fishing

With practical advice for survival situations from the relatively likely (such as needing to build a fire in the rain) to the extreme (skin and cook a snake) to the just plain awesome (make a blowgun), this book could save your life, as well as providing a fascinating armchair read. Geared to the hunter or fisherman, but with something for almost everyone who loves the great outdoors, this is the book you want to be sure you throw in your backpack before heading out into any potentially sketchy situation.

From gills to fins, the largemouth bass is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. Bass fishing is now the most popular freshwater sport in the United States, and more anglers fish for bass than for any other freshwater fish. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the largemouth bass, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses fishing techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know the largemouth bass! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

From gills to fins, the catfish is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. The largest freshwater fish ever caught was a catfish! A catfish s body is covered with taste buds, so it can scavenge for food throughout its environment. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the catfish, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses fishing techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know the catfish! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Little Critter enjoys a day fishing with his grandmother in spite of several mishaps.

"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"--.

Contains over two hundred illustrated color photographs depicting the sport of bass fishing and provides detailed advice from five expert fishermen on equipment and where and when to find and catch the best bass.

Fishing manual with information on tools, techniques, tactics and over 300 essential fishing skills.

A collection of writings about fishing from Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway.

Offers crackerbarrel wisdom and zany insights into the agonies and ecstasies of fishing, hunting, and camping.