Fishing for Dummies, Australian & New Zealand Edition

Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to one of Australia and New Zealand's most popular sports, this guide will have the fish nibbling on your line in no time.

This book puts more fish on your line!

Want to dangle a line anywhere in Australia or New Zealand? On the way to becoming a successful angler, discover how to choose your tackle confidently, master rigs and knots, read your fishing environment, cast efficiently and take home more fish for the table — all while

• fishing with safety and sustainability in mind.

• Find expert guidance — absorb Steve Starling's insider knowledge of fishing to develop your angling skills

• Build your fishing kit — discover how to choose the right tackle for the right fish, competently and without waste

• Increase your fishing knowledge — take advantage of myriad tips about constructing effective rigs

• Hone your craft — match your bait to the fish, cast with ease and reel 'em in

• Take on sustainability — immerse yourself in the new age of fishing; catch only what you need

• Prepare your catch — improve your skills in all areas of fish preparation, from gutting to filleting with ease

• Cook like a pro — practise the art of simplicity in the kitchen to retain and release those wondrous fish flavours

• Investigate ten top fishing spots — take a trip to Steve Starling's top fishing spots in Australia and New Zealand

Open the book and find:

• How to target Aussie/Kiwi saltwater and freshwater fish

• Techniques to rig your gear likea pro

• Pointers on selecting the best baits, lures and flies

• Ways to tie reliable knots — in all weathers and in the dark

• Tips on casting all types of fishing tackle

• The right way to release your fish

• Ideas on how to contribute to fishing sustainability

• A guide to your own style of angling: Jetty rat, estuary or ...