Fishing Basics

You don't have to be Captain Ahab to reel in the catch of the day! You're no idiot, of course. You know that the joy of fishing comes with skill, patience, and the right equipment. You can get yourself to the water and relax, but when it comes to baiting your hook and casting your cares away, you feel like a minnow swimming with the sharks! Don't throw back your angling ambitions just yet! The Complete Idiot's GuideR to Fishing Basics, Second Edition gives you the essentials for a successful fishing expedition-whether you're heading for the local creek or the high seas. In this Complete Idiot's GuideR, you get: * An emergency fishing guide to help get you started immediately. * The lowdown on tackle-hooks, lines, sinkers, and more. * All the right moves to feel, hook, play, and land your catch. * The bottom line on what you'll need (and need to do) if you want to flyfish, saltwater fish, or fish in still waters. Get hooked on fishing as you ... * Find out about fish-physiology, habits, and habitats-to increase your catch. * Line up and learn about monofilament, braided, and "super" lines. * Cast your troubles to the wind with flyfishing. * Equip yourself for deep-sea and big-game fishing. * Get the basics on boats and fishing safety. * Keep it legal-find out about licenses, laws, and regulations.Toth, Mike is the author of 'Fishing Basics', published 2000 under ISBN 9780028638843 and ISBN 0028638840.