Instructional

The amazing resurgence of the East Coast's premier saltwater gamefish has sent hundreds of thousands of anglers in search of their fathers' and grandfathers' favorite quarry: the magnificent striped bass. But the best tools and techniques have changed...

I know how to cast, I know my knots, and I can tell a dry from a wet fly. What next? This pocket guide shows the fly fisher where to cast, why, and what kind of fly to use. It can be studied prior to a fishing trip or used in the water.Streamers, nymphs,...

You've come to fish at the right time, selected the correct lure, made the perfect presentation, and the fish of your lifetime has taken your offering. Your chances for fighting and landing it are now as strong as the weakest link in the line between...

This guidebook with basic seaman knots and fancy rope work is great for Boy Scouts and boaters alike. A wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Clear step-by-step instructions will help the reader learn how to tie all the essential boating knots. ...

Although the concept of 'matching the hatch' has been central to flyfishing for 150 years, it has been used almost exclusively for dry flyfishing. With their book Common Nymphs of Eastern North America: A Primer for Flyfishers and Flytiers, Caleb...

One of America's best known fishermen with more than 50 years of on-water experience, Bill Dance is also a tournament champion and a television personality. His tips will help any angler catch more and bigger fish. Even experienced fishermen may not know...

Here is a complete, fully illustrated guide to catching striped bass (rockfish), written by a seasoned pro. Paperback 256 pages Dimensions: 9"H x 6"W ISBN: 9781580801058

Earth Sky + Water® laminated FoldingGuides™ provide instant access to just what you need to know! 54 species commonly found in both warm and cold water lakes and streams Includes preferred bait and edibility index for each species, as well as...

Filled with fish-tested designs as well as carving and painting techniques, this guide provides instructions for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Exploring the science of catching fish-what colors and shapes fish are attracted to and how...

How to tie and use twenty useful and practical knots for everyday use at work, home, sport or play. Unencumbered by knot-tying jargon or technical terms, this book provides simple step-by-step instructions and outstandingly clear line drawings for the...

Whether fishing by boat, on a riverbank, or in the surf, here's the handy pocket guide that will unravel the mystery of tying the perfect fishing knot. Step-by-step line drawings deftly guide the fisherman through the 24 most useful knots used in all...

Everything from bait, spin, and flycasting to fishing rigs and fly tying is covered in this easy-to-read, heavily-illustrated reference. Paperback Tips on fish identification, ice fishing, lure making and more 224 pages 200 illustrations Dimensions: 9"H...

Freshwater Fishing Tips & Techniques: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Fishing includes hundreds of tips and illustrations that help the novice or advanced angler select bait and flies, identify and land fish, clean and cook the day's catch...

This book includes tips on locating fish, using and caring for equipment, choosing bait, ice fishing, and fly fishing and tying. From fishing through different seasons to making use of safety pins, PVC pipe, and nail clippers, Gene Kugach serves up a...

Saltwater fish have razor-sharp, bone-crushing teeth that can shred a leader, tippet, or knot in no time. Between their teeth and the enormous strength and speed of these fish, the use of well-constructed knots is a must. With clear illustrations and...