The Complete Fishing Manual
Henry Gilbey
Language: English
Pages: 352
ISBN: 0756682290
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Providing all the information needed on kit and tackle, clothing and accessories, safety, and both fresh and saltwater fishing strategies, The Complete Fishing Manual is the definitive guide to fishing.
The Complete Fishing Manual looks at every type of fishing in freshwater and saltwater environments and shows how to catch everything from carp and pike to bass and catfish in streams, rivers, and lakes. Featuring the basics of casting flies and lures, playing and landing fish, and tackle, the book also provides a comprehensive cross-section of the vast array of rods, reels, and other accessories needed for this water sport.
With user friendly, step by step photography that guides readers through every technique, an international gazetteer showing the best places to fish and a lavishly illustrated directory of fish, The Complete Fishing Manual is a must have book for novices and experienced anglers alike.
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may be used for livebaits, but are hard to keep alive. Frozen mackerel are a good alternative to fresh ones. 62 FISHING BASICS Lures A lure is an imitation of a baitfish, designed to provoke an attack from a predatory fish. There are many lures available, so seek advice and consider what will appeal to your target fish, taking into account the lure’s color, size, the depth at which it works, and the way it moves. How lures work Lures are usually made of metal, plastic, or wood, but modern
throat of the fish when it picked up the bait, and the fisherman could bring in his catch. With the ability to use various metals as tools came more effective fishing hooks. It is believed that bone hooks were first made and used around 30,000 years ago in southern Europe. As far back as 2000BCE there were references to fishing with rods, lines, and nets, principally in the scripts and tomb paintings of Egypt but also throughout Roman, Jewish, and Greek writings and pictures. Egyptian fishing hooks
point. Use a strong punch into the air with the top hand, and pull firmly into your chest with your bottom hand. 138 FISHING STRATEGIES Estuary fishing for mullet Many fish species, including small fish and predators, gather in the calm waters of estuaries. The thick-lipped gray mullet is a fish that is highly adaptable and is found in many saltwater environments, but estuaries are a good place in which to fish for them. Rod and rig setup For estuary mullet fishing you will need a 12–13-ft
caught all year near these coasts, when they come inshore to hunt for small fish and shrimp. Rod and rig set-up Spinning rods, 9–10ft (2.7–3m) in length, work well for casting lures of ¾ to 1oz (20–30g), with small spinning or baitcasting reels to match. Braided lines are often preferred to mono for their direct feel. Spinning allows you to cover a lot of water efficiently, which can be crucial. Lure-fishing rig Use small spoons and spinners on a simple setup. Many anglers like to use light lures
locking rings are tight. Hold the foregrip on the rod firmly, and insert the reel foot into the groove at the bottom of the grip. Tighten the locking rings against the reel foot, to secure the reel in place. They should be finger tight. FISHING TACKLE 45 Attaching a conventional reel A conventional reel is attached on top of the rod, and this is the position in which it is used during fishing. The reel seat on the rod has grooves, into which the foot of the reel is placed. It is secured in