The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing (Hardcover)

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The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing. Its 418 pages are packed with information on all aspects of fishing and is well worth the read for anyone interested in fishing.

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There's the thrill of wrestling a fifty-pound yellowfin or hefty wahoo up from the depths and onto the deck of your boat. Then comes the mouthwatering aroma of your fish, slow-cooking on an open grill, followed by the indescribable pleasure of eating it. And of course, there's the sense of pride and fellowship you feel when you share your abundant catch--and your fish stories--with other seafarers and friends. Experiences such as these are the stuff of many a cruiser's dreams--dreams that far too often go unfulfilled. That's because fishing from a cruising boat is unlike any other type of fishing. It requires special preparation and a unique set of skills, at best acquired piecemeal, by word of mouth, or through frustrating trial and error. Until now.
The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing is the first-ever complete guide to finding, catching, processing, and cooking fish from the decks of a cruising boat. Its authors, Scott and Wendy Bannerot, have successfully cruise-fished tropical and temperate seas for more than two decades. Now, for the first time, they share the fruits of their experiences, along with what they've gleaned from their exhaustive research of the professional and scientific literature on the subject. With the help of dozens of detailed line illustrations, photographs, and fascinating and instructive real-life vignettes, they impart everything they know about catching fish at various latitudes from a cruising boat underway or at anchor, from a dinghy, in the surf, and while diving reefs. Step by step they walk you through all practical aspects of:
*Tying specific knots and crimps for cruise fishing anywhere in the world
* Choosing, using, and maintaining tackle, lures, hooks, leaders, and other rigging essentials
* Selecting the right gear for a range of interests, locations, and budgets
* Identifying hundreds of fish species
* Reading currents, wind, wave patterns, tides, water temperature, atmospheric conditions, debris, and other important oceanographic signs
* Modifying vessels with cruise-fishing enhancements such as rod holders, outriggers, cleaning tables, bait wells, and platforms
* Fishing with large cast nets
* Avoiding routine fishing injuries, poisoning, venomous stings and punctures, and steering clear of dangerous predators
* Treating wounds and infections and assembling a survival kit
* Preparing your catch--including a range of easy and delectable recipes The only single-source guide of its kind, The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing is an indispensable shipboard companion for every sailor who dreams of hauling in the big ones.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing; 1 edition (December 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071345604
• ISBN-13: 978-0071345606
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,526,067 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fishing Guide for Crusing Sailors, June 17, 2000

By A Customer

This is an excelent source book for the voyaging sailor,or anyone, who wants to learn how to have better success when fishing the worlds oceans. The authors have cruised extensively aboard their yacht,Ian, and have a background in marine biology. They have a unique perspective into how you can increase your success rate in having fun while catching dinner. Topics cover equipment selection, tips for catching specific species, toxicity issues, and much more. Even if you are not cruising the Seven Seas, you will learn a lot about offshore fishing from this book. I reccomend it.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Curising In Isolated Parts Of The World? Don't Forget It, July 14, 2000

By	M. Bennett "distance_cyclist" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have done quite a bit of crusing, fishing and diving but I always wanted to learn how to clean and prepare the fish myself. The book gave some very good insight into this but I didn't think it was detailed enough. The books starts out with the basics of fishing while crusing and then on to every theme possible: 1.) Fishing under power or sail 2.) Gear and Tackle (excellent drawings for knot tying) 3.)Offshore Trolling 4.)Adrift or Anchored 5.)Dingy Techniques 6.) Walking, Wading and Diving 7.) Tools and Nets 8.) Arranging your vessel for fishing 9.) Processing your catch 10.) Medical Considerations for the Crusing Fisher 11.) Getting the most from your new crusing skill 12.) A guide to Edible Fish and Invertebrates ( would be much better in color as I have not seen many fish come up black and white) 13.) Seafood recepies

If you are planning any type of crusing for a longer period of time. This is an absolute must have. A transatlantic or gulf stream crossing can sometimes get boring and knowing these skills take out a lot of the intimidation a lot of us have about fishing and cleaing our own catch.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For ocean fisherman, May 29, 2006

By	---- Neil H. "Ecclectic Reader" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing (Paperback)

This is a long, detailed book that gives you all the info you could want on living off the ocean. Be advised, there is no fresh water information in the book. That being said, if you want to improve your ability to catch fish at sea, this book has it all.