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.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned angler, this illustrated manual will help you polish up your fishing skills.

A lavishly illustrated companion complete with maps and information on best seasons and hot spots, The Complete Fishing Manual shows you the best places for fishing experiences. Helpful notes on choosing the right kit, tackle, clothing, and accessories help you prepare to be perfectly poised for a memorable affair with nature. The guide also goes beyond other books to cover strategies for fly fishing, coarse fishing, and game fishing. 

Featuring detailed tactics and techniques for both freshwater and saltwater species, and explaining the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of fish from all over the world, this indispensable volume gives you everything you need to improve your float, ledger, lure, and fly skills.
 
With authoritative explanatory text as well as clear, detailed photography, The Complete Fishing Manual is an invaluable aid for keen anglers everywhere.