No one can promise that you will catch fish all the time. For as long as we've been catching fish, fish have been outsmarting us. But there are tips and pointers that even the most seasoned anglers can pick up!

Fishing For Dummies helps you prepare for what awaits beyond the shore. From trout to carp and bass to bonefish, you'll get coverage of the latest and greatest techniques to fish like a pro.

The latest in fishing line and equipment technology, including new electronics and gadgets
An expanded section on casting methods for spinning tackle and bait casting
8 pages of full-color fish illustrations
If you're one of the millions of people who enjoy fishing, whether for fun or sport, this hands-on, friendly guide gives you everything you need to keep "The Big One" from getting away!

From the Book: Common Fish

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout
The beautifully marked rainbow trout, one of the world’s most popular gamefish, prefers water cooler than 70 degrees.

Channel Cat Channel Cat
The channel cat is a hard-fighting gamefish widely stocked in ponds, reservoirs, and lakes everywhere. Its barbels (whiskers) help it locate food even in clouded water.

Largemouth Bass Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass ranks as one of the most recognized and prized game fish the world over. A largemouth will take live bait, but it’s usually caught on a wide range of lures, including the soft plastic Yum Big Show Craw.

See more fish, as well as lures and additional fishing information.