Kids Gone Fishin' (The Freshwater Angler) [Paperback]

Dave Maas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001 | Series: Freshwater Angler

No matter where you live, you’ll find great fishing for some type of fish. It may be catfish or sunfish in a local farm pond, carp in a nearby river, or crappies and bass in the lake across town.

 

The beginning of this book shows you where different fish types (called species) live. As you page through this chapter, check out the small colored maps to see which species live in your state. And look closely at the drawings of the fish so you can tell what you have landed.

 

So what species do you think will be your favorite to catch?

 

This book covers:

·         How do I make a fish bite?

o        Teaching kids proven methods of locating, catching, and handling a variety of species.

·          Is it a keeper?

·         What does my fish weigh?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dave Maas spent five summers working as head instructor and guide at Camp Fish, an educational fishing camp for kids located in northern Minnesota.

During this time he gave classroom seminars and on-the-water demonstrations on topics ranging from how to find springtime crappies to the proper method for releasing big muskies. For many years, Dave also served as an editor for the popular "Freshwater Angler" series of books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865731292
• ISBN-13: 978-0865731295
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best ever!!!!, June 18, 2006

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Laurie Snow - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids Gone Fishin' (The Freshwater Angler) (Paperback)

I got this book for Christmas when I was 10. I am 13 now and i still look it over when I have spare time. Whenever I read it, I have the Urge to go fishing. It shows in picturs and words how to tie a not, cast, filet a fish, what kind of lures to use on what fish, and a TON more. it is very easy for little kids to understand and older people too. It also tells you what size hook and what pound test to use. this is my favorite book EVER!!!!!!!!!!! you should buy it

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know to get started, March 15, 2006

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Mike (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids Gone Fishin' (The Freshwater Angler) (Paperback)

I checked this out from the local library, and may just order a copy. Of all the fishing books I've seen, this is one of the best resources. The information is on target and the pictures are great!

The beginning of the book goes through common fish with the fish located on a map of North America. Next the book reviews basic tackle in a very practical way. If you know what kind of fish you want to catch, it will tell you what size hook, size of line, bait or lures to use! Then the book shows you how to set up a line, how to cast, where to cast, how to tell when you have a bite, how to hook it, how to land it, and how to clean it. Everything but how to cook it! Every page has a great picture or chart to help explain.

Great fishing guide!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect starter book, June 5, 2009

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Marcy Fitz-Randolph - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids Gone Fishin' (The Freshwater Angler) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my son's 9th birthday, to add to his fishing-related presents. The reviews I read were right on about its being a useful basic reference, and my son read the book cover to cover before purchasing his rod and lures. With every catch he grabs the book to identify his fish and then the tables to check its weight and age.

This book is well-written, and informative enough for adults while being simple enough for kids to follow. There are sections on equipment, techniques, maps for common fish, and of course the fish identification. There's information on preferred habitats and fish feeding habits which my son found fascinating. There are plenty of pictures and illustrations and the layout is very clean. The book itself is small enough to put in the tackle box, and the pages were heavier weight paper than I expected (and glossy, so a little moisture hasn't wrecked it).

All in all, this was exactly the book we needed and I highly recommend it.