The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing gives you everything you need to know about catching fish in tropical or middle-latitude seas-from a cruising boat underway or at anchor, from a dinghy, in the surf, and while diving reefs. Step by step this richly detailed guide walks you through:
Choosing, using, and maintaining tackle, lures, hooks, leaders, and other rigging essentials
Reading currents, wind, wave patterns, tides, water temperature, and atmospheric conditions
Modifying vessels with cruise-fishing enhancements such as rod holders, outriggers, cleaning tables, bait wells, and platforms
Tying the best knots for cruise fishing
Avoiding and treating routine fishing injuries and poisoning-including vital information on ciguatera, venomous stings and punctures, and steering clear of dangerous predators
Identifying hundreds of fish species
Preparing your catch-including a range of easy and delectable recipes
And much more
Choosing, using, and maintaining tackle, lures, hooks, leaders, and other rigging essentials
Reading currents, wind, wave patterns, tides, water temperature, and atmospheric conditions
Modifying vessels with cruise-fishing enhancements such as rod holders, outriggers, cleaning tables, bait wells, and platforms
Tying the best knots for cruise fishing
Avoiding and treating routine fishing injuries and poisoning-including vital information on ciguatera, venomous stings and punctures, and steering clear of dangerous predators
Identifying hundreds of fish species
Preparing your catch-including a range of easy and delectable recipes
And much more
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