Northern Pike: A Complete Guide To Pike And Pike Fishing - Softcover

Ryan, Will

 
9781592283439: Northern Pike: A Complete Guide To Pike And Pike Fishing
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1592283438 ISBN 13: 9781592283439
Publisher: G05-Lyons Press, 2005

Synopsis

Northern Pike is the first complete book to cover all aspects of this exciting sport fish-- and all methods of fishing for it. Ryan begins by examining the habits, habitat, and life cycles of pike as they vary from winter through early spring, summer, and fall. He also thoroughly explores every successful pike-fishing technique, including fishing with bait, lures, and flies--and there is a special chapter on ice fishing. Northern Pike not only gives detailed information on how to catch this fish at every time of year, but also gives practical advice and tips on all aspects of equipment. Ryan traces the history of pike fishing--showing how the fishing methods that were popular in the past have evolved into the techniques used today. This book is filled with entertaining anecdotes about the author's lifetime of fishing, over eighty illustrations, and a color insert. It is the perfect companion for all anglers of this highly sought-after North American sport fish.

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About the Author

Will Ryan is the author of Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod and a frequent contributor to numerous outdoor magazines, including Outdoor Life, Fly Rod & Reel, and Fly Fisherman. He has taught writing at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, since 1980.

From the Back Cover

Northern Pike is the first complete book to cover all aspects of this exciting sport fish-and all methods of fishing for it. Ryan begins by examining the habits, habitat, and life cycles of pike as they vary from winter through early spring, summer, and fall. He also thoroughly explores every successful pike-fishing technique, including fishing with bait, lures, and flies-and there is a special chapter on ice fishing. Northern Pike not only gives detailed information on how to catch this fish at every time of year, but also gives practical advice and tips on all aspects of equipment. Ryan traces the history of pike fishing-showing how the fishing methods that were popular in the past have evolved into the techniques used today. This book is filled with entertaining anecdotes about the author's lifetime of fishing, over eighty illustrations, and a color insert. It is the perfect companion for all anglers of this highly sought-after North American sport fish.

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Publisher
G05-Lyons Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1592283438
ISBN 13 
9781592283439
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
212

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9781585740444: Northern Pike: A Complete Guide to Pike and Pike Fishing

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ISBN 10:  1585740446 ISBN 13:  9781585740444
Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2000
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