Basic Illustrated Freshwater Fishing

For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know.

Before you hook yet another clump of weeds, take heart with *Basic Illustrated Freshwater Fishing, *a quick-reading, picture-driven guide to fishing for all ages. This reference guides you to becoming a capable and knowledgeable angler, beginning with the basics. It presents all the essentials of fishing, using various kinds of tackle, for a variety of freshwater species. Step-by-step full-color photo sequences and information-packed, clearly worded instructions are the hallmarks of this definitive resource.

This book features need-to-know skills, including:
* How to cast
* Choosing bait
* Lures, lines, and tackle
* Identifying fish and learning their feeding habits
* Choosing a boat
* Cleaning and cooking fish
* Essential knots