What Fish Don't Want You to Know: An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing [Paperback]

Frank Baron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 27, 2003

Expert, field-tested advice for anglers at every level

This comprehensive, entertaining, and foolproof guide covers everything novice and avid anglers need to know to catch freshwater fish--from bass and trout to salmon and walleye--and reveals the two basic ways to catch ALL fish.

With numerous photographs and illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and a liberal dose of good humor, the author shares his 40 years of angling expertise, including how to:

• Read the waters and the weather
• Select the right baits and lures for particular fish and situations
• Know which gear is essential and which is merely desirable
• Get maximum results on a minimum budget
• Practice proper etiquette and ethics
• Turn a tough day into a great one with dozens of tricks and tips

Laced with amusing anecdotes and commonsense, this book will unlock the secrets of fishing and teach anglers how to catch more fish.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Don't Tell Whoppers--Catch 'Em!

Anyone can toss a line into the water and get lucky once in a while, but if you want to catch more and bigger fish and have more fun doing it, you need to learn What Fish Don't Want You to Know. Whether you're new to fishing or an accomplished angler, this comprehensive and entertaining guide will improve your chances every time you cast a line into fresh water.

With easy-to-follow instructions and a liberal dose of humor, this 97.3 percent foolproof manual reveals the secrets for catching any fish from bass and trout to salmon and walleye. Author Frank Baron plumbs his forty years of angling experience to show you the best ways to fish small streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds; change tactics with the seasons; and reveals the two basic methods for catching ALL fish. You'll also learn how to:

• Read water and how weather affects fish behavior
• Select the right baits and lures for particular fish and situations
• Recognize underwater habitats and adjust your techniques accordingly
• Master proper lure and bait presentation
• Know which gear is essential and which is desirable
• Turn a tough day into a great one with dozens of tricks and tips

Packed with wisdom, common sense, and amusing and instructive fish stories, What Fish Don't Want You to Know is the one fishing guide you don't want to let get away.

About the Author

Frank P. Baron is a veteran angler with a degree in journalism and forty years of fishing experience, both as a hobby and professionally.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (August 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071417141
• ISBN-13: 978-0071417143
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Fishing

More About the Author

Oh heck, there's already lots of stuff about me readily available. I have a section on my website called (surprise!) "About Me." If that's not enough blathering for you, there's my blog called "Remaindered Random Musings" at http://www.fpbaron.blogspot.com/.

I bare my soul (and foibles) every week in a free emailed humour column called "Baron It All." You can see a sample on my website and if you like it you can write me to be added to my subscriber list.

I have a somewhat bent sense of humour. If there's a 1% ridiculousness factor in any given situation, it will jump out at me like a joyful puppy. I delight in making people snort with laughter at solemn occasions. My favourite compliment is "Way to go Frank. I spit my coffee and ruined another keyboard."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book every fisher should own, May 11, 2006

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Othmar Vohringer (B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Fish Don't Want You to Know: An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing (Paperback)

Two things jumped at me the moment I began to read "What Fish Don't Want You to Know " The Author Frank P. Baron not only knows the in and out of fishing he is also passionate about it. The other thing that jumped at me is that the book is written in an easy to understand language and with humour. Unlike many other books covering this subject, this book is actually very entertaining and full of common sense wisdom that only can come from years of fishing.

Let me say it right here if you look for any "secrets" or a "sure fire strategy" to catch more or bigger fish then this is the wrong book for you. But then again, we all know there are no secrets for fishing success other than spending time on the lakes and streams and learning about the fish. It is exactly here where this book shines. In my opinion, this book should find a home in every fishers bookshelf. The novice fisher will learn from the book what it takes to become a successful fisher and what equipment is needed. While the seasoned fisher will find this book invaluable for information to refresh his knowledge. Any way you look at it this is a book any fisher should own or to be given as a present to a fisher.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Educational guide on fishing, August 17, 2005

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David Blair (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Fish Don't Want You to Know: An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing (Paperback)

If you enjoy fishing and you're looking for some simple tips to improve your odds, this book is likely going to help you out. The Author is very entertaining and makes reading easy. Several of the chapters are very applicable no matter where you live or what type of freshwater fish you are trying to bag.
I learned a lot by reading this book, and I have been fishing consistently for 20 years. I always thought I was a good fisherman and could read holes well in a stream to find fish, or find them in a Lake. Frank Baron taught me a lot more than I thought I could learn. From basic things like how to properly bait up a worm, to fishing jigs in the weeds or likely spots for finding walleye on the bottom of a lake.
The author goes over several aspects of fishing from a boat, and from shore.
Again I really enjoyed the author's abundant humor throughout the book. Sounds like a fun guy to go fishing with. One thing I will add to my tackle, as per the author's recommendation, is a PRIEST. What's a priest? Read the book and find out. If you enjoy fishing you will enjoy reading this book.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even If You Don't Fish..., October 3, 2003

By 

Cay Sehnert (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Fish Don't Want You to Know: An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing (Paperback)

This is not only an attractive, extremely well-presented and well-executed guide to the basics (and beyond) of freshwater fishing, but also a warm and humorous visit to the sport and the humans who love it. The unassuming but effective and informative photos of personal real-life fishing experiences convey perfectly what it means to be among the millions who find fishing a highly rewarding way to connect to the planet in all its earthy reality.Environments, situations, tackle and techniques are also represented handsomely with additional photos and stylish illustrations. The text is sprinkled with engaging "Not So Tall Tales" from a lifetime of outdoor life. The information supplied is more than comprehensive, without becoming overwhelming or confusing. All the crucial keys are here to not only catching more fish, but also to enjoying fishing more, even if they don't happen to be biting.But the major asset here is the unpretentious, down-home intelligence and humor of the author, who proves genuinely entertaining and highly skilled at both of his crafts. Refined and pleasurable approaches to outdoor life are tastefullly and lovingly presented, and never overstated. For the essential basics of freshwater fishing, and for a reliable reminder that outdoor sports are first and foremost meant to be fun, you could literally get everything you need from just this one book.