Fly Fishing Made Easy

by Dave Card and Michael Rutter

Published 1 February 1994
Clearly written and generously illustrated, this book presents a practical, informative approach, geared specifically toward novice and intermediate anglers. You'll learn how to select the right equipment, master basic as well as intermediate casting techniques, read the water in order to find the fish, study various types of water bugs to determine what the fish are feeding on and pick the right fly for the job.

Camping Made Easy

by Michael Rutter

Published 1 July 1997
If you think camping means big mosquitoes, big headaches, and big effort, this book is for you. Camping Made Easy presents a practical, informative approach to carefree camping. After putting to rest the myths concerning the hardships and frustrations of camping, Mike Rutter presents nuts-and-bolts information on every aspect of camping, often relating advice garnered from his twenty-plus years of experience. You will learn how to
* select the right equipment, including tents, stoves, sleeping bags, lanterns, backpacks and more
* plan for a painless camping trip
* pack efficiently
* select a good campground
* set up camp
* take fun day hikes
* involve the entire family in the trip

With more than 300 photographs and illustrations to help you get started, you will be setting up camp, stoking the campfire, and relaxing before you know it. Whether you are setting up a tent in a local campground or planning a cross-country camping odyssey, this comprehensive guide will answer all your camping questions.