Fishing for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction.

Part I: Getting to Know Fish.

Chapter 1: Fishing Fundamentals.

Chapter 2: Our Favourite Saltwater Fish.

Chapter 3: Our Favourite Freshwater Fish.

Part II: Tackling the Right Gear.

Chapter 4: On a Hook and a Line.

Chapter 5: Hot Rods.

Chapter 6: The Reel Deal.

Chapter 7: Terminal Tackle.

Chapter 8: Baits, Lures and Flies.

Part III: Using Your Equipment the Right Way.

Chapter 9: Creating Your Fishing Kit.

Chapter 10: Spooling Up.

Chapter 11: Top Knots to Know.

Chapter 12: Rigs That Really Work.

Chapter 13: Cast Away.

Chapter 14: Hooking, Playing and Landing Fish.

Part IV: The New Age of Fishing.

Chapter 15: Kiss or Kill?

Chapter 16: Cleaning, Preparing and Cooking Your Catch.

Chapter 17: Fishing for the Future.

Part V: What Kind of Angler Are You?

Chapter 18: Specialise or Speculate?

Chapter 19: Surf Casters and Rock Hoppers.

Chapter 20: Jetty Rats.

Chapter 21: Estuary Anglers.

Chapter 22: Deep-Sea Anglers.

Chapter 23: Freshwater Fanatics.

Chapter 24: Fly Floggers.

Chapter 25: Ahoy, Captain!

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 26: The Ten Best Fishing Websites.

Chapter 27: My Ten Favourite Australian Fishing Spots.

Chapter 28: My Ten Favourite New Zealand Fishing Spots.

Chapter 29: Ten Things No-One Ever Tells You about Fishing.

Glossary.

Index.