Customer Reviews

Baits, Rigs & Tackle

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This book is excellent in describing every rig imaginable. However, It rarely describes any use of a particular rig to targeting any specific species of gamefish. While the pictures and diagrams are excellent, the information on tackle and materials up-to-date, there is little or no instruction on which rig to use for any particular form of fishing.

Did I like the book? - Yes. Was I left still looking for the information that would help me use these tackle methods? Also, yes.

I'm happy I bought it, and would do so again, but it was not a "complete" book on baits, rigs and tackle.

Excellent from beginning to end,from learning knots to rigging baits this book is for all. to use as a reference for professionals,and beginners alike. very easy and informative and easy illustrations.this book was written from a man who has a ton of expertise and is an excellent freindly user guide.

The very best tackle instruction I have ever seen. Simple, to the point, and nothing extra. THE BEST.

Easy to read and very informative. It will give you the insight and knowledge to make sure your rig holds up once you've gotten the fish to bite. This book goes into detail on everything from hook sizes to which rigs could be vulnerable to sharp teeth. I would recommend this book to any fisherman.

I expected more information about particular species and their habits and what rigs to use. The book was VERY general. Good for a beginner but lacking detail in what others beyond this level might want. It has a thorough explanation about knots.

Again- good for beginners but not what I was looking for or expected.

YOU'LL BE MORE SATISFIED WITH THIS BOOK IF YOU THINK OF IT AS A SPECIFIC ITEM REFERENCE MANUAL.IT'S NOT A MEMORY RIDDEN TALE FROM SOME OLD TIMER OF FISHING 'BACK IN THE DAY' ... SIMPLY PUT ITS NOT A PAGE ONE TO PAGE 256 STRAIGHT THROUGH READ AND YOU'LL REALIZE THAT SHORTLY AFTER YOU NOD OFF TRYING TO GET THROUGH CHAPTER 1'S LENGTHY DISECTION OF RODS AND REELS ... YOU'LL PROBABLY SEE THE REAL VALUE OF THIS BOOK IS TO USE IT RIGHT WHEN YOU NEED IT ... EVEN DURING AN ACTUAL OUTING WHEN ... FOR EXAMPLE .. YOU SUDDENLY REALIZE YOU'VE TOTALLY FORGOTTEN HOW TO TIE A UNIKNOT, OR YOU CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT THE HECK THE 'COAT HANGER' (SPREADER) IS THAT YOU FOUND IN YOUR FRIENDS TACKLEBOX ...SADLY, THERE IS NO MATCHING TACKLE TO CERTAIN FISH,AND A LOT OF GLARING AND/OR ANNOYING OMISSIONS SUCH AS THE BEST WAY TO RIG A FROZEN ANCHOVY FOR EXAMPLE; ON THE OTHER HAND THE WRITER SPECIFICALLY INCLUDES A PIC OF HOW TO RIG A DEAD SHRIMP ... I WANTED TO SEE A RIGGED FROZEN ANCHOVY SOOO BADLY ... (WHO DECIDED THE SHRIMP WAS MORE IMPORTANT ? ...)

THE MATERIAL IS HELPFUL ... IF IT IS INCLUDED ... BUT FRUSTRATING WHEN A CHAPTER SUDDENLY BECOMES 'UNEVEN' IN ITS INSTRUCTIONAL STRENGTH ... AS IF THE WRITER WAS CONTINUALLY 'WARMING' ONLY TO HIS FAVORITE FISHING EXPERTISE ... AND SKIMMING OVER THINGS HE KNEW LESS OF ... THIS WRITER DID NO RESEARCH AT ALL OF ANY KNOWLEDGE HE KNEW LESS ABOUT,IT WAS SIMPLY IGNORED OR SKIMMED OVER AS HE SIMPLY DREW ONLY FROM HIS OWN EXPERIENCE ... I'D BUY IT AGAIN,AND I DO KEEP IT WITH ME WHILE FISHING, BUT YOU'LL NOT FIND IT QUITE AS 'COMPLETE' AS THE COVER CLAIMS IT IS.

I'm very beginner and this books is not useful at all. It looks like a catalog showing what is there on the market, rather than a book with explanation WHY and HOW and WHAT FOR....

I can see what lures and reels are there without the book and main concept of bigger reel/bigger rod/ bigger line is also trivial...

I've had this book in my library for several years. It was the natural successor to AJ McClane's 1980 book on Fishing. Both were compact paperbacks that attempted to cover all the gear, tackle, and lures an angler could reasonably expect to encounter. As the technology has changed (in all senses of the word) in the fishing world, this edition has become somewhat out of date. Another edition for 2011 or 2012 would be well-received. I recommend this book for all beginning anglers and as a good refresher for those who need to review the fundamentals.

My brother recommended this book for the information it contains and I can see why. Very good book on knots, etc.

It's another simple to read book - I like it much because it covers almost everuthing I was expecting. easy to read and understand and has many pictures to show. Good book!