Includes bibliographical references (page 283) and index.
Contents:
Pt. 1. Freshwater fishing: First casts ; Acquiring know-how ; Getting started ; Gearing up ; Handling the rod and reel ; Fish senses and natural baits ; Artificial lures ; Basic angling techniques ; Finding the fish ; Best fishing times ; Hooking to unhooking ; Fish for the dinner table and the den ; Rules, ethics, safety, and health -- pt. 2. Fly-fishing and ice fishing: Fly-fishing ; Fish-catching flies; Fly casting; Ice fishing -- pt. 3. Most common freshwater species: The sunfish family ; The catfish family ; The perch family ; The pike family ; The trout family ; The temperate bass, herring, minnow, and sturgeon families.
Summary:
"A complete guide to everything you need to know to catch freshwater fish; practical advice for the novice and seasoned angler alike; detailed information on more than 50 popular freshwater species"--Cover.
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