fishers

A biography tracing the friendship and joint love of fishing between James Prosek and ranger, Joe Haines, that began when Joe caught James fishing without a permit at the age of fifteen.

Recounts the true story of Captain Salvador Alvarenga's fourteen month survival saga after his boat was lost at sea in a terrible storm. From the constant shark attacks and the death of his companion four months into his ordeal to his rescue by natives on a remote island in the Pacific, details one man's battle to survive under unthinkable circumstances.

The spoiled son of an American millionaire is saved from drowning by a New England fishing schooner and forced to prove his worth to the captain and crew.

A greedy fisherman's wife forces her husband to request wishes of power and wealth from a magical fish. The tale turns into a circular journey cautioning to be careful what you wish for.

Provides a ten-year history of seasonal surf-fishing along the New Jersey coast, and provides tips on seasonal strategies, rigs, and effective methods for catching bass, blues, weakfish, sharks, and more.

"How did they do it? What are the secrets of the fishermen who've landed the world's greatest trophy fishes? The Biggest Fish Ever Caught will tell the tales behind the International Game Fishing Association's record-holding fish, including where they were bagged, what lines/lures the anglers used, and other tips and tricks. The dozen stories here are filled with amazing action and intriguing characters. They'll take you to lakes, streams, and oceans around the world and explore catch and release vs blood sport fishing, stocking and bioengineering, conservation - and controversy. All the while revealing the sorts of secrets fishermen don't usually like to share"--.

Santiago, an aging fisherman who has gone eighty-four days without a catch, battles the sea and sharks to bring home the giant marlin he hooked.

Discusses fishing and the fishing industry around the world, from tuna hunting to the lake fishers of Africa.

Describes the food we get from the sea, how we obtain it, and the men who hunt for it.