Explore Florida, Central and South America plus the Caribbean & Hawaiian waters that offer the greatest peacock bass action. Top tactics from around the world to prepare you for the greatest experience of your life!

The Amazon Watershed is massive. If you think you know everything there is to know about fishing in the Amazon, then this book will prove you wrong! Over the cours of 52 trips to South America, Larry Larsen has released 1,650 peacock weighing over 10 pounds. In this book, Larsen shares the best methods for the top locations in the Amazon. Here's what you'll learn: -The Amazon's best destinations, outfitters and operations -Newly developed techniques -Top patterns from over 20 instructive figures -Tricks for making lures more productive -Strategies and tactics of the most successful anglers

Lakeland, FL -- There are few, if any, writers more qualified or knowledgeable about peacock bass as Larry Larsen. In this, his third book in the series, Larsen reveals new methods and locations from his continued experimentation and exploration.From his many travels, it is apparent to Larsen that anglers who have even just one opportunity to tangle with peacock bass quickly become addicts. This compilation of the very latest information will help all addicts enjoy the most optimal quality of angling possible. In addition, this book attempts to provide readers with an honest overview of the numerous opportunities in South America and around the world where peacock bass exist. It also covers a large variety of peacock bass camps and operators in each country.Each of the first 12 chapters focuses on geographic areas within the various countries that almost always produce good peacock bass fishing. Chapter 13 Battles Won and Lost provides an experienced viewpoint on how to win battles with the giants. It points out common ways to lose the fish of your dreams and ways to prevent such a catastrophe. Chapter 14 discusses the range and seasonal movements of the peacock bass, critical elements to the success of any South American venture. Fly fishing advice is also covered in Chapter 16.I'm often asked about the most appropriate tackle to carry along on an expedition, says Larsen. My favorite lures, tackle and the types of habitats to use them in are also detailed in this book. It is amazing how little consideration is given to the proper tackle by most anglers, he adds. This is perhaps the most important of all pre-trip planning checklists.

Photographer-writer Hugh Irvin Power, under the auspices of the Parks and Wildlife Department, has photographed virtually every foot of the battleship, both before and after restoration. The resulting book is a thorough walking tour as well as a lively history of the ship. His photographs and accompanying descriptions of Texas appear here in the definitive guide to this amazing relic of old-style sea power.

The Masters Book of Snook reveals the secrets of top professional skippers for finding and catching giant snook year around, throughout their range. You'll learn the latest tactics, and also discover lots of biological data never before printed in the public press. This is the ultimate snook book for the ultimate snook fishermen. Special Features Lunker Snook—where to find them in every season Tactics that take monsters Live bait tricks of the masters Fly-rodding for snook Forcing the fish to bite Mastering the tides Managing for tomorrow

Secret Spots: Tampa Bay to Cedar Key uncovers hundreds of outstanding fishing areas along the Florida's west coast. You'll learn exactly how, when and where to find outstanding action on snook, redfish, trout tarpon, flounder, king and Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, cobia, grouper, and many other species. More than 30 detailed charts will help you navigate to just the right spots to score, every time you go!

Manatees are among nature’s strangest-looking, gentlest animals. They’re among America’s most endangered mammals and were the basis for ancient tales of mermaids, legendary creatures that were half-fish and half-human.