Title: Fishing Basics
Review: I read this book earlier this summer, shortly after finding out I would be spending a week in a vacation on a northern Wisconsin lake. Not having fished for over a decade and shortly heading to a vacation seemingly destined for a fishing focus, it seemed like the right time to brush up on my angling skills. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fishing Basics provided a very helpful primer - and, not unimportantly, a quick and entertaining one. Covering equipment, basic skills, and basic strategy, this book allows one to quickly get out on the water and start making at least a rudimentary attempt at actual fishing. If you're like me, this book won't result in a miracle - no lunkers here - but it should lead to less wasted effort and even some success given good conditions (I reeled in a couple large mouth bass and more than a few panfish over my vacation weekend). Not for those who have a clue, but a nice intro for starters.
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