Fishing with Artificial Lures (The Freshwater Angler) (Hardcover)

~ Jeff Simpson (Editor), Kris Boom (Photographer), Jerry Robb (Photographer), The Outdoor Editors of CPi (Author) "Whether or not you catch fish on an artificial lure often depends as much on the equipment used to present it as on the lure..." (more)
Key Phrases: jigging lures, standard spinners, most crankbaits, Other Ways (more...)

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Product Description

A tackle box is worthless if it's filled with artificial lures you don't know how to use. Many anglers carry dozens of lures in their boxes, but only use a few of them. Reading Fishing with Artificial Lures will teach you how to catch fish with every lure in your tackle box. This newly revised and updated edition of a best-selling title contains over 300 color photos and clear concise text. This book demonstrates the best techniques for catching a wide variety of fish on artificial lures. It's a complete guide to catching fish on spinners, plugs, soft plastics, jigs, spoons and flies.

Highlights: Tips not only on using artificial lures, but on selecting the best rod, reel and line for fishing any type of lure. Covers all major species and includes suggestions and advice on how to catch them. Find out how to fish with standard spinners, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. Learn tips for using stickbaits, trolling plugs and jerkbaits. See which dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, streamers, terrestrials and bugs produce the most fish. Includes amazing underwater photos that show the lure in action.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing International; 2 edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865731101
• ISBN-13: 978-0865731103
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #685,147 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect catch!, March 8, 2009

By	S. M. Kstr "Travlin' lite" (PA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is perfectly written for the novice angler. It gives all the information needed to successfully use artificial lures. It explains the what, when, where, why and how of using artificial lures in easy to understand, concise terms that doesn't confuse or belabor the topic. Great reading and a handy reference guide!