ULTIMATE FRESHWATER FISHING: A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH FOR THE MODERN FRESHW

ULTIMATE FRESHWATER FISHING: A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH FOR THE MODERN FRESHWATER ANGLER THAT PUTS THE THRILLS AND SKILLS BACK IN FISHING While many anglers focus increasingly on high-tech rigs and baits, internationally renowned angling author and television personality John Bailey advises you to trade overemphasis on tackle for insight, sharing with us deep and sympathetic knowledge of fish species and their fascinating habitats. Authoritative profiles of every major freshwater fish, from bass to walleye, are linked to clear and detailed explanations of the tackle and techniques that will enable every angler to catch them. John Bailey has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's great fishing authorities. Here he shares his expert knowledge of freshwater habitats and the ways in which fish sense their environment to give anglers an unrivaled insight into the underwater world. Ultimate Freshwater Fishing features dramatic photographs of fish feeding, hunting, hiding, mating, and spawning in their natural surroundings. Descriptions of various freshwater locations provide an understanding of water quality, seasonal changes, current and temperature gradients, making it possible to predict where fish will be and how they are likely to respond. Beautifully illustrated profiles of each of the main species of sporting fish from around the world - presenting their appearance, size, habitat, diet, and behavior - are combined with the author's choice of tackle and techniques that will guarantee a successful catch. John Bailey's overview of a wide range of tackle, equipment, and baits is indispensable in the face of the ever-widening choices available. There is also comprehensive advice on effective ways of casting for coarse and game fish in different weather conditions, seasons, and water types. Uniquely combining watercraft and natural history basics with practical information on fishing equipment and techniques, Ultimate Freshwater Fishing will prove irresistible to anglers new and old. TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword How fish live Catching predatory fish Catching game fish Bait-caught fish Equipment & accessories Index Copyright 2000-2001 Dorling Kindersley ISBN: 0-7894-2866-0 publish date: 11/15/1998