Members Jabber Jaw Posted November 20, 2009 Members Posted November 20, 2009 I have read through many of the posts looking for titles of books, but haven't really seen anything that I think I would find useful for a beginner's level. I was wondering if anyone could give me some titles of books written for beginners. I know that the best way to learn would be to go fishing with an experienced angler, but until I can solve my issue with time, I think that I can learn some of the technical aspects from plainly written books that have good quality illustrations, such as using and tying different types of knots, type of line to use, why and when, hooks, etc, the basics. Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Jabber Jaw
jjtroutbum Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Sorry no books of the top of my head but if I was in your situation I would start here. http://mdc.mo.gov/fish/how.htm Will provided many good links to basic information. And start the learning process and familiarity with the process and tools involved. Jon Joy ___________ "A jerk at one end of the line is enough." unknown author The Second Amendment was written for hunting tyrants not ducks. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Wayne SW/MO Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 You might wonder around the In-Fisherman and the BASS site and see if any of their magazine articles are available on line. If you have cable WFN and Versus have informative shows Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
eric1978 Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 I'd just go to the library and look up the subject. They'll have tons.
fishinwrench Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Actually I can't think of one thing you're likely to learn from a book, that you can't find online. But the first thing you need to do is pick a species (Bass, Trout, Panfish, Catfish), then pick a water type in which you plan to concentrate your efforts (Pond, reservoir, river, small stream). Specialize at first, then expand.
Brian K. Shaffer Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 I agree with fishinwrench - you have the best tool at your disposal anytime, the internet. Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
Members Jabber Jaw Posted November 21, 2009 Author Members Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks to all of you, I appreciate it! Jabber Jaw
MaxDrown Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 I really liked these books when I was getting started. I also scoured the internet and checked out books from the library. L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Beginners by Dave Whitlock Fly Fisherman's Primer by Paul N. Fling and Donald L. Puterbaugh -- Max Drown
Wayne SW/MO Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 Here's a few: BASSDOZER <LINK BASS RESOURCE <LINK ANIMATED KNOTS <link If you click on the knots in the side bar you will get a step by step animation. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Members Jabber Jaw Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Posted November 23, 2009 Here's a few: BASSDOZER <LINK BASS RESOURCE <LINK ANIMATED KNOTS <link If you click on the knots in the side bar you will get a step by step animation. Wayne, I haven't checked all the sites out yet, but Grogs animated knots is exactly the type of information I was looking for! Very useful and informative! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Jabber Jaw
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