Fishing Wisdom

A Miscellany of Angling Anecdotes, Facts and Folklore

Dominic Garnett, Alejandra Peñaloza

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01 February 2026

The natural world, country life & pets; Fishing, angling; Gift books

Series: Wisdom

Fishing Wisdom is a charming gift book filled with fascinating facts, anecdotes, fishing know-how, tips and advice. From outlining the basic different types of fishing and equipment needed to some delightfully fishy tales to literary figures who famously fished and expert tips on the craft of fishing, this book makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in this incredibly popular pastime.

AUTHOR: Dominic Garnett is a fishing author and photographer described as having 'that rare gift to convey the magic of the sport' (Angling Times). Covering a wide range of subject matter with his own distinctive style and humour, he has penned over 300 published articles in print, as well as his blogs and books. He has also made several TV appearances on National Geographic, Sky Sports and BBC coverage, promoting the sport of angling. He lives in South West England. His column 'The Far Bank' can be found every week in the Angling Times, while more of his words, photography and regular blog can be found at www.dgfishing.co.uk.

By: Dominic Garnett
Illustrated by: Alejandra Peñaloza
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9781784947200
ISBN 10: 1784947202
Series: Wisdom
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 6 1. Fishing Fundamentals 8 Hooks 12 Rods 14 Reels 18 Lines 22 Bait fishing 24 Fly fishing 28 Lure fishing 32 Tackling up 34 What kind of angler am I? 35 2. Watercraft 36 Understanding water 40 How to read a river 42 How to read a lake 44 Understanding the seashore 46 Signs of fish 48 Fish prey 50 Weather, seasons & changing locations 54 Strange fishing locations 62 3. Meet the fish 64 What is a fish? 68 Shapes & key features 70 The life cycles of fish 74 Fish senses 76 Cult fish species 80 Incredible species worldwide 84 Fish handling & conservation 86 4. Fishing crafts & cooking 88 Make a simple fishing fly 92 How to prepare and cook fish 96 5. Fishing & culture 102 Folklore 106 Feats of fortune, calamity & skill 110 Angling world records 112 Amazing angling contests worldwide 114 Classic books 116 Movies & TV 118 Angling legends 120 Fishing for well-being 122 Angling-related words & sayings 123 Useful websites 124

Dominic Garnett is a fishing author and photographer described as having 'that rare gift to convey the magic of the sport' (Angling Times). Covering a wide range of subject matter with his own distinctive style and humour, he has penned over 300 published articles in print, as well as his blogs and books. He has also made several TV appearances on National Geographic, Sky Sports and BBC coverage, promoting the sport of angling. He lives in South West England. His column 'The Far Bank' can be found every week in the Angling Times, while more of his words, photography and regular blog can be found at www.dgfishing.co.uk.