How to Fish from Top to Bottom

Rating:
Summary: Engrossing read
Review: I recently spent time in a small cabin in Northern Wisconsin, and happened upon this book (the 2nd reprint, stained and tattered) on a shelf. Luckily I had a week off and am a fast reader, because I read the book cover to cover. I enjoyed the author's style of writing. It was conversational, and yet conveyed the information well. He discusses simple topics such as transparency of the water, and goes on to more complex matter such as the CO2 content. If you're familiar with maintaining an aquarium, you will find this information familiar, but it is presented in a way that you might not have considered when trying to catch fish. I enjoyed the book greatly.
In addition to reading the book, I was able to spend some time fishing as well. I'd love to say that it allowed me to catch a large amount of fish, but I can't. Two small perch and a bass were all I could manage. Oh well... at least the book provided great reading.
I would have given the book 5 stars but it spends a large number of chapters talking about fly fishing, but don't let this dissuade you... it's worth getting.

Rating:
Summary: Engrossing read
Review: I recently spent time in a small cabin in Northern Wisconsin, and happened upon this book (the 2nd reprint, stained and tattered) on a shelf. Luckily I had a week off and am a fast reader, because I read the book cover to cover. I enjoyed the author's style of writing. It was conversational, and yet conveyed the information well. He discusses simple topics such as transparency of the water, and goes on to more complex matter such as the CO2 content. If you're familiar with maintaining an aquarium, you will find this information familiar, but it is presented in a way that you might not have considered when trying to catch fish. I enjoyed the book greatly.
In addition to reading the book, I was able to spend some time fishing as well. I'd love to say that it allowed me to catch a large amount of fish, but I can't. Two small perch and a bass were all I could manage. Oh well... at least the book provided great reading.
I would have given the book 5 stars but it spends a large number of chapters talking about fly fishing, but don't let this dissuade you... it's worth getting.