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Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
x, 145 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Fly fishing, that most contemplative of sports, can be complex and costly. And yet it doesn't have to be. Not with tenkara. This Eastern approach to fly fishing has no cumbersome gear. The line is hitched directly to the end of a long collapsible rod, and without a reel casting becomes easy and intuitive. The gear is not only inexpensive but also highly portable, perfect for hiking and camping. Long overlooked in the West, tenkara is taking the West...
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English
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The word education comes from the Latin word educo, 'to lead out'. I always considered travel as one of the best educators. It broadens the mind with real-life experiences. Travel also broadens the angler's mind and sharpens his or her skill. You meet many anglers from different countries, with their own national culture and of course their own angling traditions.
In this book, I try to recount my memoirs of fishing, work and travel. It shows that...
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English
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Make your next fishing trip the best yet with this expert guide to everything the modern fisherman needs to know.
When it comes to fishing, nobody knows more than the writers and editors at Field & Stream magazine-unless it's the local guides, prizewinners, and other experts they interviewed for this book. The Total Fishing Manual is chock full of 318 field-tested tools, techniques and tactics, collected and written by the Field & Stream editors...
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Español
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Los apasionados del anzuelo y el sedal no se cansarían nunca de practicar su deporte favorito. Esta guía, escrita por un campeón de pesca, indica mes a mes qué especie se puede pescar en función de las condiciones climáticas y de la normativa, así como qué técnicas son las más adecuadas para tener el éxito asegurado
Conocerá cómo hacerlo con cebo muerto, con cebo vivo, con gusanos o larvas de moscarda, con gusanos a fondo, con larvas...
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English
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The most comprehensive fly fishing guide with the best tips, old school-techniques, tactics, and up-to-date gear reviews.
Filled with over three hundred hints from the best anglers in both salt and fresh water, the editors of Field and Stream give you everything you need to make the perfect pitch, find a secret spot, and score a fish.
TOOLS: From the best flies of all time to the best reel for the job and when to change your hooks, learn about the...
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English
Description
James Prosek has been called "the Audubon of the fishing world" by the New York Times. A passionate fisherman and talented artist from a young age, he published two illustrated books on fish and fishing while still an undergraduate at Yale. After winning a traveling fellowship to follow in the footsteps of Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler became his obsession. He was fascinated by Walton, a humble man who won the friendship of kings, and he was intrigued...
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English
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"Ginny Masters manages a popular boutique hotel in Seattle, but the daily challenges and irritations of a fast-paced job and a demanding boss are starting to get to her. Jacqueline Potter manages her grandfather's fishing lodge in Idaho because it was the only job she could find after graduating with her hospitality degree. She's grateful for the work but longs for a more sophisticated and cosmopolitan life she's just not going to find in this backwoods...
8) On the Fly
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English
Description
Brian MacDonald has twin passions - fishing and sex, although not necessarily in that order.A professional game angling instructor, he begins each new season with a clean slate, a fresh supply of condoms and a charming smile.Being a red blooded male and a bit of a rogue, he is rather fond of women and even fonder of sex and will avail himself of any opportunity presenting itself.Before long his phallic philanderings get him into trouble and his plans...
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Language
English
Description
Embark on a journey into the serene world of angling with this comprehensive guide that transcends the traditional boundaries of fishing manuals. "Fishing for Beginners" is an exploration of the art and science of fishing, tailored for both novice anglers seeking a solid foundation and seasoned veterans looking to enhance their skills. Within these pages, you'll find a wealth of knowledge meticulously curated to provide a holistic understanding of...
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English
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Alaska commercial fishing is the hardest, most dangerous work I have ever done in my life. When I was only 16, my dad got me a job on a purse seiner out of the picturesque town of Cordova, Alaska on Prince William Sound. I had no idea what a purse seiner was, but I was about to find out.
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English
Description
Each autumn, one of nature's most magnificent dramas plays out when striped bass undertake a journey, from the northeastern United States to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, in search of food and warmer seas. Writer and angler David DiBenedetto followed this great migration -- the fall run -- for three months in the autumn of 2001.
On the Run offers vivid portrayals of the zany and obsessive characters DiBenedetto met on his travels -- including...
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English
Description
Hey there, fishing pals. Looking to up your fishing game and reel in those big catches? Well, do I have a fin-tastic recommendation for you. Dive into the "It's a Lunker Bro - Complete Fishing Guide" and get ready for a reel adventure. This book is like your trusty fishing buddy, sharing all the secrets to hooking those lunkers. From bait basics to secret spots, it's got it all. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned angler, the easy-to-follow tips...
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English
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All of us have seen fish. Fishing looks easy, to the outside observer. But any serious fisherman knows that there is an art to fishing. You have to know when to go, what kind of lure to use, and what to do while you wait for them to bite your hook.Anyone who fishes uses special methods for success. Passionate anglers are constantly seeking to add new tips to their toolbox.In this book, you'll find suggestions that will make you a better fisherman...
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English
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Weaving together the stories and voices of residents, anglers, community leaders, and environmental workers and researchers, this ethnographic account details the lives and livelihoods impacted by a once-unrivaled Michigan salmon fishery. From the introduction of Chinook salmon to the Great Lakes in the late 1960s, a thriving recreational fishery industry arose in Northern Michigan, attracting thousands of anglers to small towns like Rogers City each...
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English
Description
One man celebrates and laments his family's connection to a disappearing paradise of natural wildlife and beauty on the shores of Chesapeake Bay.
Between the Indian and Dividing Creeks, near the mouth of the Rappahannock River in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, sits a parcel of land called Bluff Point. Like most bay-front villages, the bountiful resources and majestic landscape of this area that once sustained watermen and sportsmen alike have been depleted...
Publisher
Seal Press
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
xvi, 270 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"From Pulitzer prize--winning author E. Annie Proulx to fly casting champion Joan Salvato Wulff, this anthology presents "a different angle" on the literature of fly fishing and its great tales of adventure, renewal, and discovery. Whether exploring the sensual and spiritual pleasures of casting a line or the realities of being female in the predominantly male world of fly fishing, the women in this collection write with humor, eloquence, and passion...
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An ace fishing equipment salesman and renowned author on the subject can't stand the outdoors or fishing. A public relations representative for a major fishing tournament wants Rock to be the competition's star attraction. When he confesses he doesn't know the first thing about the sport, Prentiss and a con man attempt to give the expert a crash course on being a great outdoorsman.
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