Critical Concepts, worth the time and $$

[ReeseyCup]

Wondering if any of you guys have taken the time to read the Critical Concepts books published by In-Fisherman. Is it worth my time and money to invest in this 5 book series? I think they have been out for a couple years now, are they pre or post - Lindner era? Thanks for your help.
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[Stormsearch]

They were made during the Linder era. I was given the 5 book series for Christmas and read 3/5 books. If one is a beginner fisherman, they are definitely worth having. I am not a pro/expert fisherman but been at it for awhile and I still learned a few things or was reminded.

Like most of their books, they tend to cover all basics (River/Great Lakes/Reservoir/Ponds/etc.) and all methods. Most of which I don't need so I did do a lot of skimming on most.

I like them because I like most of the Lindy products but I also like Fishing Books to read during the winter. Overall I believe they are worth having.

[Steve CO]

Got them last year,but I don't have book 5 yet. On my birthday list. I learned a lot. I would classify myself as not a beginner but by no means an expert. I think they are worth reading. I read them thoroughly once and have started skimming them again.

[TTWI]

Have been chasing eyes for 35 years, and I purchased the seried a few months ago. Suprising how much a person can learn..I think they are great, and plan to pass them on to kids and grandkids.

[mezmorized by marble eyes]

Oh yes...they're worth it. You may get confused about the number of books...when Critical Concepts began, there was 4....but another issue was added so now there are 5.

Good luck

[stewart]

How do they compare to Walleye Wisdom?

[JimVT]

Why buy when you can go to your library and get them for free? They probably won't have them, so requested them through inter-library loan. It will take a few weeks to get them all, but the service costs nothing. I've done it with a lot of books. Works great. Costs nothing. No buyer's remorse. If, after reading them, you think they are a "must have" for your own bookshelf you can go out and buy them. You'd be amazed at the obscure things you get this way. At most libraries you can also get videos. I'm waiting for two In-Fisherman videos right now and got Mark Romanack's walleye book this way yesterday.

[Chad]

I love em.

The one thing a guy has to do though is put all his knowledge to use. Too many just do the same old and never try new things.

[great!]

I read them over the winter...Each time I read them I think about the previous season, and think about new things to try. I think they help me stay creative and open minded.

[Atomic Eye]

Why buy? Because at my convenience I can look up "lead lining" or "planer boards", or "3-ways," or ... The cost of these books is negligible compared to what you spend on gas and bait, let alone rods, reels, lures, line. Let's get serious about what puts fish in the boat! It's knowledge and technique, not gear. These books can save you a few decades of time on the water.

Save yourself a bucks and don't buy the books. That'll help put fish in other boats' livewells!

Atomic Eye (New Mexico) -- "Gone Fission!" ~~~<}}}:>