Fishing For Dummies

Created especially for Australian customer! This book puts more fish on your line! Want to dangle a line anywhere in Australia or New Zealand? On the way to becoming a successful angler, discover how to choose your tackle confidently, master rigs and knots, read your fishing environment, cast efficiently and take home more fish for the table – all while fishing with safety and sustainability in mind. Find expert guidance – absorb Steve Starling's insider knowledge of fishing to develop your angling skills Build your fishing kit – discover how to choose the right tackle for the right fish, competently and without waste Increase your fishing knowledge – take advantage of myriad tips about constructing effective rigs Hone your craft – match your bait to the fish, cast with ease and reel 'em in Take on sustainability – immerse yourself in the new age of fishing; catch only what you need Prepare your catch – improve your skills in all areas of fish preparation, from gutting to filleting with ease Cook like a pro – practise the art of simplicity in the kitchen to retain and release those wondrous fish flavours Investigate ten top fishing spots – take a trip to Steve Starling's top fishing spots in Australia and New Zealand Open the book and find: How to target Aussie/Kiwi saltwater and freshwater fish Techniques to rig your gear likea pro Pointers on selecting the best baits, lures and flies Ways to tie reliable knots – in all weathers and in the dark Tips on casting all types of fishing tackle The right way to release your fish Ideas on how to contribute to fishing sustainability A guide to your own style of angling: Jetty rat, estuary or …