River Smallmouth Fishing: The Best Techniques & Best Rivers - Softcover

Holschlag, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097638762X ISBN 13: 9780976387626

Publisher: Smallmouth Angler Pr, 2011

Synopsis

For anyone who fishes in rivers, this is award-winning book is the first all-in-one guide for the most popular river fish-- smallmouth bass. This book tells you everything there is to know to catch smallmouth bass in any type of river, anywhere in North America.
This 358-page book covers both how-to and where-to. Part 1 is 17 chapters of comprehensive instruction for all river types, all seasons, all techniques, boats, rigging, wading, lures, tackle, targeting trophy fish, getting started, teaching kids to fish, fly-fishing and more. Part 2 describes the 102 best rivers in North America. This easy-to-read, large-format book is 7" x 10" with 34 illustrations, 17 charts, 8 maps, and 130 photos, many of them in color. Tim Holschlag, a nationally acclaimed smallmouth bass expert, is also the author of "Stream Smallmouth Fishing" and "Smallmouth Fly Fishing", and creator of the DVD "Stream Smallmouth Fishing."

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Are you missing out? Smallmouth bass are the most exciting catch in fresh water, and rivers are the best places to catch them. Here's everything you need to know to catch smallmouth bass in any type of river, anywhere in North America.

Smallmouth fishing guru Tim Holschlag teaches you how to “read“ a river and find the fish, the best topwater techniques, proven subsurface presentations, and tactics for all 9 fishing periods-- even winter. Learn expert float fishing methods plus wade fishing tips and tricks. Get the low-down on rods, lines, the 20 best lures, and all river tackle, plus river watercraft and boat rigging. Discover specialized techniques like wacky worming and night fishing, and learn about fly fishing... and so much more.

Want to know the best places to fish? There are maps and descriptions of the 102 best smallmouth fishing rivers in North America, too. If you want to catch smallmouth bass, this is the book for you.

"A guide to river fishing and how to get the best results-- from the best lures, strategies to get bigger fish, options for one's boots, to fly fishing and much more. With also a guide to the top 102 rivers throughout the United States and Canada, “River Smallmouth Fishing” is filled with graphs and photographs, proving to be a very educated pick for river fishing enthusiasts." -- Small Press Bookwatch

"This new book is a whopper! River Smallmouth Fishing is the most complete book about smallmouth I've ever seen. It's a terrific book about two of my favorite things-- smallmouth fishing and rivers." -- Al Lindner

“River Smallmouth Fishing is an excellent book. Without a doubt, anyone who purchases it will find it highly informative in all aspects, and easy to read and understand. You've covered this wonderful part of our sport from top to bottom, and I commend you for it.” -- Bill Dance – Bill Dance Outdoors

“Want to know... why, where, when and how to catch big and battling smallmouth bass all across America? Then get Tim Holschlag's River Smallmouth Fishing. What a super compilation !!!” -- Homer Circle

“Tim Holschlag writes from A to Z about his beloved smallies. A must-read for every angler in pursuit of smallmouth. There are even special chapters on fly fishing and getting started, with a section of “Special Tips for Introducing Kids to Fishing.”-- Ron Schara – “Backroads” host, OLN (Outdoor Life Network)

About the Author:

Tim Holschlag has devoted his life to the pursuit of smallmouth bass, fishing more smallmouth waters than any known angler-- over 300 rivers and hundreds of lakes. He has been a recognized authority on smallmouth bass since his first book on the topic, "Stream Smallmouth Fishing" (Stackpole Books, 1990). He is also the author of "Smallmouth Fly Fishing" (Smallmouth Angler Press, 2005) and "River Smallmouth Fishing" (Smallmouth Angler Press, 2011) and creator of the DVD "Stream Smallmouth Fishing" (Smallmouth Angler Press, 2007).
An avid smallmouth angler for 50 years, Tim Holschlag is also a 20-year smallmouth fishing guide, instructor, lecturer, outdoor writer, award-winning conservationist, and the designer of custom smallmouth fishing flies, rods and gear. He has had over 600 articles and hundreds of photos published in major fishing magazines.  Each year, he does several national television and radio shows and speaks at fishing/outdoor expos.  He has been profiled as an expert angler, guide and conservationist in books, magazines and newspapers around the country, and earned a loyal following of thousands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Smallmouth Angler Pr
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 097638762X
• ISBN 13: 9780976387626
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 339
• Illustrator: Nelson Ron