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Popular Mechanics How to Tempt a Fish: A Complete Guide to Fishing Paperback – May 6, 2008

by Popular Mechanics (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Filled with more fishing lore than one angler could amass in a lifetime, here is a classic volume that could come only from the editors of Popular Mechanics. Originally published in 1950, How to Tempt a Fish draws its knowledge from expert fishermen of all stripes—fly, lake, surf, deep-sea, and even ice fishing enthusiasts.
Unique in that it covers so many aspects of one of America’s favorite individual sports (there are at least 44 million people who fish in the United States alone), it offers insider advice that has stood the test of time. Among the topics covered in wonderful classic black-and-white line illustrations are: fly casting, bait casting, and salt-water fishing; gathering and using live bait; caring for your rods; tying knots and splices; and retrieving lost lures and lines. There’s also guidance on when and where to fish; how to fish through the ice; how to mount your own prizecatches; how to stock a fish pond; how to cook in camp, and so much more.
Plus, there are the many tips that beginner and expert alike will find ingenious: how to make an inflatable life preserver for your tackle box so it won’t get lost if it falls out of the boat, or fashion a tangle-proof case for fishing flies from an old piece of garden hose. All the information remains valid for today’s fishing hobbyists.
Redesigned and repackaged using the terrific original illustrations, this is the perfect gift for every fishing fan.

 

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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hearst
  4. Publication date
    May 6, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1588167267
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1588167262
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hearst; First Edition (May 6, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588167267
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588167262
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Kris Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Books for gifts
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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Got three of these as x-mas gifts to give. All 3 recipients loved them. I am going to have to order a copy for myself now.
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Robert Traxler
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice reprint
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016
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I like the older books about fishing and this one has some neat fishing tips.
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The MacDonalds
2.0 out of 5 stars PM How to Fish
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2010
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It is an okay book but not relevant to fishing today. I thought it was missing something but I can't put my finger on it.
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john j bruno
5.0 out of 5 stars great fishing book great company to do buisness with
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013
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great little fishing book with simple easy to understand information, like this book very much I keep it handy to review
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Michael Ormond
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015
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Old school look at fishing nice and useful.
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Tasty Rerun
4.0 out of 5 stars Retro Fun, Differently Practical
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2012
If you want to learn about hot tips and tricks to fish this summer, this isn't your book. Duh. The information in this book dates to the 1950's. It's fun to read and very charming and contains a few practical tips and a bunch of fairly quaint advice. Don't read it to learn to fish, read it to learn how people used to fish. It's a lovely little book if taken in the right vein.
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