{"product_id":"fishing-for-dummies-isbn-9781119685890","title":"Fishing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe complete fisherman’s friend  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fully updated \u003ci\u003eFishing For Dummies, 3rd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, experienced angler and fishing writer Greg Schwipps shows that while none of us is born to angling, we can all achieve it—and become great at it. Whether you love fishing for fun or sport, this hands-on friendly guide has everything you need to make sure that there need never be such a thing as “the one that got away!”    \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom trout to carp, catfish to bonefish, freshwater to saltwater, the easy-to-follow pictures and tips help you recognize and deal with what you’ll meet in the murky deep. You’ll also find out about the best times and the right spots to cast your line, as well as the right gear—which in these hi-tech days includes GPS, apps, and sonar!  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGear up with the right rod and tackle \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCast and bait effectively \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGut and clean your catch  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet hooked on new trends—kayak fishing!  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever your line—a quiet afternoon at the local creek, or a punishing morning’s whitewater kayaking followed by fishing the lonesome wild—\u003ci\u003eFishing For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ehas you covered. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go From Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Before the Bite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Hooked on Fishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Fish? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the outdoors 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the enjoyment 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the table 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Should You Fish? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing freshwater 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing saltwater 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are You Fishing For? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon freshwater catches 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon saltwater catches 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Need to Fish? 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking up fishing essentials 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding to your angling arsenal 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Fish? 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting around: Basic and fly 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding freshwater fish 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic techniques for saltwater fishing 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFish On! Now What? 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s not hunting: You can release fish 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut fish taste great, and you can keep a few, too 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Gathering What You Need to Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing for Fishing Success 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWear layers and always be happy 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePack your foul-weather bag 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick a good hat 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePull on waders to wander into the fish’s world 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVests: Great for wading 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying Just What You Need to Fish 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart with your rod and reel 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick a tackle carrier and load up 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t forget food and drink for yourself 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTucking Your Fishing License in a Safe Spot 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you need a license 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to buy fishing licenses 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Finding Good Fishing Water \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Go 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFish the one you’re with: Finding fishing water close to home 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding fish when you’re on the road 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Scoop 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom bait shops 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom online forums 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom guides 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom YouTube celebrities 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen no one knows: Walk the bank 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Freshwater Sites 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePonds 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreams and rivers (big and small) 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLakes and reservoirs 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere NOT to fish 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Saltwater Sites 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTidal inlets, marshes, streams, and bays 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurf fishing 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing piers 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Time to Fish 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching the Weather 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning a trip around the weather 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting to changing weather while fishing 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Putting a Face on the Fins: Common Freshwater Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSunfish 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluegills: America’s spunky little sweetheart 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrappies: A little bigger, and a bit sportier 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLargemouth bass: The most important gamefish in America 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmallmouth: The gamest fish 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatfish 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue catfish: King of the big water 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlathead catfish: Denizens of the deep lair 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannel catfish: Prince of the pond 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullhead catfish: Tough as they come 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerch 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalleye: Popular like a largemouth, toothy like a pike 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYellow perch: Food for everyone 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePike 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorthern pike: Water wolf 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChain pickerel: Pike junior 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperate Bass 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriped bass: Strong enough for saltwater, happy in freshwater 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite bass: Little fighters 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWipers: A bit of both 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarp 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrout 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRainbow trout: High jumpers 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrown trout: The champ of the stream 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrook trout: Sentimental favorites 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cutthroat: Yellowstone beauty 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLake trout: Big macks 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacific salmon: Not just in the Pacific anymore 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtlantic salmon: The leaper 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Familiarizing Yourself with Common Saltwater Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluefish 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlatfish 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinter flounder: Another snowbird 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluke: Mr Dependable 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalibut: Like catching a doormat that fights back 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrum 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotted seatrout (a k a specks) 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeakfish: Not a weakling 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed drum: For cooks and anglers alike 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperate Bass: Stripers 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCod 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrouper 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnapper 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonefish 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnook 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarpon 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharks 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuna 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBillfish Family 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Staying Safe on or near the Water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Ahead for Your Trip 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater, Water Everywhere: Bringing Food and Drink 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDehydration hurts 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlcohol kills 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t forget the bait for yourself 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSerious Safety: First Aid Kits and Sun Protection 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your own kit 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sun is a fair-weather friend (sort of) 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe Wading 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy you need a staff 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling the occasional mishap 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDanger Amplified: Boating Safety 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt starts with life jackets 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour call, Captain 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Gearing Up Without Going Overboard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Matching the Rod and Reel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Fishing Rod Basics 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe writing on the rod 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow slow can you go? 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching Up with Reels 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a drag, but it works 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe writing on the reel 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassic Beginnings: Spincast Gear 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of spincast gear 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering a rod and reel combo, or striking out on your own 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re limited to just one 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Smooth: Spinning Gear 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of spinning gear 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinning rods: What makes them different 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re limited to just one 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaitcasting Gear: Complicated, but Worth It 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of baitcasting gear 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaitcasting rods: Time to specialize 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re limited to just one 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFly-Fishing Gear: Artful and Effective 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFly rods: Choosing the right one 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Bottom Line on Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know the Three Kinds of Line 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonofilament: Best for beginners 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBraid: For those who don’t like to stretch 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluorocarbon: For serious anglers 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying Line 101 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation to get before you leave home 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors to consider when you’re at the shop 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpooling Up: Attaching Line to a Reel 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your New Line and Knowing When to Let It Go 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your line from wear and tear 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying goodbye to old line 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFly Lines 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs weight good or bad? 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes color count? 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaper tips 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSink or swim 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThreading your fly line 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at leaders 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: It’s Terminal (Tackle): Hooks, Sinkers, Snaps, Swivels, and Floats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooks: What They Do and Why They Matter 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a range of hooks 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a point 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJ hooks: Some things never change 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircle hooks: From saltwater to freshwater 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDehooking yourself 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSinkers: When You Need a Little More Weight 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the right range of sinkers 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring your sinkers 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding On Swivels and Snaps 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloats and Bobbers: When You Need to Lighten Up 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Going Ahab: Fishing from Boats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Boat Fishing 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore casting angles 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing places shore-bound anglers can’t reach 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding bluer water: Humps, points, and channels 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Boat That’s Right for the Way You Fish 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat non-motorized boats for fishing 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal motorized boats for fishing 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Costs of Watercraft 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicensing, plating, and fees 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpkeep, storage, and maintenance 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrailering 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: 21st Century Tech: What’s New and What’s Necessary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFish Finders: Can They Really Find Fish? 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow fish finders work 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you really need a fish finder? 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to find fish finders 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPS Units: Finding Yourself 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaypoint fever 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating your maps 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrolling Motors: Quiet Power for Boats 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing the trolling motor to your fish finder 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting a trolling motor 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderwater Cameras: Seeing Is Believing 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you can learn by viewing 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat cameras can’t do for you 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnchormates, Lightning Detectors, and What’s Coming Next 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The End of Your Line: Enticing Fish with Bait, Lures, and Flies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Real Food for Real Fish: Using Bait \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Bait Options 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering and Keeping Bait 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport your local bait shop 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForget your checkbook: Gathering free bait 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrocery store baits 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring and transporting bait 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Natural Freshwater Baits 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNightcrawlers: Great bait by the dozen 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinnows and other baitfish: Little fish catch big fish 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasshoppers and crickets: Hopping good bait 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeeches suck, but fish like them 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalmon eggs 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Natural Saltwater Baits 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClams and mussels on the half-shell 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarine worms: Salty nightcrawlers 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBunker: Bait school 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquid: Easy and effective 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShrimp and crabs: Fish like them, too 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMullet: More than a hairstyle 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBallyhoo: Funny but effective 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEels: The ultimate slime 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Can’t Take It with You: Disposing of Leftover Bait 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: It Only Looks Alive: Tricking Fish with Lures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Perfect Plugs 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopping and chugging plugs: Designed for surface explosions 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWobblers and propbaits: A steady retrieve should do it 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStickbaits: For fetching a fish 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloating\/diving plugs: Classics that work, even for beginners 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep divers: Good for hitting the bottom 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpoons: Heavy Metal Time 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinners: Easy to Fish, Hard to Miss 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinnerbaits: The Masters of Bass 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJigs: More Than a Weighted Hook 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoft Baits: Plastic Worms and Beyond 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNarrowing Your Lure Options by Asking Some Key Questions 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow deep does the lure run? 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere’s the action? 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow fast is the lure designed to move through the water? 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow big should the lure be? 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes the lure raise a ruckus? 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes a lure’s color count? 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes this lure match my gear? 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo taste and smell matter? 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Fish Don’t Fly, But Flies Catch Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Look at Where the Fly in Fly Fishing Came From 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmature little buggers: The nymph phase 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime to shed some skin: The emerger phase 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll grown up: The dun phase 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReady to mate: The spinner phase 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Which Fly to Use 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for the dry fly 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering when you may want a wet fly 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing the nymph route 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the meatier streamer fly 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the caddisfly 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting bigger with stoneflies 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra: Terrestrials 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Rundown of Flies That Work Everywhere 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ausable Wulff 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClouser Minnow 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Compara-dun 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDave’s Hopper 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElk Hair Caddis 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold Ribbed Hare’s Ear 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGriffith’s Gnat 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Muddler Minnow 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Variant 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wooly Bugger 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Now You’re Fishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Tying Popular Fishing Knots and Rigs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Knots You Need 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Arbor knot: Getting the line tied to the reel 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trilene knot: Connecting your line to hook\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(and about anything else) 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Palomar knot: An easy classic 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blood knot: For joining two lines of similar size 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Albright: Joining a thicker line to a thinner line 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnelling: How to Attach a Hook to Your Line 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Right Rig to Present Your Offering 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRigging most soft plastic baits: Texas versus Carolina style 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRigging jigs 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLivebait Rigs: For Presenting Bait in Any Situation 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed-float rigs: Classic bobber presentations 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlip-floating away: How to fish a float at any depth 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom rigs: Waiting out a bite 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiver rig: For anything current 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrift fishing with bottom rigs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Choreographing Your Cast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting Spincast Gear: Great for Beginners 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePush-button reels: Casting made easy 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the basics of the overhead cast 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting Spinning Gear: A Little More Difficult, a Lot Smoother 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to cast 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA nice, smooth delivery: Perfecting the overhead spinning cast 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrick shots: The sidearm spinning cast 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering (Sort of) Baitcasting Techniques 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the reel (and using your thumb) to cast better 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting overhead with a baitcaster 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlycasting: The Beauty of Presenting Flies 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriving for the oneness of rod and line 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe forward (and sometimes sidearm) cast 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out what you did wrong 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaster of Disaster: How to Handle Snags and Snarls 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Exploring Different Fishing Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStillfishing (After All These Years) 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom rigs: Waiting out the fish 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloating away 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting About for Fish 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering water and taking fish 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching your retrieve to the conditions 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing Calm (Nonflowing) Water 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking the banks: A deliberate approach 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFan casting: Covering the bases 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe exception to the rule: Fishing windy days 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing Flowing Water 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting upriver, retrieving downriver 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloats: Meals delivered to a fish’s door 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiver rigs: This is where they shine 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Fishing Techniques 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJigging 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNight fishing 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrifting and trolling 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of the Latest Technology 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding places to fish 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing tech on the water 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching Terminal Tackle, Lure, and Techniques to the Fish You’re After 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopular freshwater fish 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopular saltwater fish 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: The Fun Part: How to Hook, Fight, Land, and Release a Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally! How to Handle a Fish Strike 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting out in the right (positive) frame of mind 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the hook with J hooks 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the hook with circle hooks 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting a Fish the Right Way 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring the most enjoyable Part of fishing 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting the rod, reel, and line help you 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling up and then reeling down 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the fish pointed up 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing current if it’s there 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting when the fish jumps 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling a snagged fish 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how long to play a fish 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanding, Netting, and Gaffing Fish 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe right way to use a landing net 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat about a gaff? 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen It’s Time to Say Goodbye: Releasing Fish 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking quick action after landing a fish 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviving an exhausted fish 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: After the Catch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Photographing and Preserving Fish for Posterity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCPR: It’s about Preservation, Not Resuscitation 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHurry Up and Take Your Time: Photographing Fish 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital cameras: Perfect fishing partners 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTricks for capturing the best fish photo 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking measurements for bragging rights 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCome On, Everyone’s Doing It: Making a Fish Video 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYouTube, here you come 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to consider before becoming a videographer 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Want This Fish Forever: One for the Wall 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaution: Taxidermist at work 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiberglass replicas: A win-win alternative 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Cleaning Fish for the Table\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Quick Action to Preserve Taste and Texture 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a good executioner 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring and transporting so your fish stay fresh 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning: A Good Meal Starts with the First Cut 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGutting 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilleting 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting steaks 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing to Avoid an Oily, Fishy Taste 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Biting Back: Cooking and Eating Fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs It Done Yet? 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow long do I cook my fish? 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarinate with caution 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFearless Frying 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Fried Fish 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReddened Blackfish 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrispy Fish with Asian-Inspired Dipping Sauce 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoaching Allowed 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoached Fish 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiring Up the Grill 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIslamorada Grilled Speckled Trout 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Favorite Fish Recipes 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoor County Fish Boil 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalibut Stew with Red Wine Sauce 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearty Fish Chowder 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFish Salad Sandwich 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Fishing Lessons You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid Making Bad Vibes 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Gimmick Lures When You See Them 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCast No Shadow 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Clothing That Blends In 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReuse Home Items 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick a Bait Cooler 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Out Advice 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep a Fishing Journal 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Open to Multispecies Angling 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Someone Along for the Trip 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Fun Ways to Get Kids Fishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan (and Pack) for Success, not Failure 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTap into Bluegill Mania 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Bait Fun 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Gear That Works 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurn Up a Spinner 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanoe or Kayak into the Local Wilderness 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChum Up Carp 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry Fish Camping 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrank Up Tourney Time 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Night Fishing 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 371\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Schwipps,\u003c\/b\u003e a creative writing professor and novelist, has been fishing for more than 40 years. 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