Learn to:

• Catch the fish you want, and more of them
• Choose the right gear and the right spots for fishing
• Get 'The Big One' to bite

The complete beginner's guide to achieving the ultimate fishing experience

Whether fishing for carp on a quiet pond or chub on a churning river, tackling trout on a stream or bass at the coast, enthusiasts across the UK are taking up fishing like never before. If you've been bitten by the angling bug, and you're looking for a quick, easy way to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy this fantastic sport to its utmost, you've come to the right place. From baiting a hook to landing your prize catch, Fishing For Dummies is your complete, step-by-step guide to all types of fishing, whether that means coarse, sea or game angling.

• Learn your fishing ABCs ? if you're a complete novice, you'll learn everything you need to know about different types of fishing and the best places to give them a go
• Know your fish ? get to know the various fresh water and salt water fish species found in and around the British Isles ? from dace to trout, carp to cod
• Gear up ? get the lowdown on rods, reels, tackle, hooks, lines and weights, as well as the most useful knots and rigs for various types of fishing
• Get them to bite ? take a crash course on how to entice fish to fall for your bait, lures and flies
• Reel 'em in ? learn how to prevail in battle against even the feistiest catch and how to handle them once you've caught them
• Enjoy the spoils ? from unhooking and weighing fish, to taking the best pictures to wow your friends, discover the many ways to revel in your best catches

Open the book and find:

• The different types and styles of fishing
• Identifying species of fish in fresh and salt water
• Selecting the right rods, reels, line and tackle
• Mastering casting techniques
• Tying knots like a seasoned angler
• Hooking and landing fish with ease
• Safely unhooking and releasing fish
• Recording prize catches