Game Changer

Game Changer
Author: Blane Chocklett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2020-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781934753477

Game Changer flies have completely revolutionized how fly anglers approach pressured and wary fish around the world. Tied on a series of interconnecting spines, these flies can be drawn through the water with a serpentine swimming action or made to glide and jacknife in the water with hard strips--movements that predatory fish find irresistible. In this book, from one of the most creative and visionary minds in fly tying and fly fishing, author Blane Chocklett shares his tips and techniques for getting maximum movement out of these flies, both at the vise and on the water. In addition to covering popular patterns such as the Finesse Changer and Feather Game Changer, Chocklett traces the evolution of his search for the ultimate pattern, and takes readers along his journey of discovery, by beginning with his Gummy Minnow and ending the book with perhaps the most effective fly ever designed for apex predators, the Hybrid Changer. - Step-by-step tying instructions for 20 flies - Chapter covering hooks, shanks, brushes, and other critical materials - Fishing techniques, including tips on retrieves and casting large flies - Close-ups of Chocklett's favorite patterns - Detailed information on building brushes

The Best Carp Flies

The Best Carp Flies
Author: Jay Zimmerman
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1461751829

Carp are the fly rodder's ultimate gamefish. This is the first comprehensive book on tying the best flies for carp, featuring patterns and techniques from anglers around the United States. With over 600 step-by-step photos and over 20 patterns by tiers ranging from Barry Reynolds to Bob Clouser to author Jay Zimmerman, including fishing information, this book is the definitive fly-tying resource for those who love the challenge of fooling carp on the fly.

Through the Fish's Eye

Through the Fish's Eye
Author: Mark Sosin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1510701095

There are many questions that fishermen ask themselves. Why do certain lures appeal to certain types of fish? How does the physical make-up of a type of fish affect its hunting strategy? Do fish learn to avoid lures and hooks? In Through the Fish’s Eye, these questions, and much more are answered. A classic book written by some of the best names in the business, Through the Fish’s Eye offers a new perspective on the art of fishing by breaking down the behavior of the fish and tying it into their biological make-up. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit

Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit
Author: Harold C. Lyon
Publisher: Harold Lyon
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2006-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780974817125

"Part angling memoir, part history - the kind of book you can dip into at a moment's notice, or read straight through as you would a novel. You'll enjoy the warm positive tone registered by author Lyon's insights. It'll make you want to fish. It'll shape your viewpoint in ways you didn't expect. Something for everyone. Scientific angling information for those who want that. Hilarious anecdotal material you'd only get by knowing these people firsthand. It's the perfect book to be sitting on your lakefront coffee table.It's there when you want a dose of insights into New England glacial water. It captures in words -- and with great feeling -- what the big lake has to offer.Steve Hickoff - Outdoor Columist and Writer

Next-Level Bass Fishing

Next-Level Bass Fishing
Author: Joe Kinnison
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781510766853

Tips to become a bass fishing pro! While many people catch fish, even the occasional lunker, few actually acquire bass fishing proficiency. The popular view is that anglers who achieve such prominence do so through a collection of vices. These afflictions range from luck, to fraudulence, to worst of all, patience. Few, however, talk about the true qualities that lead to angling success. That’s what Joe Kinnison, himself a sportsman, gathered in Next-Level Bass Fishing: the tips, options, strategies, and winning methods, to allow those who fish recreationally to employ the knowledge base of a pro. Five professional anglers work with Joe to identify distinctive characteristics that elevate the best in the field. Bassmaster Elite pro Tyler Carriere illustrates a structured approach to fishing. Six-time Ladies Bass Anglers Association (LBAA) Angler of the Year, Pam Martin- Wells explains versatility as she takes readers on a tour of her favorite waterways. Brandon, Palaniuk, two-time 2020 tournament champion and one of the leading money winners on tour, discusses details such as hormones and sensory ranges of his quarry. Christaina Bradley teaches focus, and Destin Demarion provides an example of productive originality. When qualities are translated into lure selections and lake terrain targets, the results are far superior to those of the average angler reminiscing about how one got away. Kinnison explores the key relationships, the innovative techniques, and the special places that have elevated the world’s best anglers to the top of their craft. Next-Level Bass Fishing is the next-best thing to touring with the pros.

What Fish Don't Want You to Know

What Fish Don't Want You to Know
Author: Frank P. Baron
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2003-09-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0071505067

Expert, field-tested advice for anglers at every level This comprehensive, entertaining, and foolproof guide covers everything novice and avid anglers need to know to catch freshwater fish--from bass and trout to salmon and walleye--and reveals the two basic ways to catch ALL fish. With numerous photographs and illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and a liberal dose of good humor, the author shares his 40 years of angling expertise, including how to: Read the waters and the weather Select the right baits and lures for particular fish and situations Know which gear is essential and which is merely desirable Get maximum results on a minimum budget Practice proper etiquette and ethics Turn a tough day into a great one with dozens of tricks and tips Laced with amusing anecdotes and commonsense, this book will unlock the secrets of fishing and teach anglers how to catch more fish.

1001 Fishing Tips

1001 Fishing Tips
Author: Lamar Underwood
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2010-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1602396892

1001 Fishing Tips reveals the insider secrets that you need to become the greatest fisherman out there. It focuses on the most popular freshwater game fish, including trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye, catfish, salmon, and pike, and saltwater favorites, such as striped bass, bluefish, flounder, redfish, weakfish, and sea trout. Included are techniques applicable to any environment, such as rivers and streams, lakes and ponds, estuaries and inlets, bays, beaches, and off-shore hotspots. Better your game with 1001 Fishing Tips and be ready to catch more fish, bigger fish, and have more fun!

The Longest Silence

The Longest Silence
Author: Thomas McGuane
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0679777571

In a compilation of thirty-three essays, the author reflects on the world of angling as he shares his observations on his quarry, great fishing spots around the world, and fishing equipment.