The definitive field guide to North American saltwater fish-from the absolute authority on sportfishing Before you head out to the open seas, listen up: Your tackle box is not complete without Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish!
A compact, authoritative guide for freshwater fishing trips From one of the most respected names in the world of sportfishing comes the definitive, full-color guide to 140 of the most common freshwater fish species found in North American rivers, lakes, and streams.
In Bass Madness, fishing authority Ken Schultz goes behind the scenes of the so-called Super Bowl of bass fishing to uncover what turned an unassuming sport into a full-blown sporting spectacle complete with athletes, spectators, TV cameras, and intense drama.
When Robin was a boy, fishing with his father was an integral and much-loved part of family holidays, but as an adult he fished infrequently, with terrible technique and rare success.
Your one-stop guide for saltwater fishing in North AmericaWhether you re an experienced angler looking to improve your skills or a beginner just discovering the joys of saltwater fishing, this authoritative guide will help you bring in bigger and better fish every time you cast your line.
Hooked delves into the exciting fishing adventures of celebrated chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix, opening with the story of his first catch, age 8, being cooked for supper by his grandmother - the catalyst for what has become his passion.
National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod-the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish.
Over one and a half centuries after its original publication, Thaddeus Norriss The American Anglers Book remains a classic heavily sought after by fishing enthusiasts and collectors.
Nervous water has a meaning: while the fleeting crease or subtle wrinkle on the surface of a lake or stream could be nothing, wise anglers known that these small surface movements are nearly always signs of fish stirring belowas it is with the sport of fly fishing.
Originally published in 1949, John Alden Knights Black Bass enforces the idea that enjoying the sport of bass fishing to its fullest is only possible when one understands every aspect of it, including fish behavior, bass habitat, changing seasons, gear, and different fishing tactics.
More science and less art leads to bigger fish and fewer talesMost anglers rely on advice from fishing buddies or books by well-known but unscientific anglers.
A beautiful and comprehensive manual carefully detailing for you how to tie 160 flies-listed in order from simple to complexIn Mastering the Art of Fly Tying, one of the world s most experienced fly-tying instructors reveals that the real secret to fly tying is not learning to tie each fly individually, but mastering and building upon the necessary skills and techniques.
Expert, field-tested advice for anglers at every levelThis comprehensive, entertaining, and foolproof guide covers everything novice and avid anglers need to know to catch freshwater fish--from bass and trout to salmon and walleye--and reveals the two basic ways to catch ALL fish.
Howell Raines has gone fly fishing with presidents of the United States and legends of the sport, as well as relatives, childhood friends, and his two sons.
When it was originally published in 1971, Selective Trout was universally acclaimed as the most revolutionary approach to aquatic insect imitation in the twentieth century.
From the mighty rivers of the Pacific Northwest, to the rolling streams of New England, to the freestone streams of the Appalachians, to the frigid waters of Canada, fly fishing is a sport embraced by anglers from all corners of North America.
Bill Barichs widely praised work is at its peak in these intimate glimpses into the stories behind the stories, the real people behind the public faade of the athletic realm.
The black bass is not only the most popular American gamefish, fished for by millions, but is also one of the country's most iconic creatures, embodying many of the traits and virtues we like to think of as typically American.
Thorough and complete how-to guide for fusion fly tyingShares essential techniques with clear instructionsWritten by Greg Senyo, an expert on tying your own flies Do you want to learn more efficient and effective methods for fusion fly tying?
Now available in the US, this is the revised and expanded fifth edition of a book that has been the standard reference work for divers, anglers and scientists for over 30 years.