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HANDBOOK
FISHING
THE ESSENTIAL
JOE CERMELE
and the editors of Field and Stream
HANDBOOK
FISHING
THE ESSENTIAL
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KNOW YOUR Bluegill
Put On the BrakesUnravel Backlashed LineOverhaul Your Reel in 15 MinutesChoose the Right LineLead the WayTie a Palomar KnotGet into Heavy MetalAdjust Your Bobber to the Fish
Use the All-Time 15 Greatest LuresMeet 15 New ClassicsRig Me SoftlyFish the Top 10 Freshwater BaitsPick the Best Reel for the JobGet Some GuidancePerform Emergency Guide RepairsLet the Rod Do the WorkHave a Cane-Do Attitude
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Change Hooks for Better FishingPlay the Baiting GameGain Some WeightTie a Clinch KnotRig a Slip BobberProperly Sharpen a FishhookMake It SnappyUse the Best Trout Fly for the JobTie a Five-Minute Fly
KNOW YOUR Bugs
Practice Animal MagnetismJig Your Buck Catch a Trout’s AttentionMake Flies, Not BugsJoin the Bass Bug RevolutionExperience Fatal AttractionGet the Inside Scoop on Fly ReelsUnderstand Your Fly ReelGet in LineAccessorizeYour Tackle BoxMake an Essential Repair KitMake the Ultimate
Ice-Fishing BucketPick the Most Important Tool
KNOW YOUR Northern Pike
Hit the Ice Two WaysPick a Rod with ReachDrift On
KNOW YOUR Blue Catfish
KNOW YOURRainbow Trout
Tie a Trucker’s Hitch KnotCast from a KayakBack Your Trailer Easily
KNOW YOUR Steelhead
Protect Your Trailer Lights
