No Rock Ever Bit
On obsessive fishing, ruthless precision, and the blaze of the bite
Hard. Intense. Addictive.
In this raw and honest book, UFX guide Thom Prüst takes you deep into his hunt for brutal strikes.
No clichés. No babble about “experience.”
Just ruthless precision, technical depth, and the pursuit of control on big water.
Written from the practice of Lure Fishing Guide — where every cast matters,
and every strike changes the game.
Whether you fish yourself, guide others, or simply want to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface —
this book makes you feel what fishing can be:
Hard. Intense. Addictive.
Because sharp fishing makes luck bite back.
Contents
- Why I Fish the Way I Do
- The Hollands Diep as My Playground
- Boat and Positioning
- My Setup: Not What It Costs, but What It Delivers
- Casting with Soft Baits – The Ultimate Hit
- Alternative Techniques and Rod Choices
- When It Doesn’t Work
- The Zander as an Opponent: What I See, What I Don’t Believe
- Guiding Clients On Board
- The Rhythm of a Guide’s Day
Closing Statement
Colophon
"NO ROCK EVER BIT
BUT THAT HIT ON YOUR ROD NEVER LIES"
Who should read this book?
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Predator anglers who want to go beyond the usual tips
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Guides looking to sharpen their approach
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Anyone eager to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface
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Anglers who appreciate raw, no-frills stories from the fiel
About the author
Thom Prüst is a fishing guide and founder of Lure Fishing Guide. With years of experience on the Hollands Diep and an obsession with precision and technique, he leads clients to their sharpest casts and fiercest strikes. This book is his honest account of what fishing truly is — and what it can become