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 (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,197 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 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."