This new edition is a major encore for Vic Dunaway, whose byline has been known to anglers all over the country, and in foreign lands as well, for more than 40 years. He has written hundreds of articles for national and regional magazines, and thousands of newspaper columns. He is, of course, a book author and also has appeared on four different television networks, as well as numerous local and syndicated programs.

Though skilled in many different angling specialties, and many writing styles, his strongest interest is in the teaching of fishing skills and enjoyment. Perhaps no other fishing writer has his knack for selecting just the right information on a particular angling subject and presenting it in the quickest, clearest manner--without unnecessary frills or padding.

Dunaway was founding editor when publisher Karl Wickstrom began Florida Sportsman Magazine more than a quarter of a century ago, and has played a leading role in the publication's growth into the largest and most authoritative monthly fishing magazine in the country.

For the price it would be very hard to beat.


Bla, bla, bla.   April 26, 2002
 0 out of 3 found this review helpful

Too much words, few and lousy b/w pictures. I expected more from the cover of the book and the reviews of other people.


Vic Dunaway's Complete Book of Baits Rigs and Tackle   February 12, 2002
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is another "general" treatise on fishing tackle. I think books such as this and ones such as "Hook, Line and Sinker" tend to be of little help to someone interested in a particular type of fishing. Books that attempt to cover all bases in fishing, in my opinion, end up missing the ball altogether. If this author wrote about cars, he'd cover everything from the family mini-van to Indy race cars. No real help to someone looking for specific information on a pick-up truck. Best to stick to narrow subject such as "fly fishing" or "saltwater fishing", as there is a world of individualized information in each type of fishing.


Money well spent   September 7, 2000
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Jam packed with good information. Covers basic, and advanced techniques. Helped me catch more fish off the local pier.


A great fishing reference book-a" must have" for any angler.   November 19, 1999
 6 out of 7 found this review helpful

This book is a complete reference guide without being redundant. Simple illustrations and easy to follow instructions make this book helpful to any angler.