"The Ultimate Fishing Book" brings together nine contributors whose passion for the sport is equaled only by their passion for words. In essays commissioned especially for this book: Ernest Schwiebert reflects on the challenges of early-season trout fishing, from the fabled streams of the East to the swift, roaring rivers of the West. John Graves offers a tale of a near-tragedy during a sand bass run on the Brazos River. Robert F. Jones recalls the heart thumping aftermath of hooking his first muskie. Vance Bourjaily describes his attempts to create his very own angler's paradise, a farm pond that he started from scratch. Ted Williams pays tribute to the majesty of the Atlantic salmon, as well as to the efforts being made to keep the mighty species alive on this planet. Bill Barich takes the reader to his favorite steelhead river, the Russian in California, and introduces one of the most colorful fishing characters who ever cast a line. Geoffrey Norman reminisces about his earliest and fondest fishing memories, golden afternoons when he learned important lessons from his father. Charles F. Waterman guides the freshwater angler to offshore locales, where light tackle and strong, streaking fish make for unforgettable competition. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt ruminates about getting through the off-season, those months when a fisherman's heart and mind create action that all too rarely takes place on real streams and lakes. Complementing these essays is a unique and major addition to the literature of angling, "A Fisherman's Seasons, " by Geoffrey Norman. This work, also commissioned especially for "The Ulitimate Fishing Book," traces the life and times of every avid fisherman, from his first wondrous catch to his last enduring memories of this, his cherished pastime. Finally, "The Ultimate Fishing Book," offers one of the richest collections of fishing art ever assembled, including many rare and never-before-published paintings and drawings."--Google books viewed Feb. 24, 2021.

Experienced fishers of men and hesitant disciples will find new joy in their Christian walk and witness after immersing themselves in this book.Why did Jesus approach eight fishermen to be among His first disciples? In The Ultimate Fishing Challenge, Grassi uses Scripture, angling acumen, and true fish stories to express the many similarities between fishing and discipleship in chapters such as: -- Big Bad Sharks -- overcoming obstacles and dispelling fear with faith -- The Right Cast -- the importance of preparation and presentation in sharing the gospel -- Lost in the Fog -- getting your priorities straight -- When the Tournament Is Over -- reflections on life as a disciple -- Overflowing Nets -- abundant blessings and other lessons from the Sea of GalileeWith a writing voice that sparks camaraderie and wisdom in the ways of faith and fishing, Grassi encourages deeper spiritual understanding, stronger relationships, and a renewed commitment to sharing Christ with others, Avid fishermen and armchair outdoorsmen alike will be challenged to fathom the depths of their role as disciples.

With fishing advice from such experts as Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Wade Bourne, Tom Rosenbauer, Kirk Deeter, Charlie Meyer, Conway Bowman, and Lamar Underwood, The Ultimate Guide to Fishing Skills, Tactics, and Techniques profiles all of the major gamefish in both fresh and salt water and reveals pro secrets on how to catch them. Learn how Roland Martin entices largemouths with striking lures. Study Bill Dance’s twenty tricks for consistently catching bass in thick weed beds or clear, open water. Want to know what Kirk Deeter and Charlie Meyer have learned from their years of fly fishing for trout? How about Lamar Underwood’s tools for success? It’s all here, divided into sections on bass, trout, walleyes, pike-pickerel-muskellunge, panfish, salmon, steelhead, catfish, ice fishing, and salt water fishing for easy reference. You’ll also find sections on knot tying, boats and boating, comfort and safety on the water, and even delicious recipes for cooking your fresh caught fish. This volume also includes a classic reading section featuring stories from such fishing literary legends as Nick Lyons, Ted Leeson, John Taintor who remind us what fishing is really all about.

This book takes you on a remarkable journey visiting 100 destinations from Alaska to New Zealand. Fly, lure and bait fishing in rivers, oceans and lakes, from deftly dropping a fly in front of a hungry trout to shaking with fear at a rampaging giant trevally, this book covers it all._x000D_ Remarkable full-page images accompany each of the fishing adventures in this stunning coffee-table book. Written to inspire, excite and inform, there is plenty of information on the locations, the fish and how to catch them. Go on a voyage of discovery from secret African rivers to idyllic tropical islands, fight with monsters of the deep in Australia, get set for superb sport in the USA, or discover fishing delights in and around Britain and Europe._x000D_ Anglers of all sorts will treasure this inspirational collection of the world's most exceptional fishing adventures.

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, lakes, and seas, praise the trout, snap up that salmon, angle, aim, and sing the fisherman’s song! This superbly presented collection of fishing stories will set the reader sailing on the Loch or along the Thames and tracking down sharks or carp in many exciting waterways. You will find memories, essays, true stories, and fishing accounts more or less exaggerated or imagined. Their authors and their editor, Nick Lyons, all share a communicable passion for a great day out fishing—a passion only surpassed by the love of telling the tale with or without the catch to show! With work by more than one hundred of the world’s most eminent authors and fishermen, including: John McPhee Howell Raines Ted Leeson Jimmy Carter Lefty Kreh Dave Barry Norman Maclean Rudyard Kipling And many more!

The ultimate fishing reference book! Learn more about angling in quick and easy steps. Hints, tips and fishing related theory for all anglers. Now featuring over 500 pictures and drawings to help you catch more fish! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}

You’re no idiot, of course. You know that the joy of fishing comes with skill, patience, and the right equipment. You can get yourself to the water and relax, but when it comes to baiting your hook and casting your cares away, you feel like a minnow swimming with the sharks! Don’t throw back your angling ambitions just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Fishing Basics, Second Edition gives you the essentials for a successful fishing expedition—whether you’re heading for the local creek or the high seas. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • An emergency fishing guide to help get you started immediately • The lowdown on tackle—hooks, lines, sinkers, and more • All the right moves to feel, hook, play, and land your catch • The bottom line on what you’ll need (and need to do) if you want to flyfish, saltwater fish, or fish in still waters

Second edition is updated with GPS points on maps

Fayette County West Virginia Fishing & Floating Guide Book Over 315 full 8 ½ x 11 sized pages of information with maps and aerial photographs available. Fishing information is included for ALL of the county’s public ponds and lakes, listing types of fish for each pond or lake, average sizes, and exact locations with GPS coordinates and directions. Also included is fishing information for most of the streams and rivers including access points and public areas with road contact and crossing points and also includes fish types and average sizes. NEW NEW Now with a complete set of full sized U.S.G.S. Topographical Maps for the entire county that normally cost from $12.00 to $14.00 each but are included on the disk for FREE. These maps are complete full sized 7.5 minute series quadrangle maps in 1:24,000 scale maps. Contains complete information on Boley Lake* Brackens Creek Buffalo Creek Dempsey Branch Dunloup Creek (W) Falls Creek Floyd Creek Gauley River (W) Glade Creek (W) Hawks Nest Lake* House Branch Kanawha River (F) Keeney Creek Laurel Creek (W) Left Fork Armstrong Creek Lick Branch Loop Creek (W) Manns Creek (W) Meadow Creek (W) Mill Creek (WF) New River (W) Paint Creek (W) Plum Orchard Lake* Sewell Creeks and Wolf Creek (W) means whitewater floating (F) means floatable stream or river