Packed full of practical advice, this is the ideal book for the fishing enthusiast who wants to improve their knowledge of all aspects of angling including correct tackle,the latest techniques and the most successful baits.

Invaluable to both beginners and experienced anglers alike, this concise encyclopedia will enhance the enjoyment and success of this challenging and enthralLing hobby.

One of the pleasures of fishing is that it is a constantly evolving sport. As new tackle and angling techniques are shown to be effective in catching fish, so the fruits of that knowledge are harvested by the millions of enthusiasts who are engaged in the pursuit of their underwater quarry.This authoritative and up-to-date book provides the aspiring angler with all the expert knowledge needed to catch more fish.

The Concise Encyclopedia o:f Coarse, Sea E Fly Fishing encompasses every aspect of modern angling in the three major disciplines of coarse, sea and fly fishing, from selecting the most appropriate tackle, through watercraft, identifying fish species and describing and explaining the latest fishing techniques. It includes advice about choosing the best baits and fishing locations to ensure consistent success, targeting and catching specific fish species, handling fish with care and the conservation of fish and their environment for the benefit of generations of anglers to come.

Three expert authors provide a wealth of information for the beginner and the more seasoned angler alike, and the text is lavishly illustrated throughout with colour photographs and helpful diagrams. Whether you wish to master the subtle art of fly tying and casting for wild brown trout, or to capture a specimen carp from a lilycovered lake, or simply just to enjoy a pleasant evening fishing for mullet from a quiet harbour wall, this concise encyclopedia will help you improve your angling techniques and gain real understanding and insight into the magical world of fishing.

COARSE FISHING

Introduction

WATERCRAFT- Rivers

Canals

Stillwaters

TACKLE - Rods

Reels

Lines

Hooks and Knots

Floats

Bite Indication

Accessories

BAITS - Natural Baits

Bread and Particle Baits

Man-made Baits

Groundbait

Deadbaits

Artificial Lures

TECHNIQUES - Setting Up

Casting

Striking, Playing and Landing Fish

Float Fishing- Rivers

Float Fishing - Stillwaters and Canals

Pole Fishing- Rivers

Pole Fishing- Canals and Stillwaters

Legering - Rivers

Legering- StiUwaters

Deadbaiting

Lure Fishing

THE SPECIES - Catching Fish by Design

Roach

Carp

Barbel

Pike

Perch

Chub

Tench

Bream

Zander

Rudd

Dace

Wels Catfish/Eel

SEA FISHING

Introduction

TACKLE - Rods

Multiplier Reels

Fixed-spool Reels

Line

Hooks and Leads

Terminal Rigs

Major Accessories

Accessories and Storage

Baits

BAITS-Worms, ShelIrish and Fish

Bait CollectionlStorage

Lures

TECHNIQUES - Shore Casting

Weather and Tides

Shore Fishing - Beach

Piers and Jetties

Float Fishing/Lure Fishing

Boat Fishing- Uptiding/Downtiding

Reefs and Sandbanks

Wreck Fishing

Charter Boat Fishing

Tackle Maintenance

THE SPECIES - Catching Fish

Cod

Sea Bass

Small Flatfish and Bottom Feeders

Ballan WrasselPollacklCoalfish

Clearwater Sport FishlMullet

Skates and Rays

MackerelIGarfish

Dogfish and Small Sharks

Small Sharks

Large Sharks

Conger Eel/Big Flatfish

THE WATER- Rock FishingTechniques

Estuary Fishing

Small Boat Fishing

Tournament Fishing

Organizations

Angling's Rules/Conservation

FLY-FISHING

Introduction

TACKLE - Rods

Reels

Fly-lines

Leaders

Accessories

Clothing

THE FLY - Natural Insects

Fly-tying

Dry Flies

Wet Flies

Nymphs

Streamers and Lures

SPECIES - The Game Fish

Atlantic Salmon

Sea Trout

wild Brown Trout

Cultivated Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Brook Trout/Arctic Char

Grayling

TECHNIQUES - Tackling up

Learning to Cast

Wet-fly Fishing - RiverslFloat Tube

Nymph Fishing - Rivers

Dry-fly Fishing- Rivers

Bank Fishing - Small Waters

Bank Fishing- Reservoirs

Dry-fly Fishing- Stillwaters

Boat Fishing - Drifting

Boat Fishing - Trolling/Anchoring

Stalking

Saltwater Fly-fishing

THE WATER - Rivers

Reservoirs

Natural LakeslSmall Stillwaters

GLOSSARY

INDEX