I love this book. Frank P. Baron is a joy to read. He has a witty entertaining style that doesn’t bore you as he imparts sound fishing advice through illustrations and funny anecdotes.
You’re going to need a few things:
sharp knife (a fillet knife is best, but any thin sharp knife will do)
clean running water
plastic bags
cooler with crushed ice (best option, if possible)
This is one of the first books that I bought when I first started fishing. The book is heavily illustrated with black and white drawings. Though it calls itself a guide, I find it to be a much better reference; I throw this is in my tackle box before I head out fishing. On more than one occassion it’s helped me change to a more productive rig, or tie a special knot.
