This simplified guide is intended to introduce the novice to the basics of freshwater fishing including how to fish, where to fish on lakes and rivers, casting techniques, common baits and lures and how to tie them on, rigging and fishing techniques for different species and how to hook, land and prepare fish. Also includes information on the 14 most widely stocked sport fish and what bait, tackle and method for catching each species. This lightweight, pocket-sized guide is an excellent source of portable information that belongs in the tackle box of every novice angler. Made in the USA. Camping 101 and Freshwater Fishing may have been written for the outdoor enthusiasts who are a little green around the gills, so to speak, but I found the information included very interesting - especially tips on how to dig a toilet and tie all kinds of knots. - Williamsport Sun-Gazette Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.