Catfishing: a Practical Guide

Interest in catfishing has grown significantly during the last twenty years and the opportunities to catch this remarkable and fascinating, if unpredictable, species have increased greatly, both in the UK and elsewhere. The increase in the popularity of catfishing is not surprising as catfish can grow to enormous sizes and they certainly justify their reputation as probably the hardest-fighting fish most anglers will ever encounter. If you are interested in taking up the challenge of catfishing, or are already involved in the sport and want to improve your methods and catches, then this is the book for you. Written by a highly respected, specialist catfish angler, Catfishing - A Practical Guide provides you with all the information you will need. Topics covered:· Considers watercraft and where to find catfish in the UK in different weather conditions and seasons· Discusses all the available baits and baiting up· Meticulously analyses tackle, rigs and methods, including using static baits, livebaits and lures· Demonstrates how to land, handle, weigh and safely retain catfish of all sizes· Covers catfishing in Europe, Africa, Asia and elsewhere· Includes a definitive list of UK catfish waters AUTHOR: Simon Clarke has over twenty years' experience of catfishing, has run the Catfish Conservation Group for more than fifteen years and owns Catfish-Pro, a specialist catfish tackle company in the UK. An expert in catfish angling and all other aspects of catfishing, he has written many articles on the subject. In addition, he wrote and published the updated UK Guide to Catfish Waters [2005] and has prouduced two DVDs on catfishing, one covers the British scene and the other, catfishing in France. Resident - Surrey 150 colour photos