Provides tips and information about many aspects of fishing, including knots, tackle, fishing boats, cooking, accessories, and includes fifteen personal fishing stories.
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
A manual for recreational fishing, with guidance on gear, rigging and information on the most common fish found in North American lakes and streams. The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing offers the nearly forty million freshwater anglers in the US with a comprehensive fishing resource. From the highly respected The Freshwater Angler series, this title covers all the major freshwater species in North America. It includes tips and techniques for catching gamefish throughout the country under every conceivable on-the-water situation. In developing this book, the writers, editors and researchers traveled from Alaska to Mexico to fish with veteran guides and nationally known tournament anglers. The tips and techniques they uncovered are fully explained and illustrated in the book. This giant book features: Over 500 spectacular fishing photographs that have never before been published. Extensive step-by-step visuals for learning every important fishing skill, including advanced fishing techniques for many species. The best how-to instruction ever found in any fishing book. Guide-tested tips from some of North America’s top experts.
Don't cast this one aside. Anglers now have the ultimate fishing reference providing complete coverage of new gear, tackle, and equipment from the fishing industry and a directory of more than 1,400 leading fishing guides and charters. Provides fishing license fees and regulations for each state to help enthusiasts eliminate confusion when traveling. This comprehensive catalog lists rods, reels, depth finders, tackle boxes, boats, trailers, and other vital equipment available for fresh water, salt, and deep-sea fishing. It includes essential information for the traveling angler, such as top fishing resorts, state and national parks, and tourism resources for every state. Also included are contact information and brand names for every major manufacturer in the fishing and boating industries. Entertaining and information-packed articles report on salmon fishing, busting bass on the pro tour, saltwater success, Great Lakes trolling, Canadian getaways, recipes, fly-tying secrets, and more.
Dive into the exhilarating world of pike fishing with "Pike Fishing." This comprehensive ebook is your ultimate guide to unlocking the thrill of the hunt and reeling in trophy-sized pike. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a beginner eager to learn the ropes, this ebook is your roadmap to success on the water. Discover the fascinating behavior and habits of these apex predators as you delve into their world. From understanding their preferred habitats and seasonal movements to decoding their feeding patterns, this book equips you with the knowledge you need to outsmart these elusive giants. Equip yourself with the right gear and techniques to maximize your chances of a successful catch. Explore the intricacies of rod and reel selection, learn the art of casting and retrieving, and master the tactics for using both live bait and artificial lures to entice even the wariest pike. Navigate challenges with confidence as you explore troubleshooting strategies for common obstacles encountered on the water. From dealing with snags and line breaks to adapting to changing weather conditions, you'll be armed with the know-how to overcome any hurdle. Immerse yourself in the captivating stories of seasoned anglers and their memorable encounters with monstrous pike. From heart-pounding battles to triumphant victories, these tales of triumph and near-misses will inspire and entertain.
At any local pond or freshwater lake, you will likely find someone fishing. Millions of people in North America enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. Sunfish, perch, walleye, and northern pike are just a few of the many species caught from these bodies of water. What is the best time of day or year to fish? What's the best bait? Do different fish live in different depths of water? Do you need a fishing license? This resource will prepare readers for a rewarding day in nature, whether they are catching their next meal or practicing catch-and-release.
Ulanski's thoughtful explorations of topics such as the physics of fly casting, the angler's environment, the diet of trout, and the role of lake geology and biology will help anglers reach a greater understanding of and appreciation for the natural aquatic home of their quarry.
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.