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From bass fishing to fly fishing, instructional manuals to
novels, thousands of words have been written and published about fishing
over the years. Whether you are first getting into the sport or have
been a veteran of the hobby for decades, there is something on our list
of the five best fishing books that you will appreciate.
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“Fishing For Dummies (Miniature Editions for Dummies (Running Press))
” by Greg Schwipps and P. Kaminsky
If you are looking to get into fishing, but haven’t got the
foggiest idea of where or how to get started, then this book, part of
the classic “for dummies” reference series, is the perfect place to
start. Don’t expect a deep study of any one fishing pursuit; instead,
this book offers a survey of what it is to be a successful angler, from
gear and wardrobe to fish species and from cleaning the fish to cooking
it and preparing it for a meal.
“The Morrow Guide to Knots: For Sailing, Fishing, Camping, Climbing” by Mario Bigon, et al
No matter your outdoor pursuit, this book is a valuable
resource to have at your side. Using helpful and colorful illustrations
to present a step-by-step guide to nearly every knot under the sun, this
book can turn you from a knot amateur into a knot expert in the space
of an afternoon.
“Fishing Basics: The Complete Illustrated Guide
” by Gene Kugack
Another essential fishing reference guide for both
beginners and experts, the book proudly covers baits, lures, rigs, fly
tying, casting, ice fishing and countless other fishing topics, all with
helpful, full-color illustrations that work to make the secrets of
successful fishing
accessible to all. Keep it in the glove compartment of your car or in
the cabin of your boat, then pull it out whenever you need a refresher
on something or whenever you need to teach a rookie angler everything
there is to know.
“Knowing Bass: The Scientific Approach to Catching More Fish
” by Keith A. Jones, PhD
This list wouldn’t be complete without a book about bass
fishing, and this is one of the best out there. It makes sense that this
book is so helpful: Keith A. Jones has devoted his life to the study of
bass behavior, and he shares nearly everything he has learned
throughout the pages of this book, all in an effort to help anglers
everywhere channel that knowledge of bass behavior into greater fish-catching success.
“The River Why, Twentieth-Anniversary Edition
” by David James Duncan
Fishing books are about more than reference illustrations
and instructional guides. This beautiful coming-of-age novel has become a
classic, not just in the fishing community, but in the literature world
in general. Following the tale of fly fisherman Gus Orviston, “The
River Why” is a stirring examination of fishing escapism, growing up,
and the value of the natural world. Take it on the fishing boat along
with “A River Runs Through It,” another classic fishing novel, and lose
yourself in the beautiful prose during the hours when the fish aren’t
biting.
