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A Freshwater Fisherman in Thailand

by Peter Jaggs
$10.90
A Freshwater Fisherman in Thailand
A Freshwater Fisherman in Thailand

Essential guide to Thai freshwater fishing.

If you've been dreaming about landing a whopper during your Thai vacation or just love the thrill of fishing for colossal freshwater specimens, Peter Jaggs' book is your go-to. It's not just the practical advice on baits and tackle that makes this book a valuable companion, but the vivid tales of fellow anglers you'll "meet" make it feel like you're already on the shores, rod in hand, joining a community of passionate fishermen.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Freshwater Fisherman in Thailand

by Peter Jaggs
$10.90
ISBN: 9789810589745
Authors: Peter Jaggs
Publisher: Monsoon Books Pte. Ltd.
Date of Publication: 2007-10-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Sports, Nature
Related Topics: Adventure, Memoir, Travel, Guidebook, Nature
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 1 readers)

Description

This first ever guide to freshwater fishing in Thailand contains practical information on the most common species, tackle, and baits; a comprehensive guide to the best waters in Thailand; a Thai-English fishing glossary, knots, and conversion tables; as well as hilarious angling tales relating to each of the fish species (and other characters) the reader will encounter in Thailand.
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Essential guide to Thai freshwater fishing.

If you've been dreaming about landing a whopper during your Thai vacation or just love the thrill of fishing for colossal freshwater specimens, Peter Jaggs' book is your go-to. It's not just the practical advice on baits and tackle that makes this book a valuable companion, but the vivid tales of fellow anglers you'll "meet" make it feel like you're already on the shores, rod in hand, joining a community of passionate fishermen.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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