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The Fisherman's Playbook: Master Wilderness Fishing & Self-Reliance.

From reading the water to sandbar processing, build the skills to feed your crew. Download the "Expedition Fishing Guide" and join the crew.

Expedition Fishing Guide

Illustration of a fishing guide titled 'The Expedition Angler's Field Guide.' It features sections on decoding blackwater streams with descriptions of eddy and current seam zones, a tackle system with a tackle box, a fishing pole, and a topwater plug, a shore lunch showing fish cooking in a skillet over fire with lemon and herbs, and essential knots and rigs including the Palomar knot and the Improved Clinch knot.

Your Mastery Roadmap: 12 Modules to Confidence

Module 1: The Angler's Ethos & Expedition Mindset

Module 2: Decoding the Blackwater Ecosystem

Module 3: The 'One-Rod' Setup: Versatility & Reliability

Module 4: Go-Box – Minimalist Tackle System

Module 5: Bream & Crappie – Panfish for the Pan

Module 6: Catfish – Bottom Dwellers & Set Lines

Module 7: Bass – Top Predator Tactics

Module 8: Essential Knots & Rigs

Module 9: Expedition Angling & Survival Fishing

Module 10: Sandbar Processing, Preservation & The "Shore Lunch"

Module 11: The 'Cast Iron' Fish Fry & Camp Cooking

Module 12: Leave No Trace & Blackwater Conservation

Final Exam: The Wilderness Angler's Challenge

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