As you know, the lure of fishing is not always the fish. Sometimes it is getting to the places where the fish are. Tossing a rod in the car is just the excuse to enjoy nature and the backcountry.

Whether day tripping in a canoe, day hiking along a remote river, or going for a multi-day excursion backcountry travel leads you to a fishing destination you must reach on your own without motorized help. This is backcountry fishing.

This manual covers backcountry fishing: fly fishing, spin fishing, or saltwater fishing, it has all the info needed to be best prepared for backcountry fishing excursions.

This book covers:

• equipment including repair and maintenance
• casting techniques
• types of boats, canoes, and kayaks
• backcountry campsites
• list of fish including where to find and bait to use
• cooking in the backcountry
• safety

To help get anglers started, a list of backcountry fishing destinations for each state is also included with hiking and paddling destinations