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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting > Fishing, angling
An anthology of enjoyable and interesting short stories about the
sport of fishing. Includes the introduction to a novel, "The
Mystery of Somber Bay Island," (a very mysterious story with an
incredible ending), a series of "Intermissions," very educational
facts and recommendations on how to become an angler, a novelette,
"The Shark Hunters," many informative footnote facts, and
illustrations. The tales are funny, sad, scary, but over all, a
rewarding Christian experience to read. If you love Jesus, enjoy
fishing, love friends and family, want to become a better angler,
or just enjoy reading a good book, then this is a must read ... the
novel is awesome.
In The Bear Claw, Tom has a series of grand adventures beginning
with learning how to fall in love Kodiak Style. You will meet
Jesse, Eddie Spaghetti, Bible Don, and the unforgettable Swan in
this adventure. Tom finds new treasures to keep as reminders of his
memorable adventures in Alaska while fishing for salmon and
exploring. Tom and Swan find that lust is the most exciting part of
their new love. Coarse language and adult content. 38000 words.
Journalist, author and unrepentant trout bum Philip Storey spends
the summer on an urban river in the North-East of England fishing
with centuries-old spider patterns. These are the flies that have
stood the test of time and still work today. Year of the spider
contains images and tying instructions for possibly the simplest to
make flies you will ever come across, along with a detailed diary
recording the conditions (temperature, humidity, wind, air
pressure, river height etc) in which they were successful along
with lots of fish pictures taken one-handed and at odd angles. This
is more than just a fishing guide or a 'how-to' manual; Year of the
Spider takes the mystery out of fly fishing and selects nine, easy
to tie flies that will carry you right through the season catching
fish all the way. And to anyone wondering if North Country spider
patterns will only work in the North of England, here's what TE
Pritt had to say on the subject: "The originals, or others like
them, have done service on half the rivers and lakes of England and
Scotland, and have never failed to give a satisfactory account of
themselves, despite the lugubrious warnings of local hands that
'they were no use there'. You will be told this probably on every
new river visited; yet may you safely fish Yorkshire flies and
laugh to scorn the dismal prophecies of anglers who believe that
the trout in their own river differ in their choice of flies from
those of any other river in the universe." Philip Storey is the
author of The Complete Bad Angler and has published an updated
version of Yorkshire Trout Flies, by TE Pritt. He is also the
author of the indispensable Cooking for Dads, a collection of meals
that every father should know.
This book is an in-depth guide to all aspects of angling,
illustrated with more than 450 practical and identification
photographs. It includes the descriptions and information on the
various species, where to fish for them and what features to look
out for. It includes an advice on the types of bait and the tackle
to use to guarantee success. It offers tactical information that
helps you identify the best places to fish for each species. It
includes a special feature on fishing abroad, written and
photographed by internationally renowned angler John Wilson.
Fishing is enjoyed in different forms all over the world by people
of all ages and abilities. This volume is a guide to all aspects of
game, coarse and sea angling. It features descriptions of the
various species, information on where to fish and what to look for,
and advice on the best types of bait and tackle to catch the fish
you are hunting. If you feel adventurous and want to travel further
afield, the book also includes a special chapter on fishing abroad.
From Spain to South Africa, you will be tempted to take a trip and
share the excitement of fighting those monster catches.The book is
particularly useful for those wanting to expand their skills and
explore new possibilities.
'Secret Creek' is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever wondered
about the intriguing sport of fly-fishing and how to break through
the mystery surrounding this fabulous past-time. 'Secret Creek' is
the result of the author's considerable fly fishing experience both
in Australia and New Zealand. There are amusing anecdotes including
why women always seem to catch more fish than their men There is
loads of how-to information but the instruction is just part of the
picture. Readers will find out what is really needed to progress
towards mastering the sport. Along the way friendships are made,
lessons learned and adventures shared. As Paul Miller says
..."Every fly-fisher deserves a secret creek. Not necessarily a
place completely unknown to others, but a place you can get to know
and feel a part of. A place that you can take a trusted friend and
share together unselfishly, but still feel as though it is your own
special place; an escape from the hurly-burly world in which we
live. A place where time seems to stand still and old fashioned
values still seem appropriate" Highly regarded Australian artist
Glen Preece has illustrated 'Secret Creek' with superb pencil
sketches and the misty morning photograph on the front cover. Glen
is also a talented fly-fisherman and his visual contributions to
'Secret Creek' are considerable. Paul Miller is President of Fly
Fishers in the Southern Highlands, a Life Member of Fly Fish
Australia and has twice been a member of the New South Wales
Fly-Fishing team. He shares his experiences with readers in a way
that is more whisper than wallop, but his enthusiasm is infectious
and there are subtle messages for even the most experienced
anglers. 'Secret Creek' provides a taste of the superb fly-fishing
to be found in Australia and New Zealand and carries on the
tradition of so many American, English and Australian authors who
have shared their passion for fishing with the fly.
Descriptions and resources for Santa Clara County California
waterways
Quetico Fall Fishing Legends is a guide for wilderness canoe
travelers who want to learn simple and effective techniques for
catching lake trout, smallmouth bass, and walleyes. Written by an
avid wilderness angler with fifty years of travel experience in the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park,
it reveals essential fishing tackle to pack for a fall canoe trip,
then shows anglers where and how to catch canoe country fish during
their autumn feeding frenzy. The book explains why a simple jig and
plastic twister tail combination trumps more expensive and complex
fishing methods as the premier lure for all canoe country fish
species. Stories gleaned from dozens of fall canoe trips entertain
and inform the reader of dynamic changes in Quetico's fish
populations and landscape over the past five decades. But above
all, the book is a celebration of autumn, when short days and cold
nights set the forest ablaze with color and fishing is at its best.
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