Hooked: Learning to Fish | Al Brown

Whether you want to fish for sprats from a wharf, walk up a stream with a fly rod or cast a line from a boat or kayak, there's a heap of handy information in here. Learn how to tie knots, bait hooks, cast lures, and fillet and cook your catch.

Al Brown has a life-long love of fishing and Hooked includes ten of Al's most-loved fish recipes, some of them Depot classics. Fishing is a terrific outdoors experience that is challenging but also super exciting. And the learning never ends as your knowledge builds with each adventure and every time you head out. Hooked is a go-to for all anglers!

Al Brown is an iconic New Zealand chef and fisherman, much loved for his restaurants Depot and Federal Delicatessen, his Best Ugly bagel shops, his bestselling books Eat Up: Bach Edition, Go Fish and Stoked among others, his associations with high-profile brands, and his ground-breaking approach to New Zealand food.