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Sea Fishing Properly Explained Paperback – 2 Oct. 2008

by Ian Ball (Author)

4.2 267 ratings

Part of: Right Way S. (19 books)

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Sea fishing requires a high degree of knowledge and skill and this book ensures that you can turn occasional 'luck' into consistent success.

This book will allow you to:

Understand tides.

Know which natural foods different fish prefer.

Identify the types of seabed and coastal areas that shoals frequent.

Learn to use the correct tackle, bait and techniques.

This book will fully equip the reader with the ability to make expert catches from beach, rock outcrop, estuary, pier, harbour wall or boat.

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Book Description

The ideal introduction to mastering all the techniques of sea fishing.

About the Author

Ian Ball is the author of, Begin Fishing the Right Way; Secrets of Fly-Fishing for Trout; Freshwater Fishing Properly Explained. His fishing books have sold over 250,000 copies in Right Way.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Robinson (2 Oct. 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 071602201X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0716022015
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 0.9 x 19.6 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 217,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 10 in Books on Camping & Outdoor Activities for Young Adults
- 51 in Sea Fishing
- 65 in Fly Fishing (Books)

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Customers find the book informative and useful for novice fishermen. They describe it as an interesting read with clear, concise information. Many readers find it easy to understand and well-organized. However, opinions differ on whether the book provides sufficient value for money.

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34 customers mention ‘Information quality’29 positive5 negative

Customers find the book informative and useful for novice fishers. It provides useful tips and insights, and serves as a good refresher course or learning curve. The book is detailed and easy to read, with good illustrations.

"...It has good pictures along with hints and tips and there is a good section on tying knots which I have now learnt how to tie and have helped when I..." Read more

"Nice, concise and clear information on sea fishing techniques . Follow these infos to fit your fishing environment and style." Read more

"...would be for an accompished angler but for me, for now, it's a good plaice to start." Read more

"...It won't turn you into an expert but starts you off in a good direction." Read more

28 customers mention ‘Readability’24 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and comprehensive. They appreciate the clear information on sea fishing techniques, recipes, and advice on choosing the best rigs for different types of fishing.

"Brilliant book ideal size to take fishing got everything in you need to know.👍..." Read more

"Nice, concise and clear information on sea fishing techniques . Follow these infos to fit your fishing environment and style." Read more

"...between ledgers and paternosters and their uses and advice on choosing the best rigs for the type of fishing you hope to do...." Read more

"...sections on gutting and skinning fish for the table along with great receipes...." Read more

25 customers mention ‘Ease of reading’23 positive2 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the clear, concise information on sea fishing techniques. The text is simple and well-written, making it a great reference for beginners. The book covers modern tactics in a simple style for novices, with color photographs.

"...Fishing is my favourite hobby, and this book was easy to read and understand...." Read more

"Nice, concise and clear information on sea fishing techniques . Follow these infos to fit your fishing environment and style." Read more

"...recommend it to any novice sea fisherman...or woman as it is clearly written and so easy to understand." Read more

"...I have found the text to be straight forward and the diagrams (drawings) of knots etc ok...." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Image quality’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's images and illustrations. They find it well-written, with color photographs that help identify different fish. The book covers modern tactics in a simple style, and has good sections on the fish most often seen off the shores of the British Isles.

"...It also shows you what different fish look like and would help identify a fish if you caught one...." Read more

"Lots of useful information about sea fishing. Good sections on the fish most often seen off the shores of the British Isles, how to construct your..." Read more

"...It absolutely smashes this book, has colour photographs, covers modern tactics in simple style for beginners and has extensive sections on gutting..." Read more

"...It was plain and simple which is what i needed for this fisherman" Read more

6 customers mention ‘Value for money’4 positive2 negative

Customers have different views on the book's value. Some find it worth the price, while others say it provides certain fish but not enough to justify the price.

"...So all in all it is worth every penny of £1.43. If you want up-to date info, try an newer book." Read more

"...material about general places to expect certain fish but not enough to justify the price. I read the book in just over an hour!" Read more

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Rob
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2024
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Brilliant book ideal size to take fishing got everything in you need to know.👍

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Michaela
Easy read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 July 2008
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Jack aged 15 wrote this review:
Fishing is my favourite hobby, and this book was easy to read and understand.
It has good pictures along with hints and tips and there is a good section on tying knots which I have now learnt how to tie and have helped when I have been fishing.
A really good point is that the sentences are not too long but still remain informative.
It also shows you what different fish look like and would help identify a fish if you caught one.
I think this book would be good for ages 11 and upwards and for girls as well as boys. I also think that it is a good read for experienced fishermen too.
I rate this book 9/10

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Skyguardian
Great reference book on sea Fishing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2023
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Nice, concise and clear information on sea fishing techniques . Follow these infos to fit your fishing environment and style.

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Theer was useful reference material about general places to expect certain fish ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2014
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Not the full explaination expected. There was no section on setting drag once cast although it was refered to in some sections. Theer was useful reference material about general places to expect certain fish but not enough to justify the price. I read the book in just over an hour!

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J. Pannu
The novice fisherman's bible...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2013
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I decided to take up fishing after trying and enjoying it with a friend. I am a complete novice and knew nothing about fishing. I purchased the basics; rod, reel, hooks, weights etc...but did not have a clue on exactly what to do. Within 10 minutes of purchasing this book, I made my own rigs following the instructions, went out to the marina and to my surprise caught a number of whiting, ling, and a sand Ray. I refer to this book all of the time and would recommend it to any novice sea fisherman...or woman as it is clearly written and so easy to understand.

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Russ
Novice fisherman
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2011
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As a complete novice to sea fishing I needed a straight forward and easily digestable book on the subject. There are amny such books available and making a choice is not easy, unless you are able to visit a bookshop. I read the various comments and reviews and decided to take a chance, at a very price, on this book.
I have found the text to be straight forward and the diagrams (drawings) of knots etc ok. I am not sure this would be for an accompished angler but for me, for now, it's a good plaice to start.

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Roger
Ideal for the beginner.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2014
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Lots of useful information about sea fishing. Good sections on the fish most often seen off the shores of the British Isles, how to construct your own rigs, the difference between ledgers and paternosters and their uses and advice on choosing the best rigs for the type of fishing you hope to do. It won't turn you into an expert but starts you off in a good direction.

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June Stacey
Very small writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2024
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I thought this would be a simple guide to sea fishing but there is a lot of text which is hard to read. There are a lot of illustrations of different knots in one section but no explanation about what they are used for

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