SHORTLISTED: Elsie Locke Award for Non-Fiction, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2026

FINALIST: BOOKSELLERS' NZ CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026
NZ LISTENER 50 BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS 2025

'A brilliant guide for anyone looking to take up fishing, presented with real enthusiasm by the author.' Creative Steps Magazine UK

'A book to return to. Technical enough to be a reference guide, but neither overcomplicated nor absurdly blokey.' Tom Davis, The Sapling

'Whether you've never tried or have had a go, you'll be completely hooked by the time you've finished.' What Book Next?

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!