{"product_id":"fishing-wisdom-a-miscellany-of-angling-anecdotes-facts-and-folklore-wisdom","title":"Fishing Wisdom: A Miscellany of Angling Anecdotes, Facts and Folklore (Wisdom)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDominic Garnett\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a fishing author and photographer described as having 'that rare gift to convey the magic of the sport' (Angling Times). Covering a wide range of subject matter with his own distinctive style and humour, he has penned over 300 published articles in print, as well as his blogs and books. He has also made several TV appearances on National Geographic, Sky Sports and BBC coverage, promoting the sport of angling. He lives in South West England. His column 'The Far Bank' can be found every week in the Angling Times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction 6 \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1. Fishing Fundamentals 8 \n\u003cbr\u003eHooks 12 \n\u003cbr\u003eRods 14 \n\u003cbr\u003eReels 18 \n\u003cbr\u003eLines 22 \n\u003cbr\u003eBait fishing 24 \n\u003cbr\u003eFly fishing 28 \n\u003cbr\u003eLure fishing 32 \n\u003cbr\u003eTackling up 34 \n\u003cbr\u003eWhat kind of angler am I? 35 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e2. Watercraft 36 \n\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding water 40 \n\u003cbr\u003eHow to read a river 42 \n\u003cbr\u003eHow to read a lake 44 \n\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding the seashore 46 \n\u003cbr\u003eSigns of fish 48 \n\u003cbr\u003eFish prey 50 \n\u003cbr\u003eWeather, seasons \u0026amp; changing locations 54 \n\u003cbr\u003eStrange fishing locations 62 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e3. Meet the fish 64 \n\u003cbr\u003eWhat is a fish? 68 \n\u003cbr\u003eShapes \u0026amp; key features 70 \n\u003cbr\u003eThe life cycles of fish 74 \n\u003cbr\u003eFish senses 76 \n\u003cbr\u003eCult fish species 80 \n\u003cbr\u003eIncredible species worldwide 84 \n\u003cbr\u003eFish handling \u0026amp; conservation 86 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e4. Fishing crafts \u0026amp; cooking 88 \n\u003cbr\u003eMake a simple fishing fly 92 \n\u003cbr\u003eHow to prepare and cook fish 96 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e5. Fishing \u0026amp; culture 102 \n\u003cbr\u003eFolklore 106 \n\u003cbr\u003eFeats of fortune, calamity \u0026amp; skill 110 \n\u003cbr\u003eAngling world records 112 \n\u003cbr\u003eAmazing angling contests worldwide 114 \n\u003cbr\u003eClassic books 116 \n\u003cbr\u003eMovies \u0026amp; TV 118 \n\u003cbr\u003eAngling legends 120 \n\u003cbr\u003eFishing for well-being 122 \n\u003cbr\u003eAngling-related words \u0026amp; sayings 123 \n\u003cbr\u003eUseful websites 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003ePeñaloza, Alejandra\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlejandra Peñaloza is an illustrator based in Berlin. Her work celebrates the magic of nature, the charm of everyday life, and the quiet beauty of small moments. Her work is rich with thoughtful detail, characterised by immersive atmospheres, balanced colour palettes, and dynamic compositions. While she primarily works digitally, her illustrations retain the warmth and texture of acrylic paint--a nod to her roots in traditional media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe immerses herself in each project to gain insight into the behaviours, movements, and stories that characterise her subjects. She translates these observations into vibrant, dynamic images, capturing the essence of each subject both in its natural setting and in dreamlike scenarios. Her approach balances accurate representation with subtle surrealism, highlighting the wonder of the natural world and everyday life. She gathers firsthand references when possible to ensure authenticity and depth in her work. This ongoing exploration deepens her understanding of the energy of her subjects and keeps her connected to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlejandra holds a BA in Graphic Design from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, and an MA in Fine Art from Kingston University, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"GMC Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496283111702,"sku":"9781784947200","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781784947200.jpg?v=1783059006","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/fishing-wisdom-a-miscellany-of-angling-anecdotes-facts-and-folklore-wisdom","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}