If you buy just one book on fishing, this expert reference should be it. Comprehensively covering fly, sea, and coarse fishing (both from the shore and by boat), The Complete Guide to Fishing Skills explains the tackle, rigs, and baits to use, as well as detailing specific techniques, like ledgering, fly fishing, and trolling. From trout to shark, there’s also information on the fish themselves, as well as the best methods to use in pursuit of each species. Tony Whieldon’s uniquely clear and detailed drawings are combined with explanatory captions that ensure quick and easy access to a wealth of information, whether read at home or at water’s edge.
Name: Jill Messer Title: Whieldon, Tony. (2002). The complete guide of fishing skills. London: Cassell Illusrated. Type of Reference: Handbook Call Number: R 799.1 W576c Brief Description: This fishing reference handbook covers all types of fishing from fly-fishing, sea, and freshwater fishing. It guides the user on bait and tackle questions and offers comprehensive information about the fish themselves. Citation of a Review: Cost: $14.52 Relevance and Relationship: The relevance of The Complete Guide to Fishing is that many male students at East are interested in fishing and the outdoors. By offering them a handbook such as this, they may be interested in coming to see what the entire library has to offer. Purpose: The purpose of this handbook is to draw in those reluctant male readers by giving them a book they may find interesting. Validity: According to the publisher, this book is an exert reference on all things fishing. It is a comprehensive look into the bait and tackle, types of fish, and places to fish around the country. Format: The format of this text is print. Arrangement and Presentation: The book offers detailed imagines, drawings and maps as well as a table of contents and indices. Diversity: This book is for any student interested in learning more about the wonderful sport of fishing, especially our reluctant male readers.