Fishing for Dummies - Tapa blanda

For as long as we've been catching fish, they've been out-smarting us. But there are tips and pointers that even the most seasoned anglers can pick up! From trout to carp and bass to bonefish, this plain-English guide gives you coverage of the latest and greatest techniques to fish like a pro — and keep "The Big One" from getting away.

• Go fish — find out how to take a fishing trip like a pro, from how to dress to finding and evaluating your fishing waters to familiarizing yourself with the types of fish you can expect to encounter

• The reel deal on fishing gear — get advice on the equipment you'll need (and what you won't need) for freshwater and saltwater fishing

• Hook, line, and sinker — get the bottom line on the best bait, lures, and flies you'll need to entice that next big bite

• Book it or cook it — discover how to photograph your catch before it swims free, and get advice on how to clean and cook the catch of the day

Open the book and find:

• A color section featuring fish and lures

• New fishing tools and gadgets

• How to choose the best gear for you

• How to trick fish with lures

• Common freshwater and saltwater fish

• Safety advice

• Recipes to turn your fillets into delicious meals

• Advice on using live bait

• Flies that work everywhere

• How to tie popular fishing rigs

Learn to:

• Catch the fish you want, and more of them

• Choose the right gear and the right spots for fishing

• Safely get the whole family involved

• Get "The Big One" to bite