A Guide to Wilderness Canoe Fishing

A Guide to Wilderness Canoe Fishing is an informative how-to book about fishing from a canoe. It is written from the perspective of canoe camping in the wilderness. However, the tips and techniques apply to fishing from a canoe on any lake or river.Frank R. Richards brings more than thirty years of hands-on experience to the table with his first book, a detailed, introductory guide to anyone who may be interested in fishing and canoeing, whether they are beginners or seasoned veterans. This book is more than an instructional manual. It contains interesting anecdotes to elaborate on practical points, with beautiful photographs to illustrate.A Guide to Wilderness Canoe Fishing provides information about identifying fish holding areas, selecting appropriate lures, targeting the right depth of water, and packing fishing gear for wilderness travel. The book also talks about the psychological and spiritual aspects of fishing in remote areas.The author wrote this book to share the system of fishing tips and techniques that he has developed over three decades of canoe trips into the bush. It is informative to anyone interested in fishing and canoeing. It was written with the hope of helping to speed up the learning curve for anyone just getting started with this fascinating activity.

Frank Richards had no idea the effect a simple weekend canoeing trip would have on his life. In the mid 1970s, he joined friends for a short wilderness excursion that included fishing. That was the beginning of a life long fascination. He has been on at least one serious trip per year ever since. He has seen beautiful places. He has enjoyed good fishing. His travels have included the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, the Moise and Rupert rivers in Quebec, the Soper River on Baffin Island, the Kenai Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, plus the St. John and Allagash rivers in Maine, where Richards now resides.