Hooked

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‘A brilliant guide for anyone looking to take up fishing, presented with real enthusiasm by the author.’ - Creative Steps Magazine UK

‘A book to return to. Technical enough to be a reference guide, but neither overcomplicated nor absurdly blokey.’ - Tom Davis, The Sapling

‘Whether you’ve never tried or have had a go, you’ll be completely hooked by the time you’ve finished.’ - What Book Next?

Whether you want to fish for sprats from a wharf, walk up a stream with a fly rod or cast a line from a boat or kayak, there’s a heap of handy information in here.

Learn how to tie knots, bait hooks, cast lures, and fillet and cook your catch.

Al Brown has a life-long love of fishing and Hooked includes ten of Al’s most-loved fish recipes, some of them Depot classics.

Fishing is a terrific outdoors experience that is challenging but also super exciting. And the learning never ends as your knowledge builds with each adventure and every time you head out. Hooked is a go-to for all anglers!