Many anglers are unwilling to step out of their narrow cone of experience to chase new species in new places. Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Mike Iaconelli doesn’t fall into that camp. He’s made his name not just by winning a Classic and an AOY title, but also by being a pioneering urban angler and world traveler.

Dan Smith’s “How to Catch Any Fish” should be required reading for any serious traveling angler — or anyone who dreams of traversing the globe to catch exotic (and non-exotic) species. Here are reasons why.