Starling, S: Fishing for Dummies

This book puts more fish on your line! Want to dangle a line anywhere in Australia or New Zealand? On the way to becoming a successful angler, discover how to choose your tackle confidently, master rigs and knots, read your fishing environment, cast efficiently and take home more fish for the table — all while

– fishing with safety and sustainability in mind.

– Find expert guidance — absorb Steve Starling’s insider knowledge of fishing to develop your angling skills

– Build your fishing kit — discover how to choose the right tackle for the right fish, competently and without waste

– Increase your fishing knowledge — take advantage of myriad tips about constructing effective rigs

– Hone your craft — match your bait to the fish, cast with ease and reel ‘em in

– Take on sustainability — immerse yourself in the new age of fishing; catch only what you need

– Prepare your catch — improve your skills in all areas of fish preparation, from gutting to filleting with ease

– Cook like a pro — practise the art of simplicity in the kitchen to retain and release those wondrous fish flavours

– Investigate ten top fishing spots — take a trip to Steve Starling’s top fishing spots in Australia and New Zealand

Open the book and find:

– How to target Aussie/Kiwi saltwater and freshwater fish

– Techniques to rig your gear likea pro

– Pointers on selecting the best baits, lures and flies

– Ways to tie reliable knots — in all weathers and in the dark

– Tips on casting all types of fishing tackle

– The right way to release your fish

– Ideas on how to contribute to fishing sustainability

– A guide to your own style of angling: Jetty rat, estuary or …