Fishing Books and Videos

First published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. It saved countless anglers thousands of dollars, and now, with this new edition—revised, updated, and expanded to accommodate the many developments in tackle-making methods, equipment, and materials made since then—it can continue to do so for years to come. Twenty-seven chapters and helpful appendices include everything readers need to know about tools, spinners, bucktails, jigs, sinkers, plastic lures and plugs, wire leaders, painting and finishing methods, basic and advanced rod building, basic and decorative wraps, necessary knots and splices, tackle care and repair, suppliers and manufacturers, and much more. With more than eight hundred photographs and clear, step-by-step instruction throughout, this book is the ultimate reference for the tackle tinkerer. Softbound, 8-1/2x11 inches. 661 pages. C. Boyd Pfeiffer

Order #: 740325

The Walleye Trolling Book by Captain Ross Robertson and Curtis Niedermier is a complete guide to walleye trolling techniques and includes tips from the best professional guides and anglers in North America. Learn how to put more and bigger walleyes in your boat. Topics include Crankbaits, Spinners, Spoons, Dipsy Divers, Jet Divers, Boat Control, Lead Core Line, Bottom Bouncers, Snap Weights, In-Line Sinkers, Three Way Rigs, GPS and Sonar. Expert sources include 15 well known guides and pro anglers. Full color photos and illustrations, 148 pages.

Order #: 735151

Discover Mark Martin's secrets for catching more and bigger walleye in his book Pro Tactics Walleye. Consistently catching walleye can be a major challenge, but when you succeed, the reward is a tasty meal of what’s commonly considered the best-tasting freshwater fish. Pro angler Mark Martin shares never-before-published advice for catching the big ones, including insider tips and techniques by season. Try Martin’s gear choices and favorite bait, jigs, and spoons. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or expert angler, you will benefit from this complex course on walleye fishing. 144 pages, softbound, 8-1/2” x 11”.

Order #: 740332

Pro Tactics Tackle Repair and Maintenance book reveals the secrets of the pros to get the most from your fishing tackle. Angler and writer Kevin Dallmier describes and illustrates easy-to-master tips and techniques to tune up and perform simple repairs on different types of reels (baitcasting, spinning, and fly) and rods. 128 pages, softbound, 8¹/2” x 11”.

Order #: 740331

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The Complete Book of Surf Fishing was not written for just the novice learning to fish the surf, but also for the seasoned angler looking to hone their skills. Author and licensed charter captain Al Ristori covers the gamut of tackle that gets the job done in the surf, from conventional gear, spinning gear, fly tackle, and light tackle, to the full range of bait, lures, and flies. A must read for the surf fisherman. 232 pages, 6" x 9", soft bound.

Order #: 735136

River Predators by Dan Gapen helps you discover the best tricks to net those big Musky and Northern Pike. This 130 page book shows you all the techniques and how to find the hot holes that hold fish.

Order #: 735109

Dan Gapen has outdone himself this time. How To Catch Catfish book contains 140 pages of catfish catching secrets! Dan tells you about catching them, cooking them and everything in between. Book includes tips, techniques and tactics for improving your catch of Flatheads, Blues and Channel catfish. Softbound, illustrated, 6 x 9 inches.

Order #: 735108