The Adaptive Fishing Story is about empowering anglers through science and experience to excel at fishing. Adaptive anglers see fishing through a “learning lens,” where accumulating knowledge and building fishing wisdom are key goals. On these pages you will discover the knowledge, skills and wisdom needed to reach your full potential as an adaptive angler.
The Adaptive Angler
This book is for anglers who enjoy learning about new, science-based ways to catch more and bigger fish while expanding their fishing knowledge. My name is Dr. Bob Bailey, and I will be your guide to the rewards of becoming an adaptive angler. The book is a reference to a whole new way of thinking about fishing and catching more and bigger fish.
Read on to see how this book can revolutionize your fishing!

Whether you are new to fishing or an accomplished professional, “The Adaptive Angler” has the information and tools you need to excel at fishing!
If you are new to fishing, the book will provide you with a well-referenced road-map to take you from early learning experiences to the top of the game. You don’t need to be mesmerized by advanced fishing strategy or tactics, because the book will outline what they are, where and how to use them. Your position on the fishing learning curve will accelerate quickly as you apply adaptive fishing to improve your craft.
If you are trying to stay ahead of the physical and mental game in competitive fishing, the book will show you how your knowledge and experience can be used to shape winning tactics on the water. Situational awareness, pattern recognition, and a finely-honed fishing intuition are just a few of the leadership concepts “The Adaptive Angler” will help you bring to the water, and into the winner’s circle.
A keen sense of discovery motivates anglers to improve their craft. Catching a big fish is thrilling, but learning how to catch many more in new places drives the quest for innovation in fishing. Anglers who see fishing through this “learning lens” become the next generation of fishing leaders in the game.






