wellis1840 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Posted September 12, 2009 Is there a must read how to fishing book that is a must read for a new angler? I did get “Fishing for Dummies” that was helpful but it wasn't enough. Right now I am shore fishing with my kids and not expecting to catch any trophy sized fish. Most of the time all we are doing is washing lures in the the waters of the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. I am hoping a book(s) will tell us the best place to look for fish in lakes and streams (Fishing for Dummies tells me that I should be looking for edges but doesn’t fully explain this). I would love to know what lures are best for a particular species, what colours are best to use during the day or at a particular depth or in clear or murky water. Does weather affect fishing? I do have many more questions but will stop now. Any titles will be VERY much appreciated. I have purchased The ROM Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Ontario and the Eastern Ontario Fishing Mapbook. Thanks
splashhopper Posted September 12, 2009 Report Posted September 12, 2009 youtube.com has LOTS of stuff for newbies like us
keram Posted September 12, 2009 Report Posted September 12, 2009 "FISHING- the complete guide to basics" by Craig Ritchie
Jonny Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 "They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?" by Patrick McManus. Not heavy on fishing techniques but it will introduce you to characters like Mary-Jane Railbender and Rancid Crabtree, and give you some all-important pointers like: When going fishing or hunting, always make sure you take your buddy's car and not your own.
mark_74 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 Try Amazon.com and search for fishing, there are several fishing books out there. I bought the "Fresh Water Fisherman" from Amazon, it's excellent. Covers all fresh water species including habitats, feeding habits, fishing techniques, lures, rods, cleaning fish etc.
HTHM Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 Right here! There is a wealth of fishing knowledge on this board. Use the search function at the bottom of the page in order to find topics you are interested in. Welcome to the board!
Lunatic Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) There is no really good book on fishing. Once you learn the basics, the rest is all trial and error. best bets are you watch vids on youtube. see what they are using,how they are using it and where are they using it. they are still only guidelines. example: i was fishing a certain area and spot and pulled in 4 largemouth bass in 20 min. on the same bait, around lunch time. i return the next day ,same place,same time,same bait and fished the spot and area for 2 hours and not even a hit. i return a week later 5:30 am, fished 3 hours, got 1 hit but no takers. back again yesterday and pulled in 5 pike and had 2 jump off the hook as i was pulling it in,using 3 different baits and this was about 3 hours of fishing. fish are picky,they move around. they like green one day and red the next. my advice to you,would be to get to know your local tackle shops. they can be extremely valuable. they will point you in the right direction with the right baits and even some good areas to try. i dont see many people or books telling you where exactly to fish and what exactly they are going to bite on,or the area would have 1000 people showing up and killing it. good luck oh yeah,learn about the fish you want to catch, what do they eat?where can they be found?when are they there? Edited September 13, 2009 by Lunatic
TJQ Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 Im in the process of working on a site that will have all the basics .. its gonna be great!
Roy Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 Im in the process of working on a site that will have all the basics .. its gonna be great! Couple that with an outing or two with a few of the board members and you'll be a happenin' fishing dude.
Radnine Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 I have always wanted to see what a pro would do if dropped into a new lake without (or with I guess) a map or GPS. That is to say what is the thought process to attack a completely new lake. I think it would make a neat show and go a long way toward teaching folk where to find fish and how to catch them. Jim
smokin joe Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 This might point you in the right direction as to where to fish. Look up "Fishing Basics" on google books, there's some interesting information in there.
wellis1840 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Posted September 13, 2009 Thanks Guys for all your suggestions and recommendations. Just bought the book "FISHING- the complete guide to basics" by Craig Ritchie thanks to keram at Chapters for $5.99. Great deal... Will spend more time online searching for "Fishing Basics" Cheers
smally21 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 i like to think the idiot box has to be of some help. it can be tough to find the show that demonstrates your spot, your target species and your time of year but if you can they can be helpful. have you considered monthly publication like ontario out of doors, in fisherman, that sort of thing? not an endorsement but ya gotta read something when you're on the hopper!!!
grinandbearit30 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 "FISHING- the complete guide to basics" by Craig Ritchie This is the one my dad picked up for me on a whim, he saw it in the discount bin and got it cheap, great book with many nice tips.
Thrasher Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 There is a small booklet called "Catch Fishing" a basic how to giude to fishing in Canada. It's small and to the point, but very informative. It is dirt cheap or free. You can download it many of spots online, go to nationalfishingweek.com and you can get it from there. Thrasher
I'mHooked Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 Just bought the book "FISHING- the complete guide to basics" by Craig Ritchie thanks to keram at Chapters for $5.99. Great deal... You'll find the author is a member if this site and would probably chime in to answer any questions about it.
angrypigeon Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 most ppl who fish don't like/aren't very good at reading
Jer Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 most ppl who fish don't like/aren't very good at reading ...OK, I'll bite... Why is that do ya figger?
craigdritchie Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks, all, for the plugs and kind words. Shoot me a PM if you have any questions ... happy to help. Cheers
[email protected] Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 You could just read a few of the salmon threads here and youll learn lots of ways not to do things! lol...
JohnF Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 most ppl who fish don't like/aren't very good at reading He thinks the mirror is an accurate reflection of all fishermen? Besides, you know what angry pigeons are best at. JF
wolfville Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 I'll suggest this one, especially since you mentioned you are a shore fisherman. "How to fish" by Chris Yates Upon finishing reading it for the first time, you'll find the book doesn't tell you any fishing technique, but if you read it the second time, you should learn a great deal. A good read even for people who don't fish.
solopaddler Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 John Gierach's books are the stuff of legend. If you're an angler and you havn't read his works you're missing out.
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