The New Encyclopedia of Fishing: The Complete Guide to the Fish, Tackle and Techniques of Fresh and Saltwater Angling

Phill Williams,Bruce Vaughan,Trevor Housby,Dennis Moss,Peter Gathercole

ISBN 10: 1552976343 / ISBN 13: 9781552976340

Published by Firefly Books, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New Encyclopedia of Fishing: The Complete Guide to the Fish, Tackle and Techniques of Fresh and Saltwater Angling
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552976343
• ISBN 13: 9781552976340
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Experienced and novice anglers alike will find this comprehensive single-volume guide indispensable. Covering every aspect of freshwater and saltwater fishing at an unbeatable price, The New Encyclopedia of Fishing contains a wealth of practical information on fish, tackle, techniques and more.

Features:

up-to-date photographic list of tackle, from rods, reels, lines, hooks and bait to suitable clothing and footwear
visual dictionary of over 200 freshwater and marine fish species showing each fish in its entirety, highlighting particular characteristics, species variations and lifestyle details
illustrated and comprehensive guide to freshwater and saltwater techniques
step-by-step sequences clarify all stages of casting, playing, and landing
more than 2,000 specially commissioned color photographs and illustrations throughout.

About the Author

Peter Gathercole is a leading fly dresser and natural history professor, and has authored several books. Phil Williams founded Boat Fisherman and Sea Fishing magazines and is a regular contributing writer to several publications and author of three books. Dennis Moss and Bruce Vaughan are tackle manufacturers and regular contributors to many magazines including Trout Fisherman and Trout and Salmon. John Bailey is a respected fishing authority and author of Freshwater Fishing.