Explains the basics of fishing, including equipment, types of lure to use in freshwater or saltwater, different varieties of fish, and places to fish around the world.

Deep sea fishing is the perfect pastime for people who welcome a contest and who love being out on the water. Fishing offers a thrill every time something unseen grabs your hook. The larger your fish, the harder the creature will fight, and the more strength and skill you will need to bring in your catch. This book gives you the information you need to reel in big deep sea fish by teaching fishing techniques, helping you choose the right gear and...

A boy imagines the rare and wonderful fish he might catch in McElligot's pool.

"Co-published with Field & Stream, [this book] collects more of Heavey's top pieces from the magazine, as well as the best of his writing from the Washington Post and elsewhere. In this far-ranging read, Heavey's adventures include nearly freezing to death in Eastern Alaska, hunting ants in the urban jungles of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and reconnecting to cherished memories of his grandfather through an inherited gun collection"--Amazon.com....

A collection of humorous observations about outdoor sports, including stories about chasing mountain lions in the southwest, ice fishing in central Minnesota, and hunting for caribou above the Arctic Circle.

Millions of people enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. This engaging volume describes the steps that anglers take in catching small and large fish. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. The impact of fishing on the environment and anglers' responsibilities toward fish habitats are also addressed.

"The bestselling author of The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man who, escaping his own grief, is hired by an elite fishing lodge in Colorado where amid the natural beauty of sun-drenched streams and forests he uncovers a plot of shocking menace"--

This book is an entertaining introduction to the exciting sport of saltwater fishing. Chapters provide helpful tips about fishing and boating safety, choosing gear, finding fish, and handling the catch. The author introduces a variety of saltwater fishing methods, including surf fishing, fly fishing, trolling, and spear fishing. The book also teaches aspiring anglers to show care and concern for wildlife and the marine and coastal environment.

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