Fishing category: 1380 books

Originally titled, Fishing Beyond the Basics, I wrote Saltwater Stories to share what I have learned as both angler and charter captain during 40 years of saltwater fishing. Not the simple things like tying a knot or setting the drag on reel, but the little details that no one ever tells you about....

• Concise introduction to a favorite sport • Fascinating "did you know?" facts • Compulsively readable presentation • Surprising and interesting facts help you become an instant fly-fishing expert. From learning how to read water to using the best equipment, anyone can learn the...

Pat Neal has a problem. It's not gambling, drinking, or sex. His addiction comes in the form of the salmon and steelhead that swim in the rainforest rivers of the Olympic Peninsula. As a child, he was diagnosed with a severe case of fishing attention deficit disorder (FADD), a disease that plagues...

Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. The wisdom...

A month-by-month chronicle of the fishing life, and a classic of angling literature from “one of the 20th century’s most gifted writers” on the subject (The New York Times).   As Steve Raymond proclaims in his introductory comments, A River Never Sleeps is “one of the greatest books about...

An illustrated guide to historical and modern flies, hooks, lines, and loop rods. Whether looking for a back-to-basics approach to fly-tying or a better understanding of its history, The Fly-Fisher’s Craft is the perfect volume to educate the curious angler as well as to provide tips of the...

Glenn Shute an avid fly fisherman from a young age and has fished the world over brings you a real winner with his definitive fly fishing guide book that is a must read for the inexperienced as well as the experienced fly fisherman who wishes to hone his or her fly fishing skills and step up his or...

Bert Schultz authors his second book of Alaskan adventures, this time about fifty years of hunting and fishing experiences. Arriving in Alaska at age twenty-five, he quickly found it necessary to provide food for his family from the wilds of Alaska. Imagine fishing the Kenai Peninsulas Russian...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the...

Settled along 47 miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline, Palm Beach County has long been a mecca for sport fishing enthusiasts. Graced with a mild climate and bounded with waters nourished by the warm Gulf Stream current, Palm Beach�s coastal waters host a rich reserve of marine life. Featured in this...

This vintage book contains a collection of short stories and anecdotes related to fishing, originally published in the Birmingham Mail and the Fishing Gazette. These easy-to-read and often amusing anecdotes will appeal to all with a love for angling, and they are not to be missed by collectors of...

Fly fishing is a very popular fishing sport that can be both relaxing and challenging at the same time. The following tips and tricks are ideal of beginners. When you’re just starting out learning to fly fish you’ll want all the help and advice that you can get from the experts.

Contained within this vintage book is a timeless guide to fly-fishing, with chapters on how to make the flies and which types are to be used in which months. Including simple instructions and many helpful illustrations, “Fly Fishing” will appeal to enthusiasts both new and old. Contents include:...

The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told celebrates the art of hunting fish at many angles. This ancient tradition is practiced all over the world. Tales of baiting, angling, and the watery outdoors are recounted by great writers such as Rudyard Kipling, Guy de Maupassant, and Lord Byron. In scenic rivers,...