-by-step photography of all the angling techniques * Includes an A-Z visual directory of all the major species * Detailed section on selecting the best equipment and accessories for all situations * Expert advise on learning to read all types of still and running water
Through twenty-two casts the author, one of the Britain's best-known freshwater fisherman, quits land in favour of the sea. There, he discovers the many pleasures of the coast: wild shores, unpredictable waves, and, of course, fish that glisten and dart beneath a never-still surface. This title focuses on the sea and its many wonders.
Discover the joys of fishing with this fantastic gift set! Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike, the handy sized book contains a wealth of expert advice, practical information and top tips. Also included is a pocket weighing scales complete with compass and tape measure for you to take on all your fishing trips.