Hooked

Learning to Fish

Al Brown, Hope McConnell

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A&U Children's NZ
16 September 2025

Fishing, angling; Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's&YA)

Whether you want to fish for sprats from a wharf, walk up a stream with a fly rod or cast a line from a boat or kayak, there's a heap of handy information in here.

Learn how to tie knots, bait hooks, cast lures, and fillet and cook your catch.

Al Brown has a life-long love of fishing and Hooked includes ten of Al's most-loved fish recipes, some of them Depot classics.

Fishing is a terrific outdoors experience that is challenging but also super exciting. And the learning never ends as your knowledge builds with each adventure and every time you head out. Hooked is a go-to for all anglers!

By: Al Brown
Illustrated by: Hope McConnell
Imprint: A&U Children's NZ
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 200mm,
Weight: 602g
ISBN: 9781991142160
ISBN 10: 1991142161
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Al Brown is an iconic New Zealand chef and fisherman, much loved for his restaurants Depot and Federal Delicatessen, his Best Ugly bagel shops, his bestselling books Eat Up: Bach Edition, Go Fish and Stoked among others, his associations with high-profile brands, and his ground-breaking approach to New Zealand food.