Fishing Reel Care and Maintenance 101


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Stop wasting your time on the water dealing with headaches and frustration over equipment failure and poor performance. Protect your investment in your reels, get more for your money, and spend more time doing what you love, fishing! If you have ever wanted to take the next step in maintaining your own reels then this is the perfect book for you. We take you through every aspect of your reel, and teach you what you need to know about your reel, how to properly care and maintain your reels, and what products you should or should not be using. In this book we are going to give you the knowledge to properly care for and maintain your fishing reels for years of enjoyment and at its peak performance for when it really counts! I cover a lot of topics within the book, simply because there are a lot of outside influences when it comes to reels, including lines, lubricants, reel covers, and a lot more that all affect the performance, serviceability and sustainability of any reel.




Orvis Guide to Tackle Care and Repair


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The only thing missing from most fishing vests and tackle boxes is a book telling anglers how to care for all that stuff. No more: The Orvis Guide to Tackle Care and Repair finally explains how to prevent problems, evaluate old equipment, repair broken reels and lures, and more, including invaluable chapters on maintaining and repairing: -Rods, including care of the shaft and the ferrules, guides, reel seat, and grip -Reels, including cleaning and lubrication, the proper tightening of screws, repairs of rusty spindles, and easy field fixes for common problems -Lines, including cleaning and storage -Waders, including drying techniques, washing advice, seam repair, and finding and patching leaks -Wading boots, including dealing with synthetic fabrics and replacing felt soles -Rain jackets, flies, fly boxes and more. From preseason prep to postseason wrap-up, The Orvis Guide to Tackle Care and Repair will keep any angler's outfit in top shape.




How to Master Fishing: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Expert Angler


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Discover the secrets to becoming an expert angler with "How to Master Fishing: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Expert Angler." Whether you're a seasoned fisherman looking to hone your skills or a novice eager to cast your first line, this comprehensive guide is your key to fishing success. Delve into the rich history of fishing, explore various techniques for freshwater and saltwater environments, and learn about the essential gear and equipment that every angler needs. Understand fish behavior, master advanced strategies, and tie the perfect knots with ease. Each chapter is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and detailed instructions to enhance your fishing experience. From understanding regulations and conservation efforts to targeting specific species and embracing eco-friendly practices, this book covers it all. Enhance your skills, stay up-to-date with the latest trends, and share your passion for fishing with family and friends. "How to Master Fishing" is more than a guide—it's your pathway to a lifetime of fishing adventures. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey and become the angler you've always dreamed of. Your next great catch awaits!




Fishing For Dummies


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Created especially for Australian customer! This book puts more fish on your line! Want to dangle a line anywhere in Australia or New Zealand? On the way to becoming a successful angler, discover how to choose your tackle confidently, master rigs and knots, read your fishing environment, cast efficiently and take home more fish for the table — all while fishing with safety and sustainability in mind. Find expert guidance — absorb Steve Starling's insider knowledge of fishing to develop your angling skills Build your fishing kit — discover how to choose the right tackle for the right fish, competently and without waste Increase your fishing knowledge — take advantage of myriad tips about constructing effective rigs Hone your craft — match your bait to the fish, cast with ease and reel 'em in Take on sustainability — immerse yourself in the new age of fishing; catch only what you need Prepare your catch — improve your skills in all areas of fish preparation, from gutting to filleting with ease Cook like a pro — practise the art of simplicity in the kitchen to retain and release those wondrous fish flavours Investigate ten top fishing spots — take a trip to Steve Starling's top fishing spots in Australia and New Zealand Open the book and find: How to target Aussie/Kiwi saltwater and freshwater fish Techniques to rig your gear likea pro Pointers on selecting the best baits, lures and flies Ways to tie reliable knots — in all weathers and in the dark Tips on casting all types of fishing tackle The right way to release your fish Ideas on how to contribute to fishing sustainability A guide to your own style of angling: Jetty rat, estuary or ...




The Ultimate Guide to Fishing Skills, Tactics, and Techniques


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Provides tips and information about many aspects of fishing, including knots, tackle, fishing boats, cooking, accessories, and includes fifteen personal fishing stories.




The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing


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This book, written with the support of America's oldest fishing tackle business, offers beginners a chance to learn the fundamentals of the great sport of fly fishing quickly and easily. The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing can be the start of a lifetime journey of discovery that will increase your intimacy with the natural world and allow you to gain skill and finesse in your fly fishing techniques. Proven teaching techniques and bright, helpful illustrations and photographs will enable new fly fishers to: * Select and assemble proper, balanced tackle * Cast a line with authority and accuracy * Chose the correct fly for any situation * Tie the two most useful fishing knots * Find fish in lakes, rivers, and salt water * and much more Here are fishing ethics, helpful safety advice, basic angling terms, everything the new fly fisher needs in a crisp, helpful, and finely illustrated primer of the highest rank.




Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance, and Restoration (Third Edition)


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The bible of pond-making in a fully redesigned 30th-anniversary edition. There is nothing like a pond. What else can simultaneously increase your aesthetic pleasure, offer recreational opportunities, help the environment, and increase the value of your property? Earth Ponds is the standard resource for building and maintaining these important and lovely landscape features. For thirty years now Earth Ponds, with some 100,000 copies in print, has guided an entire generation of pond makers on everything from site planning to soil sampling to drainage and wildlife management. It’s a complete overview of the country pond. Illustrations guide the pond builder through every step of the process; chapters carefully describe the issues and decisions in a wonderfully personal way. It’s the condensed wisdom of a man who has spent a lifetime building, restoring, and maintaining ponds.




Illustrated Guide to Better Fishing


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Written for novice and expert anglers alike, this comprehensive guide tells how and where to catch trophy fish in fresh and salt water. Contains year-round information on trout, salmon, catfish, muskies, crappie, sauger, smallmouth bass, barracuda and more.




Fly Fishing: A Woman's Guide for Beginners


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About the Book Discover the thrills and highs of this exciting sport...even if you’ve never tried fishing before. Fly fishing is so much more than just catching a fish. It is an art, a sport, and a passion, all rolled into one. It takes patience, practice, and specific skills to master it. But once you get the hang of it, it’s supremely satisfying. If you’ve never fished before, fly fishing can seem intimidating, and that might make you shy away from it. Don’t let this stop you though. With this essential fly fishing manual, you’ve got all you need to help you develop and perfect your skills in fly tying, wading, casting, and reeling. In this practical guide to fly fishing, you will discover: • The mental and physical benefits of sly fishing—fish isn’t the only thing you’ll get out of this meaningful activity • A how-to guide for selecting the ideal fishing gear and how to decide which one is a good fit for you • The 9 best locations for fly fishing in the US- test your fishing prowess in the gorgeous streams, rivers, and springs in these states • How to make your fly fishing experience more comfortable and safe with the right type of clothing • Detailed instructions on technical skills, such as pairing the reel with the fly rod, the fly line, tying fishing knots, and more • The ideal fly rod for beginners and vario0us casting techniques to get you started And much more. Whether you’re looking for a physical workout, a tactical challenge, or simply some quiet time out in nature, fly fishing has got what you need. So what are you waiting for? Wade into the waters, cast your fly line, and land that fish! Master the art of fly fishing.




The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide


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Now for the first time in ten years, The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide appears in a revised edition that solidifies its place as the flagship title of the Orvis brand. A best-selling, fully illustrated, and comprehensive book, this large-format volume has been required reading for every angler for nearly three decades. Included here are instructions for tackle selection; casting and presentation; flies and their specific uses; successful techniques on stream, pond, or ocean; and the select tackle, flies, and methods for pursuing every major gamefish in fresh and salt water, from bass to bonefish, tarpon to trout.