Fishing, angling Books
Fayetteville Mafia Press The Common Angler: A Celebration of Fishing
Book SynopsisThe Common Angler taps into the passion that simmers in the souls of anglers and celebrates the primordial connection of people to fish and fishing. Author Jack Wollitz set out to explain the “why” behind the fact that so many people are passionate about fishing and along the way discovered a book’s worth of experiences and stories. Early chapters cover the foundation of Jack’s own passion for fishing and explore the connection we have with water and the creatures that depend on it for life. Also included is a whimsical piece that personifies two common waterside fixtures. A key chapter draws parallels between the legendary River Lea in Izaak Walton’s The Compleat Angler, written in the mid-seventeenth century, and Northeast Ohio’s Mahoning River and the mighty Ohio River. The Common Angler also provides an insider’s perspective about what makes certain people great anglers, featuring Ernest Hemingway, and baseball stars Ted Williams and Wade Boggs.Trade Review"With 33 years of outdoor writing to draw upon, Jack Wollitz uses his personal experiences and observations of other anglers to capture the essence of the sport and stir the passions of novice and veteran anglers alike. or The Common Angler is aimed at readers with an uncommonly strong passion for fishing. Like Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler , which inspired the title, it is a celebration of the spirit of sportfishing and those who live for it." Dave Precht, Editor emeritus of Bassmaster Magazine"If you want a book that gives you a pure and down to earth take on why we fish, you should give this one a read. Jack Wollitz did an awesome job telling us exactly why through his personal journey." Joe Thomas, TV Host of Reel in the Outdoors"His passionate fishing stories intersect into one continuous celebration of fishing told by one uncommon angler." John Hayes, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
£17.57
Islandport Press Tributaries: Essays from Woods and Waters
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£999.99
Patagonia Books Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession and
Book SynopsisChristmas Island. The Russian Arctic. Argentine Patagonia. Japan. Cuba. British Columbia. Dylan Tomine takes us to the far reaches of the planet in search of fish and adventure, with keen insight, a strong stomach and plenty of laughs along the way. Closer to home, he wades deeper into his beloved steelhead rivers of the Pacific Northwest and the politics of saving them. Tomine celebrates the joy—and pain—of exploration, fatherhood and the comforts of home waters from a vantage point well off the beaten path. Headwaters traces the evolution of a lifelong angler’s priorities from fishing to the survival of the fish themselves. It is a book of remarkable obsession, environmental awareness shaped by experience, and hope for the future.Trade Review“What is fly fishing? Everything.” Anglers will find Tomine’s book a spirited defense of that thesis. -- Kirkus ReviewsTomine delivers a work that informs and moves in equal measure. This is sure to reel in readers. --Publishers WeeklyFisherman Tomine (Closer to the Ground) combines incandescent personal reflections and environmental advocacy in this moving paean to fly fishing. “Fishing was never a sport... for me,” Tomine writes at the outset, rather, it’s “who I am.” What follows is a vivid portrait of a man in pursuit of a lifelong obsession. As he relates, his “steelhead jones” had its hooks in him early, during his childhood fishing for trout in Oregon in the 1970s and, later, as a teen “too busy trying to catch my first steelhead” to notice girls. Arriving at adulthood, he recounts such adventures as catching a 90-pound giant trevally bonefish, and embarking on an expedition to the Russian Arctic—where the abundance of trout was rivaled only by the region’s mosquitos. Later chapters witness his evolution from acolyte to conservationist; in one section, he memorably recalls screening the conservationist documentary Artifishal to a sold-out crowd in Japan, where the “culture [is] built around the eating of fish.” Mixing good-natured humor with a reverence of the world around him—“It starts with the fish itself. The sleek, chrome beauty... carrying all the strength and fecundity of the sea to inland waters”—Tomine delivers a work that informs and moves in equal measure. This is sure to reel in readers. (Apr.) -- Publishers Weekly . . . a sparkling, elegiac book. -- The Wall Street Journal Dylan Tomine isn’t just a writer, he’s a researcher, reporter, biographer, historian, humorist, essayist, and columnist. But mostly, he’s just a great storyteller—one that understands a story needn’t be twelve thousand words to be compelling. -- The DrakeWith quick delivery, injections of humor and suchlocales as Northwest steelhead country, Patagonia,Russia and Japan, Tomine’s explorations will keep youin your chair when the river is too swollen to fish. Butafter a day or two of dropping water levels, the authorwill be the first to tell you to go cast a line: “It’s justthat when the river’s right, the river’s right. -- Anglers' JournalI belong to an informal book club on Skype with three college buddies scattered from New England to the Pacific Northwest. Over the years, we have discussed many elevating reads. But this is one of the best I’ve encountered in a long while. I’m the only angler in the group. Still, my friends harbor eclectic interests and love good stories in all forms. Next time it’s my turn to choose, this book gets the nod.—Scott Dailey, American Fly FishingTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Stories Confessions of a Steelhead Bum Trout Fishing at the End of the Earth Silver Lining Way Down South to the Old West Luck Hunting Giants The Worst Guide in the World The Search for Atlantic Steelhead Commitment The Little Things State of the Steelhead Crash A Recipe for Caddis Carbonara Why Can’t Fly Fishermen Be Watermen? Hidden Gold in the Deep Blue Sea The High Cost of Kola Chrome Trouble in Paradise Wrath Gluttony Operation Ditch Pickle Frankenfish: Coming Soon to a Market Near You? A Crack in the Dam Removal What about Bob? Running Out of North Big in Japan The Weather Will Decide The Myth of Hatcheries A River Reborn Giants Live Forever What Is Fly Fishing? There Is No Plan B A Small Offering The Grand Salami Steelhead, Love, and Other Mysteries Salmon Dreams
£18.99
Ediciones Tutor, S.A. FLY FISHING PESCA CON MOSCA
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£19.66
Aarhus University Press Ancient Fishing and Fish Processing in the Black
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£39.59
MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin Field Guide to Wisconsin Streams Plants Fishes
Book SynopsisFrom spring-fed headwaters to quiet, marshy creeks and from tannin-stained northern reaches to broad southern tributaries winding through farmland, Wisconsin is home to 84,000 miles of streams. This guide is the ultimate companion for learning about Wisconsin stream life.
£25.46
DK The Complete Fishing Manual
Book SynopsisFishermen, from novice to pro will find this fishing manual an indispensable must-have reference guide. The Complete Fishing Manual is your definitive guide to all things fishing, covering everything from strategies and techniques to bait, tackle, and kit. This manual will assist you every step of the way.Within the pages of this fishing manual you will find: • Fully illustrated pages with high-quality photography and illustrations • Covers fishing in all types of conditions and waters, from freshwater to saltwater • Text that assists the reader from the very beginning to the final catch, from getting your license to reeling in the catch • Step by step diagrams on how to prepare your rod for different types of fish • Includes how to fit and use different types of accessories to enhance Trade Review"'Definitive' is an ambitious goal, but one this hefty book tackles with élan — perhaps the way a 1965 Gordon-Keeble might tackle a winding country road." – The New York Times SBN: 9780756675561"For unusual suggestions and a plethora of information on potted plants, this is an interesting book to aid new and experienced gardeners in their efforts to fill their areas with beauty." – The Triangle Gardener SBN: 9780756682149A YALSA Quick Pick Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756673154A 2012 IRA & CBC Children's Choices selection. SBN: 9780756682583A YALSA Quick Pick Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756663100A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756673185
£23.75
Globe Pequot BugWater
Book SynopsisBugwater is that soggy place inhabited by creepy crawly creatures we call bugs. BugWater follows bugs and trout through their life cycles. Striking photos and fascinating narratives show off the bugs in amazing detail. With the author's insights as both a scientist and fly fisher, this book delivers solid content all fly fishers can learn from.Trade ReviewThomason's superb images not only provide up-close examples for fly tiers to follow but also capture the beauty of these amazing insects in a way never done before. Part reference work, part celebration, BugWater is a special book. -- Jay Nichols
£31.46
Globe Pequot Calling After Water
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£999.99
Skyhorse Publishing Absolute Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing: Tips,
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£14.99
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing the Finger Lakes: A Complete Guide to
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£999.99
Burford Books Fishing Long Island Sound: A Guide for Beach and
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£16.11
Burford Books,U.S. Trout Streams of Central New York
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£19.76
Skyhorse Publishing The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing: 101
Book SynopsisWritten with the support of The Orvis Company, this full-color book offers everyone a chance to learn the fundamentals of fly fishing. Start catching trout, bass, and more today!The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing can be the start of a lifetime journey of discovery that will increase your intimacy with the natural world and allow you to gain skill and finesse in your fly-fishing techniques. Proven teaching techniques and bright, helpful illustrations and photographs will enable new fly fishers to: Select and assemble proper, balanced tackle Cast a line with authority and accuracy Chose the correct fly for any situation Tie the two most useful fishing knots Find fish in lakes, rivers, and salt water and much more Here are fishing ethics, helpful safety advice, basic angling terms, everything the new fly fisher needs in a crisp, helpful, and finely illustrated primer of the highest rank.
£14.91
Texas A & M University Press It's More Than Fishing: The Art of Texas Trout
Book SynopsisThe only constant in fishing is that the fish are still trying to avoid being caught as hard today as they were 100 or 1,000 years ago. To improve as anglers, we must be willing to change and evolve."It's More Than Fishing is a how-to guide for Texas coastal fishing that addresses a number of key aspects of coastal angling, including the basics of patterning, fishing the Texas surf, choosing lures and baits, and what to keep in mind when hiring a fishing guide. In addition to these how-to elements, It's More Than Fishing also includes insight and information from marine biologist anglers about coastal and marine conservation. Author Patrick D. Murray has spent more than two decades as a marine conservation professional, and he emphasizes the critical role of recreational anglers in protecting marine resources. Each chapter begins with a handy summary to guide readers through the information, making it easy to jump around.Throughout the book, Murray reminds the reader that angling is part science, but it's also part art. Similar to yoga, culinary pursuits, and martial arts, angling is an evolving skill that has been in practice for centuries. Successful fishing requires a mixture of knowledge, practice, patience, and skill. Murray believes that if anglers view their pursuit as an art, they will only invest in developing their skills, but their passion for fishing and ocean resources will increase along with their catches.Trade Review“Pat Murray is my favorite fishing writer. This book brings my appreciation of his writing to a new level because we get to see the man who passionately loves fishing and who even more passionately loves conserving fish and their habitat in his element. This book will not only give you deep insight into catching specks and reds, it will inspire you truly appreciate the God-given gift that is coastal fishing.”- Chester Moore, wildlife journalist and editor in chief, Texas Fish & Game “If you want to catch more fish out of the Gulf, proceed to checkout right now. Murray’s simple yet cerebral conversation delicately balances focused details with broad concepts that make you want to set the book down and proceed immediately to the boat ramp, but you can’t because the writing is so damn good. Witty, insightful, experience-driven and somehow loaded with fresh new perspectives on one of mankind’s oldest pursuits, this book is the ¼ oz. gold spoon of fishing literature.”- Jesse Griffiths, author of Afield, A Chef's Guide to Preparing & Cooking Wild Game & Fish “Pat Murray’s latest book is an articulate and ordered brain dump that will have any avid saltwater angler nodding in agreement. A pleasant and easy read that is a combination of how to and what to do with a valuable dose of conservation philosophy thrown in for good measure.”- Larry McKinney, senior executive director, Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
£999.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Complete Book of Fly Tying
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£18.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Orvis Beginner's Guide to Carp Flies: 101
Book SynopsisLearn tips and tricks for all new flies sure to catch carp!Carp are one of the most widely distributed and abundant fish in North America. Their prodigious size and habit of finning in shallow water make them appear to be easy fly-fishing targets. In reality, most anglers quickly discover that they are extremely difficult to hook on a fly. It takes years to discover how to catch them consistently. The reason? Carp can be very selective about what flies they will take.This book will help to short-circuit that learning curve. Carp's selectivity can be boiled down to diet. Understanding what they are eating allows the angler to choose and tie a fly that will produce. The Orvis Beginner’s Guide to Carp Flies walks the flyfisherman through the steps of identifying the most likely food source, illustrating the best patterns that imitate that food, and discussing how to effectively present those flies. With detailed information on tying all of the important carp flies, this book eliminates months of trial and error in your fly selection.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
£12.91
Globe Pequot Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites
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£31.50
Little, Brown Book Group How To Catch Big Pike All the insight and
Book SynopsisAn inspirational and illustrated guide to catching specimen pike in rivers, lochs and lakes from an author who has caught more than his fair share. The book combines up-to-the-minute insight into pike habits with the latest in rigs, tackle and techniques.
£33.29
Australian Fishing Network Complete Book of Fishing Knots: Your complete
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£999.99
No Nonsense Fly Fishing Guidebooks Fly Fishing Montana: A No Nonsense Guide to Top
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£24.61
Maps International Ltd Scratch Off UK Fishing Map Poster
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£12.60
