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A clear, practical guide to help you understand how rods, reels, lines, hooks and accessories all work together. You’ll gain the confidence to choose the right gear for the fish you’re targeting and the conditions you face, rather than guessing or relying on trial and error. Some of the chapters include: knowing your knots; what hooks to use when; understanding lines as well as fly lines; floats, sinkers, keels, swivels and rings; all types of lures; rods and rod building; bags, baskets and boxes; reels and casting techniques; etc. It combines practical advice with insight drawn from real-world fishing experience, while it shows how small adjustments in equipment and technique can make a big difference in results. This book is ideal if you’re new to fishing and want to build a strong foundation, or if you’re an experienced angler who enjoys learning the “why” behind gear choices of a variety of fishing methods. B&w photographs, diagrams and sketches throughout. Good, sturdy condition. Softcover, 24.5cm x 18.5cm, 255 pages.