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Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition

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Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition by Peter Kaminsky offers an engaging and comprehensive guide to fishing, tailored for beginners and enthusiasts alike. It covers essential aspects such as choosing the right equipment, understanding fishing techniques, and identifying different fish species found in UK waters. The book provides practical tips and advice to enhance your fishing experience while maintaining a friendly and approachable tone.
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If you're keen to dive into the exciting world of angling, this comprehensive guide offers valuable insights for both beginners and experienced fishers. You might enjoy this book if you’re looking to master various fishing techniques, understand local fishing regulations, or simply appreciate the peaceful art of casting a line into the UK's rich waters.

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Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition, provides you with a thorough introduction to all types of fishing - sea fishing, game fishing, and coarse fishing.

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Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition, provides you with a thorough introduction to all types of fishing - sea fishing, game fishing, and coarse fishing.

This authoritative guide covers everything you need to know about this fantastic sport, including instruction on:

  • Identifying the key species of fish found within and off the coasts of the British Isles
  • Selecting the right rods, reels, line, and tackle
  • Mastering casting techniques
  • Tying knots like a seasoned angler
  • Hooking and landing fish with ease

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Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition by Peter Kaminsky is highly regarded as a comprehensive and accessible guide for both novice anglers and those looking to improve their skills. Reviews praise its engaging balance of humour and informative content, making it easy to navigate and beneficial for understanding the essentials of fishing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119953555

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Contributors:

  • With Greg Schwipps
  • Adapted by Dominic Garnett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 726g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Peter Kaminsky is an author and a contributor to the New York Times, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. Greg Schwipps' work has appeared in a number of outdoor magazines. Dominic Garnett is an angling writer, blogger (dgfishing.co.uk), photographer and guide whom Angling Times recently described as 'Fast becoming one of the most readable angling writers in the business ... has that rare ability to convey the magic of the sport.'

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