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Fishing for Dummies, Australian and New Zealand Edition
Starling



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Reel in that elusive fish! Whether you're a frustrated angler or new to one of Australia and New Zealand's most popular sports, this easy-to-understand guide will have the fish nibbling on your line in no time. Learn about the fundamentals of fishing so you can catch, clean and cook your dinner while enjoying the great outdoors. *Learn to identify individual species of fish - pick what you'd like for dinner by recognising different freshwater and saltwater breeds from Australia and New Zealand *Get hooked - discover the different kinds of tackle and what's best for your needs *Feed your family - create tasty meals by cleaning and cooking your freshly caught fish *Plan your next fishing holiday - choose from Steve's favourite spots to dangle a line in Australia and New Zealand *Make your fishing "green" - learn about the most sustainable ways to fish and how to ensure the future of the sport

Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Getting to Know Fish.
Chapter 1: Fishing Fundamentals.
Chapter 2: Our Favourite Saltwater Fish.
Chapter 3: Our Favourite Freshwater Fish.

Part II: Tackling the Right Gear.
Chapter 4: On a Hook and a Line.
Chapter 5: Hot Rods. Chapter
6: The Reel Deal. Chapter
7: Terminal Tackle. Chapter
8: Baits, Lures and Flies.

Part III: Using Your Equipment the Right Way.
Chapter 9: Creating Your Fishing Kit.
Chapter 10: Spooling Up.
Chapter 11: Top Knots to Know.
Chapter 12: Rigs That Really Work.
Chapter 13: Cast Away.
Chapter 14: Hooking, Playing and Landing Fish.

Part IV: The New Age of Fishing.
Chapter 15: Kiss or Kill?
Chapter 16: Cleaning, Preparing and Cooking Your Catch.
Chapter 17: Fishing for the Future.

Part V: What Kind of Angler Are You?
Chapter 18: Specialise or Speculate?
Chapter 19: Surf Casters and Rock Hoppers.
Chapter 20: Jetty Rats.
Chapter 21: Estuary Anglers.
Chapter 22: Deep-Sea Anglers.
Chapter 23: Freshwater Fanatics.
Chapter 24: Fly Floggers.
Chapter 25: Ahoy,
Captain! Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 26: The Ten Best Fishing Websites.
Chapter 27: My Ten Favourite Australian Fishing Spots.
Chapter 28: My Ten Favourite New Zealand Fishing Spots.
Chapter 29: Ten Things No-One Ever Tells You about Fishing.
Glossary. Index.

About the Author
Steve Starling is regarded as Australasia's top communicator in the angling game today. Steve is uniquely gifted at passing on his wealth of fishing know-how to new chums and old hands alike. With this book, you can be a better angler and improve your enjoyment of this unique outdoor pastime.