Backcountry fishing: a guide for hikers, paddlers, and backpackers

Why Do It?

Introduction

Getting in the Backcountry

Weight and Space

Backcountry Decision-making

What Is Backcountry Fishing?

Backcountry Fishing Tackle

The Rod

The Reel

Fishing Line

Knots

Fishing Hardware

Casting, or Where Do I Throw My Line?

Casting While on Your Feet

Casting from a Boat

Becoming Unhung

Backcountry Fishing Excursions

Backcountry Fishing: Day-tripping

Backcountry Fishing: Backpacking

Backcountry Fishing: By Boat

The Boats

Canoe Types, Features, and Materials

About Portaging

Kayak Types and Features

Other Means of Backcountry Boat Fishing: Float Tubes and Rafts

Canoe versus Kayak: Which One Should I Use When Backcountry Fishing?

Backcountry Boat-angler Necessities and Accessories

Backcountry River-paddling Considerations

The Fish

Freshwater Fish

Saltwater Fish

Fishing Techniques

Flies or Lures

Fly-fishing

Spin-fishing

Fishing Techniques by Boat

Techniques on Foot

Handling your Fish

Keeping Fish

Fishing Licenses

Backcountry Campsites

Finding a Camp by Foot

Setting Up Camp

Moving Camp versus Base Camp

Camps by Boat

What Do I Wear? Or Clothes Make the Angler

From the Ground Up

Other Items

Backcountry Camping Gear

Shelters

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Pad

Backpacks

Other Stuff You May Want to Bring Along

Backcountry Cooking

So You Want to Cook Your Fish

To Fillet or Not to Fillet

Grilling

Frying

The Old Foil Trick

Fish on a Stick

What Other Food Goes in the Backcountry?

About Water in the Backcountry

General Cooking Considerations

Backcountry Fishing Safety

Lightning

Poisonous Plants

Bugs

Bears

Snakes

Alligators

Sun

Heat

Cold

Medical Kit

Where to Go Backcountry Fishing

Planning Your Backcountry Fishing Trip

Suggested Backcountry Fishing Destinations: State by State

Appendixes

A Backpack-fishing Story

Backcountry Day-hike Fishing Checklist

Backcountry Day-paddler Fishing Checklist

Backcountry Backpack-fishing Checklist

Backcountry Fishing Paddle-camp Checklist

Other Backcountry Fishing Resources/Schools

Index

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