There has long been a divide between flyfishing and coarse fishing - but there is no reason for it This book shows you how to fish in a new way, showing flyfishers and coarse anglers the benefits of both areas of the sport.
All pike anglers need a knowledge of their quarry and the best methods for catching it. This book provides both. All aspects and methods of pike fishing are covered, including live baiting, dead baiting, lure fishing, river fishing, and piking in all types of stillwater; and since the book is divided into the months of one year, each method is adapted to take account of seasonal conditions. For the novice piker, there is a treasure trove of knowledge and advice; for the expert, there are scores of tips for refining technique, and ultimately, for putting more fish in the net.
In his debut cookbook, Joe Gurrera, one of New York's most-beloved fishmongers, and owner of the prestigious Citarella markets is on a mission to show us how easy it is to cook seafood. Customers tell Joe again and again that they're afraid to cook fish. They don't know how to buy it, handle it, or prepare it. Enter JOE KNOWS FISH. This book is a roadmap for novices looking to learn the basics of sourcing and cooking fish. With his easy-to-follow recipes and experience-based tips, Joe takes the intimidation out of cooking seafood.
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, a lone wolf angler or a parent with fish-fanatic youngsters, fishing on ice has lots to offer everyone. But fishing on ice isn't without it's challenges, and that's where this book comes in. Ice Fishing: The Ultimate Guide covers everything you need to know to make your hard water adventures as comfortable, safe, enjoyable and productive as possible. The first part of the book looks at the equipment that's involved with ice fishing. The second part of the book takes an in depth look at winter's best sport fish, including walleye, perch, crappie, pike, trout, whitefish, sunfish, catfish, bass and more. For each species, you'll find detailed information about them, where you can expect to find them, and the different strategies for catching them. You'll learn about: Staying warm and safe on the ice Rod, reel and line selection Lure selection and techniques Specialty gear selection Ice fishing strategies Where to find the fish Jigging and set line secrets Includes tips from many of North America's finest pro ice anglers and guides.
Devastated by disease in the early 1970s, perch are becoming more widespread--recolonizing their former domains--and an interest in perch fishing has re-kindled. Inspired by this new enthusiasm, John Bailey and Roger Miller have produced this, the first major study of the species. The bulk of the book comprises tales of successful perch fishing trips of the 1980s, but there is also a brief history of Perch Disease, advice on choice of rigs and tackles, and information on the use of fish-recorders in perch fishing.
Doug Stange reveals fascinating, breakthrough techniques for catching fish through the ice--crappies, walleyes, bluegills, sunfish, northern pike, perch, lake trout and other fish species.