The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fishing Basics (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Mike Toth (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: March 24, 2000

Don't let this newly revised edition get away! Mike Toth updates this informative guide to the basics of fishing with expanded coverage of everything anglers need to know, from getting started to recording your catch. Featuring advice and information on choosing the right fishing spot, the right equipment, the right rig (that's the set-up of your line), and the right bait, the Complete Idiot's Guide to Fishing Basics, 2nd Ed. helps you enjoy the challenges of both freshwater and saltwater fishing. It even tells you how to clean and cook your catch! New and expanded coverage includes:
-- Additional coverage of saltwater and freshwater species including habitats, fishing finding techniques and identification tips.
-- Emergency planning guide for your first fishing trip -- what to bring, wear, carry or buy. Including a one-chapter crash course on what to expect, basic techniques and how to have fun fishing!
-- Entirely new chapter on boats, boating techniques and boat equipment for fishing.

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About the Author

Mike Toth, managing editor of Field and Stream has fished throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. He has served as editor at Aqua-Field Publications, Outdoor Life magazine, Game & Fish publications, and Sports Afield magazine. He has written numerous articles on fishing and published his first book, Guide to Freshwater Fishing Boots, in 1995. Mr. Toth lives in Pennington, New Jersey, with his wife Regina, son Joey, and daughter Caroline, all of whom eat a lot of fresh fish.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (March 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028638840
• ISBN-13: 978-0028638843
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book For Beginners, February 23, 2003

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Chris Frost (Ingalls, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fishing Basics (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

As the title implies, this book contains a wealth of knowledge for the beginning angler. Topics include: choosing and purchasing the appropriate equipment, finding a good fishing spot, understanding how fish think and act, bait and lures, casting methods, and fish identification and preparation. Fishing can be overwhelming to the uninitiated, especially when it comes to the amazing array of rods, reels, and tackle available. This book should answer most, if not all, of your questions about fishing.

43 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OK, but missing a lot of the basics., April 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide To Fishing Basics (Paperback)

This book is easy to read, but hard to find specific information. I am a Den leader for eight 10-year old Cub Scouts. I bought the book to help me as a beginner fisherman, to teach my boys the basics. I have been unable to find info on making decisions about the right equipment for the individual fisherman, for given conditions, etc. There was surprisingly little on knots, rigs, choosing hooks, baits, etc.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, March 20, 2007

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L. J. Patete (Hamburg, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fishing Basics (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I bought this book as a gift for my boyfriend. He liked it so much, we've gotten them for several other people,all of whom loved it. Very easy to understand; I have never fished, and I could imagine easily doing it after reading this book.