The Complete Guide to Fishing: The Fish, the Tackle, and the Techniques [Paperback]

John Bailey (Author), Mark Sosin (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

John Bailey has skillfully woven a unique blend of natural history and practical information into this indispensable guide, ensuring that anglers at all levels will find exactly what they need, whether it be learning a new skill or improving upon an existing one. Covering the entire range of modern-day fishing, including fly fishing, bait fishing, lure fishing, carp fishing, and saltwater fishing, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FISHING brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a genuine sense of fun and enthusiasm to the world of angling.
In addition to exploring such practical elements as clothing, tackle, bait, and flies, the author also focuses on the philosophy of sport fishing and the role of the fisherman-naturalist. With detailed step-by-step photography and dramatic shots of fish in their natural habitats, as well as comprehensive practical advice and encouragement throughout, this book will remain a classic reference on the subject for many years to come.

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Fishing as a leisure activity has reached unprecedented levels of popularity, with numerous new devotees taking up the sport each year. Appreciating and understanding the behavior of fish plays a key role in getting the best out of any area of fishing. John Bailey has skillfully woven a unique blend of natural history and practical information into this indispensable guide, ensuring that anglers at all levels will find exactly what they need to learn a new skill or improve upon an existing one.
This guide covers all aspects of fishing for all types of anglers - from novice to expert, with practical advice and encouragement combined with a genuine concern for the fish and their environment. It is illustrated with 300 stunning color photographs showing detailed step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques as well as many dramatic shots of fish in their natural habitats.

About the Author

JOHN BAILEY is an internationally respected author, photographer, and host of television programs on angling and natural history. He writes extensively for fishing magazines worldwide. His many book credits include The Fishing Detective, Tales from the Riverbank, and John Bailey's Freshwater Fishing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585747823
• ISBN-13: 978-1585747825
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,774,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars As versatile as it is easy to understand, July 26, 2003

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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Fishing: The Fish, the Tackle, and the Techniques (Paperback)

The Complete Guide To Fishing: The Fish, The Tackle, And The Techniques by author, photographer, and fishing expert John Bailey is a first-rate, illustrated manual specifically written and designed to be accessible for anglers at all skill and experience levels. Full-color photographs on every page and a wide spread of guidelines on bait fishing, fly fishing, lure fishing, bass fishing, sea fishing, and so much more, make The Complete Guide To Fishing an ideal resource which is as versatile as it is easy to understand and follow, making it ideal for the novice angler. If you want to enjoy the fun and satisfaction of fishing, then browse through the pages of John Bailey's The Complete Guide To Fishing!