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Fishing: A Guide to Fresh and Salt-Water Fishing [Paperback]

George S. Fichter (Author), Phil Francis (Author), Tom Dolan (Illustrator), Ken Martin (Illustrator), Harry McKnaught (Illustrator)

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Series: Golden Guide | Publication Date: April 14, 2001

This compact guide to both salt-and fresh-water fishing will help you to:

-Identify the principal sport fishes of North America
-Select baits and tackle
-Hook and land a fish

A basic guide for the novice and a handy reference for the experienced angler, it's packed with useful information and helpful tips on when, where, and how to fish most successfully.

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Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Product Details

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (April 14, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1582381410
ISBN-13: 978-1582381411
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Beginner's How To Fish Book, November 10, 2006

P. A. Childress "Naturalist PNW" (Castle Rock, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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I have owned several editions and copies of this book, going way back to the first edition when I was 9. I used it to become one of the best fisherwomen in our family.
That first edition book got lost in my travels, so I got the new edition for my older daughter to use it for a ready reference for fishing tips when on trips. She is 25 now and is a good fisherwoman like her mother. That book eventually got lost too, so I got another new edition for my youngest daughter of 12 and also for myself so I can learn how to fish on the Southeast Coast of the United States. I am 50 now and still take the book with me whenever I go fishing in the Pacific Northwest as a ready reference on fishing rig set ups.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Golden Books" continue to enlighten, thrill & educate., July 7, 2000

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"Golden Books" were great for my children and grandchildren, and now their "Fishing", "A Guide To Fresh and Salt-water", book helps me with salt-water fish identification and tackle preparation. I have recently relocated to the S.C. coast and do a lot of salt-water fishing. With all of the rules and regulations relative to fish size and limits, "Fishing" comes in handy in identifying the fish caught so as not to run afoul of the "man" by having the wrong fish in the creel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, June 13, 1999

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A powerful, pocket-sized introduction to the wide world of fishing. Excellent, extensive illustrations. I loved this book when I was a kid, and it still holds up well. I recommend it for anyone, child or adult, who is new to the angling arts.

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4.0 out of 5 stars compact book
It was a much smaller book than I expected, but that was actually a plus. It fits easily into a pocket when out fishing. Good reference.

Published 4 months ago by S. E. Jelliff

5.0 out of 5 stars great starter book for kids
Bought this for my 10-year old son who has become obsessed with fishing in the past year. He dove right into it and finished reading it in a matter of a day or two. Read more

Published 8 months ago by JenT

5.0 out of 5 stars Fishing, A golden guide from St. Martin's Press
As a novice angler, I was looking for a definitive guide on how to get a fish on the hook - the right way! I knew that it had to be more then just pot luck. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Rick S. from South Jersey

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for a Beginner!
This book is AWESOME for the beginner! I just got back into fishing (haven't fished since I was a kid) and it really covers most of the bases. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Maria McNeil

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for the beginning and experienced fisherman!
I saw an earlier edition of the "Golden Guide to Fishing" many years ago when I was young and it left an impression on me then. Read more

Published on July 21, 2008 by Mitchell L. Gray

4.0 out of 5 stars Every page is worth framing
Aside from being a good, introductory guide to fishing, this book's artwork makes it a classic of 1960s artwork. Read more

Published on October 6, 2005 by Mike Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book
This is a great book for those who want to carry a concise reference on fishing. The book is easy to read and locating information is no problem. Read more

Published on December 6, 2001 by Bruce W. Willett

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Sport fishing-catching fish for fun-began in ancient times. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fishing with live minnows, best natural baits, metal squids, strip baits, cut mullet, small bucktails, feather jigs, bucktail jigs, metal jigs, bait casting, live sardines, stink baits, spinning tackle, bottom fishing, small jigs, good lures, surf casting, live shrimp, small baits, surf fishing, artificial lures, artificial baits, light tackle, reel spool, spinning gear

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Gulf Coast, Gulf Stream, New Jersey, Striped Bass, Gulf of Mexico, Largemouth Bass, Pacific Coast, Great Lakes, New York, Nova Scotia, Chesapeake Bay, Smallmouth Bass, West Indies, Baja California, Yellow Perch, King Mackerel, Mississippi Valley, Northern Pike, White Bass, Bluefin Tuna, Gulf of California, North Carolina, Flathead Catfish

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Fishes of the World by Rh Value Publishing on page 156
The Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia by Vin T. Sparano on page 156
The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton on page 5
Fresh and Salt Water Fishes of the World by E. C. Migdalski on page 156

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