Packed full of practical advice, this is the ideal book for the fishing enthusiast who wants to improve their knowledge of all aspects of angling including correct tackle,the latest techniques and the most successful baits.
Invaluable to both beginners and experienced anglers alike, this concise encyclopedia will enhance the enjoyment and success of this challenging and enthralLing hobby.
One of the pleasures of fishing is that it is a constantly evolving sport. As new tackle and angling techniques are shown to be effective in catching fish, so the fruits of that knowledge are harvested by the millions of enthusiasts who are engaged in the pursuit of their underwater quarry.This authoritative and up-to-date book provides the aspiring angler with all the expert knowledge needed to catch more fish.
The Concise Encyclopedia o:f Coarse, Sea E Fly Fishing encompasses every aspect of modern angling in the three major disciplines of coarse, sea and fly fishing, from selecting the most appropriate tackle, through watercraft, identifying fish species and describing and explaining the latest fishing techniques. It includes advice about choosing the best baits and fishing locations to ensure consistent success, targeting and catching specific fish species, handling fish with care and the conservation of fish and their environment for the benefit of generations of anglers to come.
Three expert authors provide a wealth of information for the beginner and the more seasoned angler alike, and the text is lavishly illustrated throughout with colour photographs and helpful diagrams. Whether you wish to master the subtle art of fly tying and casting for wild brown trout, or to capture a specimen carp from a lilycovered lake, or simply just to enjoy a pleasant evening fishing for mullet from a quiet harbour wall, this concise encyclopedia will help you improve your angling techniques and gain real understanding and insight into the magical world of fishing.
COARSE FISHING
Introduction
WATERCRAFT- Rivers
Canals
Stillwaters
TACKLE - Rods
Reels
Lines
Hooks and Knots
Floats
Bite Indication
Accessories
BAITS - Natural Baits
Bread and Particle Baits
Man-made Baits
Groundbait
Deadbaits
Artificial Lures
TECHNIQUES - Setting Up
Casting
Striking, Playing and Landing Fish
Float Fishing- Rivers
Float Fishing - Stillwaters and Canals
Pole Fishing- Rivers
Pole Fishing- Canals and Stillwaters
Legering - Rivers
Legering- StiUwaters
Deadbaiting
Lure Fishing
THE SPECIES - Catching Fish by Design
Roach
Carp
Barbel
Pike
Perch
Chub
Tench
Bream
Zander
Rudd
Dace
Wels Catfish/Eel
SEA FISHING
Introduction
TACKLE - Rods
Multiplier Reels
Fixed-spool Reels
Line
Hooks and Leads
Terminal Rigs
Major Accessories
Accessories and Storage
Baits
BAITS-Worms, ShelIrish and Fish
Bait CollectionlStorage
Lures
TECHNIQUES - Shore Casting
Weather and Tides
Shore Fishing - Beach
Piers and Jetties
Float Fishing/Lure Fishing
Boat Fishing- Uptiding/Downtiding
Reefs and Sandbanks
Wreck Fishing
Charter Boat Fishing
Tackle Maintenance
THE SPECIES - Catching Fish
Cod
Sea Bass
Small Flatfish and Bottom Feeders
Ballan WrasselPollacklCoalfish
Clearwater Sport FishlMullet
Skates and Rays
MackerelIGarfish
Dogfish and Small Sharks
Small Sharks
Large Sharks
Conger Eel/Big Flatfish
THE WATER- Rock FishingTechniques
Estuary Fishing
Small Boat Fishing
Tournament Fishing
Organizations
Angling's Rules/Conservation
FLY-FISHING
Introduction
TACKLE - Rods
Reels
Fly-lines
Leaders
Accessories
Clothing
THE FLY - Natural Insects
Fly-tying
Dry Flies
Wet Flies
Nymphs
Streamers and Lures
SPECIES - The Game Fish
Atlantic Salmon
Sea Trout
wild Brown Trout
Cultivated Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout/Arctic Char
Grayling
TECHNIQUES - Tackling up
Learning to Cast
Wet-fly Fishing - RiverslFloat Tube
Nymph Fishing - Rivers
Dry-fly Fishing- Rivers
Bank Fishing - Small Waters
Bank Fishing- Reservoirs
Dry-fly Fishing- Stillwaters
Boat Fishing - Drifting
Boat Fishing - Trolling/Anchoring
Stalking
Saltwater Fly-fishing
THE WATER - Rivers
Reservoirs
Natural LakeslSmall Stillwaters
GLOSSARY
INDEX