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 ...
By:
Steve Starling
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Australian and New Zealand Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 191mm,
Spine: 33mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781742169842
ISBN 10: 1742169848
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 23 July 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction. Part I: Getting to Know Fish. Chapter 1: Fishing Fundamentals. Chapter 2: Our Favourite Saltwater Fish. Chapter 3: Our Favourite Freshwater Fish. Part II: Tackling the Right Gear. Chapter 4: On a Hook and a Line. Chapter 5: Hot Rods. Chapter 6: The Reel Deal. Chapter 7: Terminal Tackle. Chapter 8: Baits, Lures and Flies. Part III: Using Your Equipment the Right Way. Chapter 9: Creating Your Fishing Kit. Chapter 10: Spooling Up. Chapter 11: Top Knots to Know. Chapter 12: Rigs That Really Work. Chapter 13: Cast Away. Chapter 14: Hooking, Playing and Landing Fish. Part IV: The New Age of Fishing. Chapter 15: Kiss or Kill? Chapter 16: Cleaning, Preparing and Cooking Your Catch. Chapter 17: Fishing for the Future. Part V: What Kind of Angler Are You? Chapter 18: Specialise or Speculate? Chapter 19: Surf Casters and Rock Hoppers. Chapter 20: Jetty Rats. Chapter 21: Estuary Anglers. Chapter 22: Deep-Sea Anglers. Chapter 23: Freshwater Fanatics. Chapter 24: Fly Floggers. Chapter 25: Ahoy, Captain! Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 26: The Ten Best Fishing Websites. Chapter 27: My Ten Favourite Australian Fishing Spots. Chapter 28: My Ten Favourite New Zealand Fishing Spots. Chapter 29: Ten Things No-One Ever Tells You about Fishing. Glossary. Index.
Steve Starling is regarded as Australasia's top communicator in the angling game today. Steve is uniquely gifted at passing on his wealth of fishing know-how to new chums and old hands alike. With this book, you can be a better angler and improve your enjoyment of this unique outdoor pastime.
