Books on Fishing

Books on Fishing

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New fishermen as well as seasoned veterans can benefit from the knowledge available in fishing books. Books are published about types of fish, fishing locations, how to fish and even the best types of bait to use for specific species. You can learn about the difference between bottom fishing, deep sea fishing and lake fishing or learn the best techniques to catch, skin and cook your fish. No matter what your purpose may be, a book on fishing will offer answers and solutions to your fishing questions.

IGFA's 101 Freshwater Fishing Tips and Tricks

Learning new fishing tips can help.
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Author and avid fisherman Bill Dance shares his secrets to success in IGFA's 101 Freshwater Fishing Tips and Tricks. The tips in this book will help beginners make their first catch while also helping experienced anglers to catch larger fish more often. Tips include how to work in poor lighting conditions, the best lures to use and how to tie a good knot.

The Complete Book of Surf Fishing

Learn about surf fishing.
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Surf Fishing has become highly popular among fishing enthusiasts because it does not require a boat. In The Complete Book of Surf Fishing, readers will learn where to fish, when to fish and how to not scare fish while standing in shallow waters. Author Al Ristori gives tips and tricks on how to maneuver around rocky coastlines and sandbars to catch the biggest and best fish. The book includes instructions on casting rods as well as a full range of information regarding the kinds of bait, lures and fishing flies that should be used. Over twenty years of experience helps Ristori aid those who enjoy surf fishing in catching a fish anywhere.

Fly Fishing for Beginners

Fly fishing can be difficult to master.
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Fly fishing can be a difficult sport to master due to the extensive skill and knowledge required to be successful. Fly Fishing for Beginners offers insider information on the best rods, lines and flies to use while learning to fly fish. The book is written by fishing instructor Chris Hansen who offers many tips on the proper accessories, how to catch the most fish and where to find the best results.

Salt Water Fishing Made Easy

Learn about salt water fishing.
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With over forty years of fishing all over America's coasts under his belt, Martin Pollizotto has penned Salt Water Fishing Made Easy. This book is a full guide on everything that anyone needs to know about saltwater fishing. Methods and techniques are provided to help experienced anglers improve their skills and beginner fishermen learn the ins and outs. Salt Water Fishing Made Easy provides information on the habits and types of fish you will find when salt water fishing as well as the best techniques for catching them. The book includes information on equipment, instructions on how to tie fishing knots and much fishing advice.

Ice Fishing: A Complete Guide

Ice fishing can be exciting.
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In Jim Capossela's book, Ice Fishing: A Complete Guide, he gives a start-to-finish plan on ice fishing. The book includes basic information for beginners as well as many tips and tricks to help seasoned veterans gain success. Ice Fishing: A Complete Guide covers winter species and the best techniques for catching them, understanding lake water changes during the winter and how to discover winter patterns. Techniques such as effective jiggling benefits, preparing food on the ice and how to build a proper shelter and keep warm are included.

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