Fishing, angling Books
Rowman & Littlefield A Cast in the Woods
Book SynopsisWhen angler and author Stephen Sautner bought a streamside cabin and some land in the heart of fly fishing country in the Catskill Mountains, he thought he had finally reached angling nirvana. Little did he know what loomed: a series of historical floods, a land rush over fracking for natural gas, and constant battles with invasive species, plagues of insects, and other pests. He takes on all of these threats between casts for wild trout and other gamefish and along the way gains a better understanding of stewardship and the interconnectedness between angling and the natural world. Praise for A Cast in the Woods:New York State's ban on fracking was one of the great triumphs of modern environmentalism, and behind it lay a thousand individual stories of resistance. None has been better told than this one, by a worthy Catskills heir to the literary tradition of John Burroughs and a man who has earned his fishing.--Bill McKibben, author Radio Free VermontIf you love wild woods and wild tTrade ReviewIf you love wild woods and wild trout, Sautner’s word magic will transport you to the best of both. His battle to preserve them from a daunting array of natural and unnatural forces amuses even as it instructs and inspires. -- Ted Williams, outdoor writer and environmental journalistNew York State's ban on fracking was one of the great triumphs of modern environmentalism, and behind it lay a thousand individual stories of resistance. None has been better told than this one, by a worthy Catskills heir to the literary tradition of John Burroughs and a man who has earned his fishing. -- Bill McKibben, author Radio Free VermontIt’s one thing to experience a river, and another level entirely to feel connected to a river. For the connected angler, the water is sacred… lifeblood for the soul, worth defending at all costs. A Cast in the Woods is an eloquent, honest, and beautifully written book that cuts to the conscience, and pays homage to a tiny, yet magnificent, stream that weaves into one of the most storied (yet fragile) river systems on the planet. -- --Kirk Deeter, Vice President/Editor-in-Chief, Trout Unlimited/TROUT magazineI’m a sucker for cabin memoirs (Walden, A Family Place, etc.). Sautner’s book is a worthy standard-bearer of the genre. -- Monte Burke, ForbesThis is more than a fishing book, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t note that Sautner is perhaps the best writer on this sport today. I don’t make this claim lightly; my collection of hunting and fishing books long ago passed from being a passion to sheer lunacy. Sautner gets it. He gets why we fish, the beauty of running water and native fish, the joy of the pursuit. -- Matthew L. Miller, The Nature Conservancy's Cool Green Science blog
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Angling the World
Book SynopsisWritten with keen observation, wit, and verve, and interspersed with fascinating tidbits of historical and geographical lore, Angling the World is a passport to a world of extraordinary angling adventure.
£18.04
Rowman & Littlefield The Orvis Guide to Finding Trout
Book SynopsisIn full color, The Orvis Guide to Finding Trout is a brand-new book from Tom Rosenbauer and the Orvis Company. Most beginners (and many experts) are mystified when faced with a new river or changing conditions on their home river. And if they can't predict where trout might be, they lose confidence and fish poorly. This book is about how to find trout in all types of water, at all seasons. But it's also about what methods and flies may work best in each water type. Trade Review"It never fails to amaze me at how much I can learn from the author, Tom Rosenbauer. I think I have read all his books, follow his podcast, and watch his videos/television shows when I can. He ALWAYS has something new and exciting to teach. And this book is no exception! Full of new ideas, techniques, and observations to help me find and catch my favorite game fish, the trout. Great photography. Great, easily understood instructions. Written clearly in a way to really get me excited about my next excursion. Whether you are a beginning fisherperson, or have been fishing for 60 years like me, there's absolutely something you can learn in this book. Thank you, Tom! Keep the information coming!"--Randal W., Reviewer5 Star NetGalley Review
£27.00
Rowman & Littlefield The Orvis Guide to the Essential American Flies
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to tying the most successful and productive freshwater and saltwater flies of all time. While there are thousands of flies available to anglers, many of the most popular are those that, by virtue of their fish-catching ability and unique construction methods, have stood the test of time. This indispensable resource features twenty quintessential fly patterns, including the Parachute Adams, Clouser Minnow, and Woolly Bugger. With detailed chapters exploring the history of and variations on each fly, interviews with fly originators, and step-by-step tying recipes and instructions, this is the perfect reference book for fly tiers of all abilities. Published in association with The Orvis Company.
£25.50
Rowman & Littlefield The Orvis Guide to Hatch Strategies
Book SynopsisOne of the most studied yet intimidating aspects of fly fishing for trout is an understanding of insect hatches. This unique book teaches fly fishers enough entomology to be successful, and instead of focusing on insect identification, it stresses learning how to approach trout, how to find where they feed, and how to present the fly so it is accepted as natural food without hesitation. It helps fly fishers catch more fish on dry flies, streamers, and nymphs, and teaches the angler more about trout than the life history of insects. Published in association with The Orvis Company.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Casting Seaward
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£21.25
Rowman & Littlefield Bonefish Fly Patterns
Book Synopsis This new and revised edition of Bonefish Fly Patterns is the most comprehensive collection of bonefish flies ever published, displaying fly designs from such world-class flats anglers and guides as Winston Moore, Jim Orthwein (four-time bonefish world record holder), Steve Huff, Harry Spear, Rick Ruoff, Del Brown, John Goddard, Barry and Cathy Beck, Lou Tabory, Tim Borski, Bob Clouser, Lefty Kreh, Tom McGuane, Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, Vic Gaspeny, Dave Skok, Eric Peterson, Patrick Dorsey, and Aaron Adams, and many, many more. The book includes 197 full-color photographsone for each featured pattern, some published here for the first time. Each fly profile is listed with its creator''s authentic recipe and tying tips. Also included are tying sequences for important patterns, a discussion of design trends, a materials glossary, and a list of sources for materials, custom flies, and off-the-shelf patterns. Dick Brown does not forget to describTrade Review “With the publication of the new edition of Bonefish Fly Patterns, I feel honored to have been a small part in an unprecedented effort that is as important and pertinent now, as the day it was first published.”—Tim Borski, innovative artist, angler, and flats fly designer “Brown's new book is a modern, clearly written treasure of fly construction, selection, and usage. I intend to devour it as avidly as I'd want a double digit bonefish to devour my fly.”—Vic Gaspeny, veteran Florida Keys flats guide and IGFA fly-rod bonefish record holder (14lb 6oz bonefish) “The first edition of Bonefish Fly Patterns has always sat within arm's reach of my vise and I thought it always would. But with over 45 new patterns, the revised edition is sure to take the original's spot as the definitive guide to bonefish bugs.”—Dave Skok, professional fly tier, author, photographer, and IGFA world record holder “The new Bonefish Fly Pattern, 2nd Edition book by Dick Brown is as much for any and all bonefish anglers as it is for fly tiers. Beside great flies, from great tiers, there is a wealth of information about bonefish and their feeding preferences and habits. The Location Notes, Fishing Notes, Prey Notes and Anecdotes are a book unto themselves.”—Brian O'Keefe, veteran flats angler, angling photographer, and founder of Catch Magazine “Bonefish Fly Patterns, 2nd by Dick Brown is the go-to book for bonefish fly patterns—it contains all the patterns tied by their originators. Their insights and techniques will make you a better and more successful bonefish fly tyer and fisherman.”—Bob Veverka, author of Innovative Saltwater Flies, and one of the top saltwater fly designers, tiers, and anglers on the planet Table of Contents1. Fly Characteristics2. Profiles of 197 Flies3. Selecting Bonefish Flies4. Tying Sequences5. Design Alternatives and Trends6. Fly Materials7. Sources
£28.50
Rowman & Littlefield Fish Tales
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£18.99
Rowman & Littlefield The Power of Positive Fishing
Book SynopsisThe Power of Positive Fishing is an emotional journey interspersed with humor on how two individuals finally found their full potential, and caught some fish along the way.
£22.50
Harbour Publishing Ultimate Trout Fishing in the Pacific Northwest
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£13.49
Harbour Publishing Alone in the Great Unknown: One Woman’s
Book SynopsisThe inspiring true story of how an urban woman came to own and operate a remote fishing lodge nestled deep in the Pacific Northwest wildernessa tale of adventure, loss and self-discovery.When Caroll Simpson fell in love with a cabin located on pristine Babine Lake in British Columbia, many miles away from her home in Washington State, she knew her life was about to change. After convincing her husband to abandon their dream of living aboard a sailboat, they began the complicated process of buying the lodge and moving north. For two years, their adventure was a blissful dream. Then, tragedy struck.Following the sudden death of her husband, Simpson was forced to decide her next move alone, amidst deep griefwould she sell the lodge, or would she stay, continuing the process of pursuing Canadian citizenship and running this remote lodge by herself? No easy feat, given accessing the lodge in summer required a forty-mile round trip by boat and, in the winter, a passage on an ice breaker barge and a treacherous snowshoe trek.This heartfelt memoir tells Simpson''s storyof living in the remote wilderness and managing the lodge, becoming an accidental environmental activist, fending off wild animals, working as an angling guide and finally, at the height of her career, fighting off a proposed mining operation and participating in the development of a government land plan as a spokesperson for the wilderness tourism industry.
£999.99
University of Alberta Press A Contemplative Angler: Selections from the Bruce
Book SynopsisThis exhibition catalogue shows nearly 100 highlights of an extraordinary collection of rare books and print ephemera about angling. Featuring the books of a single collector, Bruce P. Dancik, who is an angler-collector in the mould of Roderick Haig-Brown, the catalogue includes titles that have contributed significantly to the development of angling as a sport and as a philosophy. Many books in the collection are titles of extreme rarity, often illustrated with woodcuts, copper or steel engravings, chromolithographs, and photoengravings. The curator, Justin Hanisch, has organized the publication into five sections: Manuals and Handbooks, Limited Editions, Angling as Adventure, Canadian Angling, and Scientific Angling. Foreword by Bruce P. Dancik.Trade Review"... you don’t so much read this book as engage with its lively illustrations, photographs, and paintings, its pages and pages of gilt-edged book spines, titles, bindings, and dust jackets, its myriad typographies, its brilliantly colored and nuanced fly patterns, and its full-page reproductions of rare books in various angles of repose." -- Robert DeMott, Anglers’ Club of New York Bulletin, 2020
£35.09
Derrydale Press Panama Paradise: A Tribute to Tropic Star
Book SynopsisTropic Star Lodge is a veritable paradise cut out of the side of a mountain at the edge of the Darien Jungle on the Pacific coast of Panama. Home to some 170 gamefish records, the lodge can only be reached by boat or plane, the nearest road being over 100 miles away. World-renowned gamefish artist Guy Harvey tells the story of Tropic Star in words and pictures, and a special slip-cased edition, numbered and signed by Harvey, is available to a limited number of gamefish enthusiasts.
£65.70
Derrydale Press Salt Water Fly Fishing
Book SynopsisWith the growing popularity of salt water fly-fishing today, we easily forget that this sport was only begun in the 1930s-1950s. Brooks was one of the earliest pioneers of salt water techniques and salt water flies_both of which still catch fish today. His book, originally published in 1950, remains one of the best overall guides to the sport.Trade ReviewThis book also puts you in the company of Joe Brooks, one of the most pleasant and engaging angling companions a reader could have. -- Chris Camuto * Gray's Sporting Journal *Brooks wrote the seminal work on [saltwater fly fishing], and his book remains a valuable and instructive how-to manual. His prose remains among the best in American outdoor writing. -- Art Scheck
£45.00
Rowman & Littlefield Striper Surf
Book SynopsisStriper Surf explains in detail all you need to know about surfcasting for striped bass--how to find the fish, how to fish the tides, how to stay safe fishing at night, how to safely land big ones on slippery jetties, and how to introduce children to the sport.
£12.99
Independent Publishers Group Kayak Fishing: Game on 2: Another Epic Fishing
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£20.80
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing the Connecticut & Rhode Island Coasts: A
Book SynopsisThe shoreline from Greenwich, Connecticut to Little Compton, Rhode Island features some of the best near-shore saltwater fishing in the Northeast. Here is a thorough guide to fishing these waters, from a seasoned professional. Includes insider''s tips on techniques and hot-spots guaranteed to produce results.
£16.19
Burford Books,U.S. Compleat Crabber
Book SynopsisCovers methods for catching crabs with nets, handlines, and traps, as well as fascinating natural history and a wealth of easily prepared crab recipes.
£11.99
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing Diamond Jigs & Bucktails: How to Fish the
Book SynopsisHere is a complete, fully-illustrated guide to the most versatile and effective saltwater lures in ever devised -- diamond jigs and bucktails. Expert angler Tom Migdalski details specific methods for catching striped bass, blues, cod, pollock, bonito, false albacore and many other gamefish -- what tackle to use and how to rig and fish the wide array of diamond jigs and bucktails available to the saltwater angler.
£15.99
Rowman & Littlefield Lefty's Little Fly-Fishing Tips: 200 Innovative
Book SynopsisDozens of practical tips and observations on how to catch the wiliest fish.Trade Review"After Lefty's coaching, our next time on the water is bound to be our best ever." --Lamar Underwood, former Editor-in-Chief, Sports Afield
£11.39
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Freshwater Fishing: Fishing Techniques, Baits and
Book SynopsisImprove Your Skills with This Simple Guide to Catching FishGet started fishing or get better at it with secret tips and easy-to-follow instructions. Skip all the fluff and go straight to the information you want to know in this photo-illustrated booklet. Pocket-size format—easier than laminated foldouts Introductory information for beginners, including everything you need to know about rods, reels, lines, lures, and more “Target species” section focusing on desirable types of fish, with equipment recommendations and tricks for catching each species Ideas for preparing your fish for the table Expert author with a lifetime of experience Table of ContentsAdventure Skills GuidesHow to Use This GuideAbout the AuthorGetting StartedRods, Gear, and TackleBait and LuresFinding and Catching FishFavorite Game FishWhat to Do with Your FishPreparing Whole FishHow to Fillet a FishAverage Size by FishImproved Cinch KnotBasic Breading Recipe
£7.99
Rowman & Littlefield Orvis Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing: Secrets From
Book SynopsisTHE ORVIS ULTIMATE BOOK OF FLY FISHING is a grand tour of the world of fly-fishing strategies and techniques, from Orvis's world-famous team of experts and advisors. In large format with rich and helpful color photos and drawings, the book covers everything from basic fishing knots and casts to expert techniques you won't see in standard books. Besides trout technique and secrets for rivers and lakes, the book also covers the worlds of fly fishing for bonefish, striped bass, permit, bluefish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and steelhead. Learn how to nymph for steelhead from Matt Supinski. Find out how to catch the elusive permit from Jack Samson. Take a lesson from John Shewey on swinging a classic wet fly for West Coast steelhead. Learn how to find stripers along Northeast beaches from Lou Tabory. Find out which knots work best for saltwater fly fishing. Tom Rosenbauer will tell you how to read a trout stream and approach the fish, then discover his secrets for catching trout on dry flies and nymphs. Jim Lepage shares his knowledge on catching trout in ponds and lakes, then Bill Tapply will tell you how to catch freshwater bass on flies. Polish your fly casting with world expert Tom Deck. All this and much more in the most comprehensive and attractive book in the Orvis line.Trade Review"This beautifully photographed book coverts the details and esoterica of the sport, with chapters on how to hunt specific species."--Atlantic City Press
£28.50
Rowman & Littlefield L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing
Book SynopsisThe L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike. This book is divided into three essential parts--Fly Fishing, Fly Casting, and Fly Tying--and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; the eleven habits of highly effective fly casters; the basic four-part cast; the roll cast; the basics of fly tying; types of flies; the top ten most popular and successful fly patterns; and much more. The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is the perfect gift for seasoned anglers looking to improve their skills, novices picking up a fly rod for the first time, and for all those who have ever dreamed of trading in their suits for a pair of waders.Trade Review"The publication is packed with instruction and pictures to supplement learning. It leaves nothing unanswered."--Las Vegas Review-Journal
£19.99
Rowman & Littlefield Orvis Guide to Better Fly Casting: A
Book SynopsisFly casting might look easy—you just move the rod back and forth, right? Yes, that’s true, but between “back” and “forth,” a lot can go wrong. The perfect marriage of human skill and dexterity to the cork and graphite of today’s fly rods takes a good bit of work, and this is the how-to book that gets you around common mistakes and bad moves so that you can develop the muscle memory that makes for easy, accurate, and highly successful fly casting. Author Al Kyte’s instruction, with numerous full-color photographs, breaks down the parts of the cast to get you to better understand what is happening and how to put all of the parts of your cast together to make noticeable improvements.
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Fly Fishing for Bonefish
Book SynopsisChasing the lightning-fast bonefish across the south Pacific, Florida, and the Caribbean is for many anglers a near obsession, and this is the handbook to such fly-fishing adventure. Author Dick Brown, a widely experienced bonefisher and fly tyer who writes for several angling journals, offers keen advice for successful bonefishing – both his insights and those of other experts such as Lefty Kreh, Ben Estes, and Stu Apte. Brown and his cohorts help the reader spot, stalk, cast to and strike this most wily, challenging quarry. He also analyzes the use of numerous flies, telling which patterns work best and when, and details superb bonefishing destinations with fully up-to-date information.
£25.50
Rowman & Littlefield Orvis Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing, New and
Book SynopsisThe name Curcione is synonymous with professional saltwater fly fishing. Through the salt scene of the 1980s and 1990s, Nick Curcione developed and wrote about flies and methods that changed the way people fished inshore and off shore. Curcione shared the water with many of the great veteran fly rodders of his time, and that collected experience and knowledge enrich this book. The coastal angler who chases striped bass, albacore and various tunas, sea trout, yellowtail, tarpon, and many other species will find all the guidance he needs in these chapters.
£14.24
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Fish of Michigan Field Guide
Book SynopsisGo Fishing with Michigan’s Famous Identification Guide! Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Great Lake State is an angler’s paradise. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. Now in its second edition, the Fish of Michigan Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 79 species of Michigan fish. When you’re not sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices by family. Then identify your prize with the intricately detailed fish illustrations. Further verify the type of fish using the “Similar Species” comparisons. Book Features: Detailed information about 79 species Professional-quality illustrations—perfect for fish identification Fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding habits, and more Fishing tips and inside information for easily locating fishing hotspots Bonus resources such as state fishing records and answers to frequently asked questions This new edition includes updated information about everything from range to state records, as well as the inclusion of six new species. A new section on fishing tips offers pointers to help you catch more fish, and more information on invasive species can help prevent their spread. The Fish of Michigan Field Guide is essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV, and cabin. Plus, its convenient size makes it perfect for the dock or boat.Table of ContentsWhat’s New in the Second Edition How to Use This Book Fish Anatomy Fish Names About Michigan Fish Frequently Asked Questions Fish Diseases Invasive Species Fun with Fish Catch-and-Release Fishing Fish Measurement Michigan State Record Fish Fish Consumption Advisories Example Page Bowfin Family Catfish Family Cod Family Drum Family Eel Family Gar Family Goby Family Herring Family Lamprey Family Minnow Family Mooneye Family Paddlefish Family Perch Family Pike Family Salmon Family Sculpin Family Silverside Family Smelt Family Stickleback Family Sturgeon Family Sucker Family Sunfish Family Temperate Bass/Striped Bass Family Trout-Perch Family Glossary Primary References Index About the Author
£10.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Surf & Pier Fishing: The Gear, Tips, and
Book SynopsisYour Quick Guide to Ocean and Gulf Fishing Whether you’re an expert freshwater angler or are new to casting a line with rod and reel, saltwater fishing is a unique experience. Coastal waters along the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Gulf of Mexico are filled with fish—many of which are reachable without a boat. Fishing from piers, jetties, or in the surf is wonderful fun and can be very productive. However, it’s different than fishing in a lake or river. Acclaimed author and expert angler Dave Bosanko provides the information you need to get started catching saltwater fish. Applicable to all coastal waters, this handy guide covers such topics as where to fish, what tackle to use, how to rig your line, and which types of bait are best. The pocket-sized booklet is organized and color-coded by fishing location for ease of use. Depending upon where you are, turn to the pier, jetty, or surf section to find the details most applicable to you. Surf & Pier Fishing also includes safety tips, plenty of full-color images, and an instructional illustration for reading the surf. Dave further provides his favorite tips—so you’ll be fishing like a pro along the coast in no time. With this guide in hand, you can quickly and economically learn what you need to know. It’s conveniently sized to keep in your tackle box, backpack, or back pocket, so it’s always there when you need it. Whether you’re visiting the coast or are a coastal resident, this guide can get you started catching saltwater fish.Table of ContentsAdventure Skills Guides How to Use This Guide Being Safe Rules and Regulations Fishing Tackle and Equipment Baits Rigs Knots Pier Fishing Jetty Fishing Surf Fishing
£999.99
Independently Published Ultimate guide to GT popping 2020
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£9.22
Goose Lane Editions Atlantic Salmon Treasury, 75th Anniversary
Book Synopsis“Few fish have captured the souls and minds of men and women quite like wild Atlantic salmon.” — Bill Taylor, President, Atlantic Salmon FederationCelebrating 75 years of conservation, the Atlantic Salmon Treasury works as a “best of” for the influential Atlantic Salmon Journal. This fascinating volume includes a curated selection of articles and essays by some of North America’s best writers on the art and lore of the wild Atlantic salmon. Beginning in 1948, the Atlantic Salmon Journal began publishing information and conservation material about the “king of fish.” In 1975, it released a Treasury from its first 25 years. This new edition takes up where the earlier volume ended, tracing the rise of salmon angling as a sport and into the era of conservation and the catch-and-release movement. The result is a journey through time with acclaimed writers such as Harry Bruce, Joan Wulff, Wilfred Carter, Thomas McGuane. Trade Review"Few fish have captured the souls and minds of men and women quite like wild Atlantic salmon." -- Bill Taylor, President, Atlantic Salmon Federation
£29.74
Caitlin Press Essential Fly Patterns for Lakes and Streams:
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£15.99
OverTime Books It Was THIS Big!: Humorous Adventures of a
Book SynopsisBruce Tilbrook hooks you with his unique brand of humor and observations about fly-fishing and reels you in with this collection of entertaining stories about the men of the river: -One fly-tying expert believes tasting his flies helps him understand the feeding behavior of the trout -On a day of excellent casting, no fish were biting, but suddenly a form rose out of the water in front of Bruce; his catch was of the human variety -Bruce once showed his catch to a Fish and Wildlife Officer, not realizing he was one fish over the limit, and he earned himself a ticket you''d think would go to someone hiding a whole trunk full of fish.
£13.29
G2 Entertainment Ltd Fishing The Best Excuse for Loafing in the
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£11.99
Pelagic Publishing Britain’s Game Fishes: Celebration and
Book SynopsisGame fishes, particularly those of the salmon family, are critical indicators of the health of those ecosystems upon which we now know we are dependent. As the authors of this important environmental book argue, “Our game fishes [then] serve as more than merely an indicator of healthy waters. Instead, they can be regarded as iconic of the ecosystems in which they occur.” Moreover, “the quality requirements of different types of fish population have formed the backbone of a great deal of water management in the UK, Europe and the USA over several decades.” With sections on how and why Britain’s game fishes are under pressure from changes in land use, agriculture, housing needs, etc. – and their concomitant pollution effects – this book assesses how our knowledge of these game fishes reflect the changing values we place on our surrounding wildlife.Trade ReviewOne of the latest books (at least to cross my desk) from the very prolific Mark Everard is Britain's Game Fishes which he has coauthored with Paul Knight. The subtitle is celebration and conservation of salmonids, and indeed it is a celebration written in an engaging style and attempting the all-encompassing. As a life member and former council member of the Freshwater Biological Association, Mark probably needs little introduction in terms of his credentials to write about fish. What works particularly well for me at least in this book is his collaboration with Paul presumably initiated through the fisheries environmental charity, the Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA). Paul is currentlv the Chief Executive while Mark acts as a science advisor to the S&TA, a body that has been extremely influential in lobbying government departments and agencies to follow policies that protect aquatic environments for all dependent species, not just salmonids. The content is divided into three broad sections. The first provides a general introduction to the native game fishes of the British lsles, spanning salmon, brown trout, grayling and the whitefishes, and with a quick nod to the familiar alien, the rainbow trout. For me, embroiled in fundamental science from day to day, I was a little disappointed with these short chapters. Of course, much of the generic content on life cycles etc can be gleaned from the numerous books covering 'fish of the British lsles' but I was expecting more detail on the wealth of recent research on the functional role of salmonids within aquatic ecosystems, and more perhaps on where our anadromous fish get to on their migrations that we have learned from large scale studies in the last decade. As a specific example, approximately 50% of the space discussing the role of Atlantic salmon was given over to the interaction with pearl mussel, which whilst of interest, does not match its role as predator, prey, host to parasites, and conveyor of productivity from marine to freshwater ecosystems, and which onlv warrants one sentence. That minor gripe aside, the following two sections really comprise the 'meat' of the book and these focus on past and current pressures, and the outlook for the future. lt is here that Mark and Paul's combined wide-ranging knowledge brings all the historical, cultural, and environmental aspects from the truly global to the very local, into perspective and in a comprehensive yet accessible format. The final section on changing rules, changing values, and people power highlighted by the sterling work of organisations such as the Wild Trout Trust and the numerous Rivers Trusts for example, brings the content bang up to date and back onto one's doorstep to assess and reflect upon 'what our game fishes have ever done for us'. While the book is clearly not aimed at the salmonid researcher, as a case study of environmental pressures on iconic species and what we can do about them, it is certainly an accomplished piece of work and an enjoyable read from cover to cover. -- Jon Grey * Freshwater Biological Association News *Table of ContentsAuthors’ biographies Preface Part 1 The native game fishes of the British Isles 1 A natural history of Britain’s game fishes 2 The Atlantic salmon and its amazing life-cycle 3 Brown trout or sea trout 4 The Arctic charr 5 The grayling 6 The whitefishes 7 Rainbow trout: the familiar alien 8 Realising the value of the British game fishes Part 2 British game fishes under pressure 9 The making and breaking of the modern world 10 A brief unnatural history of the British game fishes 11 Net results 12 Muddying the waters 13 Down on the farm 14 Salmonids under pressure Part 3 Game fishes for the future 15 Sea change 16 Changing rules 17 Changing values 18 We the people 19 Game fishes for tomorrow Bibliography Index
£23.82
Design For Today Red Sails & Pilchards
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£999.99
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd How to Catch Bottomfish
Book SynopsisIn a region where the salmon has always won top billing, anglers have often ignored the bottomfish. Yet its ready availability off the Pacific coast--and its merit as a fabulous table fish--suggests that now is the time to correct his oversight. Whether you''re casting for sole or flounder, halibut or lingcod, rock cod or perch, dangling a line using Charlie White''s guidance almost ensures a successful catch for kids, novices, and experts alike. Learn about the behaviour of different species, the best ways to catch them, and the ins and outs of equipment, natural baits, and artificial lures. This new edition of a classic fishing manual contains an up-to-date list of websites where you can find the latest regulations and catch limits for BC, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.
£13.29
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd How to Catch Crabs
Book SynopsisThere is nothing quite like a harvest of freshly caught crabs to set the tone for a perfect shoreline feast. Charlie White shows how beginners and veteran crabbers alike can benefit from his decades of experiencefrom finding and capturing crabs to storing, cleaning, and cooking your catch. Whether you use crab traps or the traditional shoreline, low-tide hunt to bag your quota, this book will aid your cause. This new edition of the classic crabbers manual contains an up-to-date list of websites where you can find the latest regulations and catch limits for BC, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.
£10.44
Burnet Media Yet More Sweet Days: Notes from a fly fisher's
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£18.89
Western Horseman Fly Fishing in Idaho
Book SynopsisFly fishing is a sport demanding patience and an almost Zen-like attitude. In places like Idaho, it is a passion for many. Randy Ashton takes the reader on a photographic journey through some of the most picturesque and even top-secret spots across the state, where the fish are big and the waters run cold.Table of Contents(1) Introduction (2) Species (3) Regions
£28.50
Patagonia Books The Imperiled Cutthroat: Tracing the Fate of
Book SynopsisYellowstone, the world's first national park and one of America's truly great trout fisheries, has been a crucible for ideas on how to look after wild places. Renowned Australian fishing writer Greg French gives a sparkling firsthand account of how the park's history, landscapes, wildlife, and people have touched anglers worldwide -- and why this matters. The Imperiled Cutthroat is a travelogue that covers the story of the Yellowstone cutthroat trout: its discovery, biology, decimation, modern-day allure, and uncertain future. Although set against the dramatic backdrop of Yellowstone, comparisons to Australia, New Zealand, and Europe are inevitable. It is a cautionary tale too, ending up in Mongolia, which is as pristine as Montana once was. The Yellowstone fishery is at a crossroads, and debate about what to do is dangerously narrow. Anglers everywhere need to be constantly reminded that hatcheries are far from a panacea for ailing fisheries: fostering conservation of the natural environmental delivers far better outcomes at a fraction of the cost. The power of Greg's stories comes not just from the quality of the writing but also from the quirks and passions of the people he meets. Greg's compelling storytelling enthralls anglers and naturalists the world over.Trade Review"Through a combination of humor, and enviable working knowledge of local and natural history, along with powers of observation honed in a lifetime of trout fishing, French conducts a casual but keen investigation into the sordid history of trout in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem." Fly Fishman Magazine "In this beautifully written memoir, Greg French fulfills an angler's dream and realizes his role in the protection of the fish he loves." -- Craig Mathews, cofounder of 1% for the Planet and owner or Blue Ribbon Flies Australian writer and legendary fisherman Greg French lays it all out for us in his new book The Imperiled Cutthroat (Patagonia, $25), where he spins an enchanting narrative of a trip to the U.S. and his first exploration of Yellowstone. Led by his captivation with cutthroat, his tale takes the reader on a beautiful trip chasing trout (and running into bears) in some of the last wild waters of Tasmania, Mongolia, and Montana. His writing seems effortless and balanced, often philosophical, with just enough humor to offset heavier themes of conservation and history. --Outside Bozeman Magazine "...an interesting read for anyone who is interested in conservational work and the protection of our beloved trout." fin-chasers.com
£16.19
Patagonia Books Chasing Rumor: A Season Fly Fishing in Patagonia
Book SynopsisA blip of prosperity at the turn of the 20th century brought American trout to Patagonia, then for a half-century they were forgotten to fight wars and build a nation. Rediscovered by fishermen a half-century later, the fish had grown to epic proportions. In Chasing Rumor, Cameron Chambers chronicles his modern-day pilgrimage to the rivers of Patagonia in pursuit of these legendary 20-pound trout. What started as a trip focused on catching fish became a love affair with the Patagonian landscape, environment, and, mostly, the people. From a business mogul turned B&B owner to a kid determined to save a local trout population, Chasing Rumor is at times the story of a handful of fishermen, and at other times a tale of enormous trout.Trade Review"Chasing Rumor is different. It's a fly-fishing book the same way Moby Dick is a whaling tale." -- Chicago Sun Times "[Cameron Chambers] fits in a line that includes Thomas McGuane, Robert K. Brown and Norman Maclean (A River Runs Through It.) ... What sets Chambers apart as a contemplative fly-fishing writer is relative youth. It's one thing for aging men to contemplate navels and big questions of life. Quite another for a young man to do that." -- Chicago Sun Times "FLY FISHING OFF THE BEATEN PATHS OF PATAGONIA (AND THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM) IS NOT FOR SISSIES BUT IT CAN BE A HELLUVA ENTERTAINING ADVENTURE. I KNOW - I'VE BEEN THERE. CAMERON CHAMBERS CAPTURES IT ALL - THE WILD RIVERS AND LAKES, SMALL AND GIANT FISH, LOCAL CHARACTERS AND NORTH AMERICAN FISH BUMS. CRACK A BEER AND GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE IN THIS ENTERTAINING BOOK." TOM BROKAW "Cameron's journey enabled him to compress, in a relatively short time, an understanding of himself and why we love fly fishing; something most fly fishermen acquire only during their lifetime. The dream of many is to chase a very special fish. Cameron brought to life the mythical chase and the joys, tribulations and, finally, understanding of that pursuit." -- Lefty Kreh
£999.99
Museum Tusculanum Press Walruses and the Walrus Hunt in West and
Book SynopsisThis volume presents the results of an interview survey among Greenland subsistence hunters on walruses and the catch of walruses in West and Northwest Greenland. In these areas, the catch of walruses is still an important part of the traditional subsistence hunting culture. The Greenland walrus hunting grounds have experienced marked environmental changes due to climate change and quotas were introduced for the catch across all of Greenland in 2006. Thus, we wanted to explore how these changes had affected the local communities by interviewing seventy-six experienced walrus hunters living in twenty-two settlements and towns along the ca. 1,700 km coast from Maniitsoq in the south to Siorapaluk in the north. The interviews resulted in a wealth of detailed information about how climate changes and introduction of quotas have affected the walruses and the walrus hunting practice. The main text summarises the broad findings while more details are provided in the individual hunter statements in four appendices.
£36.54
Produzioni Nero 7759. Bodies, Logistics, and Labor
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£17.10
Blacksmith Books Fishing in Hong Kong: A How-To Guide to Making
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£14.39
Universe Publishing Flywater The FlyFishing Rivers of the West
Book SynopsisThe magic and majesty of America’s greatest western fly-fishing rivers. Flywater brings us to the iconic creeks, springs, freestone rivers, and tailwaters that make the American West the world’s premier destination for fly fishing. Grant McClintock’s first book struck a chord with fishermen, and fifteen years later he takes the reader back to these fabulous places—from the storied Henry’s Fork to the Yellowstone to the Thompson River in British Columbia. With extraordinary new photography and wisdom, McClintock revisits these home waters and discovers countless others as well. Flywater is a gallery of moments and places. From Idaho and Montana to Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, McClintock’s rich photography of trout and steelhead waters surrounded by beautiful Western landscapes creates a compelling journey that the reader, whether fisherman or non-fisherman, will thoroughly enjoy. For the serious fly fisherman, this is an albTrade Review"There are books and there are books and this is a feast for the eyes, informative, intriguing, invaluable. It belongs in a place of prominence on your coffee table. Flywater by Grant McClintock ($45.00, 224 over-sized pages) is a true page turner with more than 200 photographs and moving, tender, serene scenes from Henry’s Fork to Yellowstone to the Thompson River in British Columbia. An album and a keepsake, Flywater is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." ~Frommer Luxury Travel"A perfect coffee-table book...The photos are wonderful, the places all beautiful."- Fly Rod & Reel"Flywater contains voluptuous shots of sport's top water bodies in the West and has helped me make it through several dreary winters in the Pacific Northwest. The photography and layout is top-notch and you soon get the feeling that you would've given ANYTHING to have been one of the folks involved with putting this package together. Just be sure to wear a bib when looking inside so you don't make indelible drool marks on the pages!”- Less Oake, Amazon.com
£42.64
Stackpole Books Splitting Cane
Book SynopsisInterviews with 16 contemporary rodmakers. Tips on caring for a bamboo rod.
£20.66
Rowman & Littlefield John Goddard's Trout-Fishing Techniques:
Book SynopsisJOHN GODDARD'S TROUT-FISHING TECHNIQUES is the distillation of more than a half century of fly-fishing wisdom by a master. Goddard focuses on fly fishing for trout, and includes chapters on tackle; the trout's senses; casting to, hooking, and playing trout; where to find trout in both rivers and lakes; trout foods; and fishing with wet flies, dry flies, and nymphs. A special section thoroughly covers the methods necessary for catching trout in stillwaters. In addition, Goddard offers full tying recipes for many of his original patterns, including the world-famous Goddard Caddis.Trade Review"Drawing upon fifty years of trout-fishing experience, Goddard produces a solid, well-written example of the type. So weed out a couple of other trout books, add this one, and steer anyone who asks how to start fly fishing for trout to it." --Booklist
£12.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Reservoir Trout Flies: An Angler's Guide to
Book SynopsisWithout doubt, in the British Isles, reservoirs provide the best, and the most accessible and affordable opportunity for catching rainbow and brown trout with an artificial fly. In whatever part of the country you reside there will probably be at least one day-ticket reservoir close to your home that is stocked with trout. To be consistently successful, the angler will need not only to utilize a wide range of fishing techniques, but also to possess a sufficiently comprehensive set of artificial flies to cater for every conceivable fishing situation.
£18.95
