Caught Me a Big 'Un [Paperback]

Jimmy Houston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

One of the best-known, most-loved TV fishing personalities, Jimmy Houston has become a bass legend. Two-time winner of the B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year award, Jimmy now brings you A of the wonderful, entertaining, and instructive stories he's gathered over the years....

CAUGHT ME A BIG 'UN...

and then I let him go!

Anyone who loves fishing -- on a lake, pond, river, or ocean -- is guaranteed to love Jimmy Houston's insightful, instructive, and laugh-out-loud funny tips and tales. Whether he's fishing with sports or political celebrities or his children, Jimmy proves there's no story like a fish story, and here are his best-packed with all the know -- how that has made his name a legend.

Discover the secrets of tournament fishermen from Jimmy and other award-winning pros; get the lowdown on tackle, baits, and boats; and find out why the best anglers know that you have to understand fish in order to catch them (and how you can, too!), and more. From that first tug on the line to the last cast of the day, every angler will love Jimmy's bass fishing tips and anecdotes. Get in the boat with the master -- and turn those tall tales into reality.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Homer Circle, Angling Editor Sports Afield Here is a must read. However, you don't just read Caught Me A Big 'Un -- as you stroll through the lines you laugh, learn, think and rethink the fishing tips, and wind up with a nodding grin. It's just Me spending a day chunkin', windin', and gigglin' with ol'Jimmy!

Ted Giddings The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, MA) If you want to learn how to catch bass from a book and enjoy every page, read Caught Me A Big 'Un....

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067100915X
• ISBN-13: 978-0671009151
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Info, Fair Writing, February 10, 2000

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Justin Coleman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caught Me a Big 'Un (Paperback)

Jimmy Houston is definitely a big name in professional bass angling, and the countless tidbits of tips and tricks contained in his book are a testament to his prowess. Nonetheless, it is evident that Houston isn't as professional with his writing as he is with his fishing. The book was very readable and understandable, but it is clear that this was a somewhat haphazard attempt at putting his truly great skill into words. Bottom line: great info, good for a calm day when you feel like picking up some tips, don't model your writing style after it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, March 14, 2000

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Chris Born - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caught Me a Big 'Un (Paperback)

I bought this book because I'm a big fan of Jimmy Houston and of bass fishing. I thought the book was really entertaining, but the quality of the writing wasn't so good. If you like Houston's TV shows and magazine articles, you'll really enjoy this book. I think it would have been better if it was a little more organized, but it's still worth the money!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Caught me a big un is GOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!, August 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Caught Me a Big 'Un (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book from the times i laughed and the times I was studing. All i can say is it is GREAT and you need to read this book!!!!