Practical Bait Casting Classic Reprint

Excerpt from Practical Bait Casting We hope the old hand will be sparing of his eriti cism - that he will keep in mind the fact that this is the first book on Practical Bait Casting; that we had no models to work on; that we are blazing a trail. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Bait Casting The offset handle and finger trigger grip have come about during the last few years. Some time ago the straight handle was used almost exclusively on casting rods. The new handle with the finger trigger enables you to get a better grip on the handle of the rod and to use your wrist in making the cast. Your grip Should be firm, but not so rigid or tight as to hamper free movement of your wrist. Your three fingers against your palm will exert the greatest pressure. This is necessary in order to give your thumb the proper relaxation and freedom for the Important thumbing of the reel. You should feel that you have complete con trol of the rod and reel (plate 2 gives the correct grip). Note that the reel handles are straighttup, the fingers press the rod into the palm of the hand, and the thumb rests on the flange of the spool. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL BAITS BAIT casting received its first great impetus toward popularity with the advent of the short rod, and the artificial bait, by which we mean the wooden or metal casting plug. Without attempting to draw any odious comparisons, artificial baits possess certain advantages over live or natural bait that bulk large in the eyes of the average angler. In the first place, live bait is not always obtainable, you must know where to find it, then you must catch or dig it, and, finally, you must give it more or less care to keep it in usable condition. All this is troublesome and fishermen who count each moment golden are not likely to grow enthusiastic over anything that takes unnecessary time and labor. Aside from its great convenience, however, your true and confirmed plug caster believes (and in a great many instances is ready to fight for his beliefs) that taking all conditions of water and weather into consideration, the artificial will catch more fish and bigger fish than will live bait. Also, the impaling of a live minnow, worm, or struggling frog on a hook is decidedly distasteful to some people. On the other hand, some fishermen object to the artificial, claiming that it is unsportsmanlike, that owing to its weight it does not give the fish a fair fighting chance, and that one might as well use a net as the gangs of treble hooks that grace (or disgrace, depending on your viewpoint), the average casting plug. Also they say that the treble hooks frequently snag fish and that this fact makes the plug inhumane. The fact that some of pur most expert casters take this stand on casting plugs gives weight to these contentions. Whatever the facts may be, it is interesting to note that both sides of the...

Excerpt from Fishing Kits and Equipment It is the writer's purpose to treat systematically the subject of tackle and, in addition, to suggest what tackle to select for the brook trout, the black bass, and other sweet-water game fishes. The reader is duly warned that he will seek in vain herein for exciting tales of mortal combats with huge bass or trout for fish stories of any sort, either alleged or experienced. Neither are there picturesque descriptions of the moun tain trout stream or the forest-bordered bass lake. Also, learned discussion or academic theorizing anent the haunts and habits of fishes must be sought else where. We are here strictly concerned with the prac tical, unsung side of the subject - how to outfit for a trout, bass or other fishing trip; how to select a good fly or bait-casting rod; how the rods are made and how they should be used; the proper selection of reels. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Angling and How to Angle: A Practical Guide to Bait-Fishing, Trolling, Spinning and Fly-Fishing There are thousands of people who love a day's fishing, but who have neither the time nor the inclination to make a profound study of the gentle craft. They are often dispirited and disappointed at their want of success. They have sighed for a comprehensive, practical, yet handy manual, which is neither too large for the pocket, nor too brief to be useful. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Fishing: When, Where, and How to Fish Without Live Bait Nothing will make you a good angler but observation, practice, and experience. You must see fishing; you must yourself fish; and you must learn by both. Careful practice only will make you master of the art. A few general hints may help you. Here they. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.