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Book Synopsisaeo Recognises the high value of recreational fisheries aeo Provides badly needed environmental, biological and socio--economic data aeo Examines legislation and strategies to favour sustainable use of the resources aeo Discusses the future development of recreational fisheries.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction and outline of the EIFAC symposium on recreational fisheries. EIFAC workshop on recreational fishery planning and management in Central and Easter Europe. Convenors, chairmen and rapporteurs of the EIFAC symposium on recreational fisheries. Adoption of the report of the EIFAC symposium on recreational fisheries.. Current status and trends in recreational fisheries. 1. Summary report of the symposium topic session on th current status and trends in recreational fisheries (K. Pinter, A. Wotos). 2. A national survey on freshwater fishing in France (J.-M. Jantzen). 3. Data on recreational fisheries in the Federal Republic of Germany (V. Hilge). 4. Status and trends in recreational fisheries in Italy (R. Marini). 5. Recreational fisheries survey in the Liege province of Belgium (V. Frank, A. Lejeune and D. Herman). 6. National survey of recreational fisheries in Sweden (A. Bogelius). 7. Results of a survey on recreational fishing in Cyprus reservoirs (D. Stephanou). 8. Socio-economic analysis of recreational fisheries in two departments of the Polish Anglers Association, based on the results of the registration of anglers' catches (A. Wotos, M. Teodorowicz and H. Brylski). 9. Information on Czech Republic fisheries (F. Vacha). Interaction between fisheries and outside influences. 10. Summary report of the symposium topic session the interactions between fisheries and outside influences (M. Bninska, E. Kainz). 11. Trends in recreational angling: the British Waterways experience (J.W.Ellis). 12. The Funen sea trout project, Denmark - a development project for the environment and tourism (M.M. Moller and J.D. Petersen). 13. Compatibility of recreational fisheries and ecological lake restoration in Pikeperch (Stizostedion Lucioperca L.) management in Lake (Koylionjarvi). 14. Animal welfare and angling in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany (R. Berg and R. Rosch). Interactions between fisheries and other user groups. 15. Summary report of the symposium topic session n the interactions between fisheries and other user groups. 16. Aquatic resource planning for resolution of fisheries management issues (I.G. Cowx). 17. An illustrative grilse survival model for an Irish salmon fishery (P.G. Gargan, K.F. Whelan and B.J. Whelan). 18. Local Conflicts in Finnish Lake Fisheries (P. Salmi and H. AQuvinen). 19. Catch, costs and management opinions of anglers in three rivers in NE Finland (T. Sutela and A. Huusko). 20. Salmon angling as a resource in regional development in the Swedish counties Norrbotten and Vasterbotten (M. Alatalo and H. Appelblad). Socio-economic and legal aspects of recreational fisheries. 21. Summary report of the symposium topic session on the socio-economic and legal aspects of recreational fisheries (D. Viard, T. Brenner). 22. Human dimensions perspective on recreational fisheries management: implications for Europe (O. Aas and R.B. Ditton). 23. Valuation of recreational fisheries in eh north-east US. Striped bass: a case study (A. Gautam and S. Steinback). 24. Economic valuation of recreational fisheries in the UK (M. Postle and L. Moore). 25. An economic analysis of salmon fishing in the Finistere Department of France (J.P. Porcher and J. Brulard). 26. Trends in exploitation and marketing of recreational fisheries in Scania, South Sweden (S. Andreasson, L. Bang and J. Wagnstrom). 27. Recreational fisheries: French legislative and statutory arrangement sin force (B.Guevel). Criteria for the management of recreational fisheries. 28. Summary report of the symposium topic session on the criteria for the management of recreational fisheries (P. Flitzmaurice, M. Aprahamian). 29. Development and management of recreational angling in Irish canals (J.M. Caffrey, J.P. Allison, R.E. Donnelly, D.M. Tierney and C. Monahan). 30. Angler catch statistics: two methods for examining trends in fish populations (P.A. Frear and S.N. Axford). 31. Stocking management and anglers' catch in 22 brooks of Saxony, Germany (B. Rennert and M. Winkel,). 32. The impact of angling on the population dynamics of roach (Rutilus rutilus L.) in a former ship canal (P. Gerard, Belgium). 33. Management of the brown trout and whitefish fishery in Lake Lappajarvi, Finland - a decision analysis approach (O. Heikinheimo and J. Raitaniemi). 34. Fisheries regions - a tool for co-operation in fisheries management (M. Sipponen). 35. Cost benefit analysis: its role in recreational fisheries development and management (M.A. Bilsby, D. Cragg-Hine and K. Hendry). 36. Education and training in recreational fishery in Germany (M. von Lukowicz). 37. The promotion of recreational fisheries - the young and fishing (J.-M. Jantzen). 38. Comments concerning a code of good practice for recreational fishing (P. Hickley). Index.

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Book SynopsisAn insider shares his secrets for more successful fly fishing. Based on his thirty-plus years of research here is a comprehensive examination of those often overlooked aspects of the natural world that impact trout, trout food and forage, and fly fishing.Trade Review"An excellent resource." --Marshall Cutchin, Publisher, MidCurrent.comTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 – Barometric Pressure Chapter 2 – Precipitation Chapter 3 – Water Temperature Chapter 4 – Natural Light Conditions: Sunlight, Cloud Cover, and the Dark of Night Chapter 5 – Water Levels and Clarity Chapter 6 – Wind: Using It to Your Advantage Chapter 7 - Reading the Gauges: pH Levels, Dissolved Oxygen, and Specific Conductance Chapter 8 - As If We Really Know: Reading the Lunar Phase Afterword References Index

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Book SynopsisAn insider shares his secrets for more successful fly fishing. Based on his thirty-plus years of research here is a comprehensive examination of those often overlooked aspects of the natural world that impact trout, trout food and forage, and fly fishing.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 – Barometric Pressure Chapter 2 – Precipitation Chapter 3 – Water Temperature Chapter 4 – Natural Light Conditions: Sunlight, Cloud Cover, and the Dark of Night Chapter 5 – Water Levels and Clarity Chapter 6 – Wind: Using It to Your Advantage Chapter 7 - Reading the Gauges: pH Levels, Dissolved Oxygen, and Specific Conductance Chapter 8 - As If We Really Know: Reading the Lunar Phase Afterword References Index

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Book SynopsisThis new edition contains new stories and updates from the super-heated days when fishing fleets turned king crab into fortunes, to the annual circus of Bristol Bay''s monster salmon runs, to the bucolic life of the open-ocean trawler, the true stories in Fishing Up North: Stories of Luck and Loss in Alaskan Waters' captures the flavor of the modern fisherman''s life and fortunes in the waters off Alaska.  You''ll find firsthand accounts of frightening weather, good fishing, terrible fishing, great days, and sweet living from the decks of crabbers, trawlers, longliners, trollers, and gillnetters. This book and others inspired film crews to trek to Alaska and cover the crabbing seasons for reality TV shows.  Commercial fishing''s home ports --- Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Naknek, Cordova, Petersburg, Sitka, and Seattle --- are classic fishing towns, where docks, bars, and even quiet living merge in colorful portraits about life on the last frontier.Trade Review"Brad Matsen is a polished writer with a quirky sense of humor and an uncanny knack for the precise metaphor." ---Homer [Alaska] News. Table of ContentsPrelude: Getting Lucky pg 7; Map pg 10; Ch 1, The Beast of Ugly Seasons - King Crabbing, Dutch Harbor pg 13; Ch 2, Talking Price and the Cruel Sixteen - Salmon Gillnetting, Bristol Bay pg 25; Ch 3, The Billion-dollar Bottomfish Dream - Groundfish Trawling pg 47; Ch 4 Kenny and the Council - Westward Hilton Hotel, Anchorage pg 61, Ch 5, Flying Fish and the Death of a Plane at Egegik - Salmon setnetting - Bristol Bay pg 81; Ch 6 A Beautiful Place to Be - Salmon Trolling, Southeast Alaska pg 107; Ch 7, Fishing with Modest Ambition - Codfish Trawling, Kodiak pg 129; Ch 8, Fishing the Flats, Salmon Gillnetting - Prince William Sound pg 147; Ch 9, The Dream Comes True on the Chain - Pollock Trawling, Dutch Harbor pg 161; Ch 10, The Resurrection of The Rebecca B - Codfish longlinging, Gulf of Alaska pg 177; Ch 11, Kelping for Crude - The Exxon Valdez Spill pg 195; Ch 12, Derby Days, Sleepless Nights - Halibut Longlining, Southeast Alaska pg 209; Ch 13. Salmon in the Trees - Salmon Spawning, Alexander Archipelago, pg 224.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a unique guide to tell you when, where, and how to catch more than 35 varieties of sport fishes.

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Book SynopsisThis book gets you into the action fast, no matter what kind of fish you are after redfish, snook, cobia, snapper, flounder even tarpon.

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Book SynopsisKimber shares his personal paddling philosophy, arranged in an alphabetical progression of essays. Part philosopher, part humorist, and an outstanding canoiest, Kimber reveals the heart and soul of the wilderness experience. Along the way he reveals a host of practical tips on how to camp and canoe in remote places.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFly Tying .Fly Tying: 30 Years of Tips, Tricks, Patterns: edited by Jim Butler, Fly Rod & Reel Books, $29.95 - For anglers who enjoy tying their own flies, this mixed bag of recipes and stories, highlighted by detailed illustrations and color photographs, provides a wealth of opportunity to explore. The book covers everything from saltwater to smallmouth patterns, with a concentration on trout. Contributing tiers include Darrel Martin and A.K. Best - two top tiers with very different approaches. For those in a hurry, Best offers a selection of 10-minute ties. The breadth of material in these pages is unusual for a fly-tying book, writes Ted Leeson in the introduction. You'll find not only traditional patterns that have been catching fish for centuries, but reinterpretations of those traditions that are more closely aligned with the way we fish and tie today. -Brett French, The Billings Gazette, 12/19/2012For more than 30 years, Fly Rod & Reel Magazine has presented readers with a cornucopia of the finest writing in fly-fishing: about equipment; about technique; about the personalities and pioneers who make this great sport what it is; and, of course, about fly-tying. The best fly-tying pieces from the three decades of Fly Rod & Reel's history (so far). There's something here for everyone. Authors such as Darrel Martin, A. K. Best, Fishy Fullum, Mike Martinek, D. L. Doddard and many, many more are resprented in this first-of-its-kind collection. You'll find personality profiles, solid fishing advice and revealing topics, plus clear and colorful graphics and illustrations-as well as the step-by-step tying instructions we all look for. The book even has a special binding so it stays open on your tying table! -Fly Rod & Reel Magazine, December 2010

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Book SynopsisThanks to well-known fishing expert Mike Marsh, North Carolinians finally have a definitive guide for the entire state in one handy volume. Fishing North Carolina is the only book that covers the multitude of fishing opportunities in all of the state's regions: mountains, Piedmont, and coastal plain. Whatever type of fishing you prefer, Fishing North Carolina has something for beginning and advanced fishermen, longtime North Carolinians, newcomers, and tourists alike. This book will tell you where to go, how to get there, what fishing regulations are in effect, the best time to fish, the best way to fish (from boat, dock, or shore), key species at each locale, and the best lures to use. Detailed maps, descriptions of the fishing, and general information about the locations will help you know whether or not to expect snagged lures or an enjoyable fishing experience for the whole family.Mike Marsh is a full-time, award-winning freelance hunting-and-fishing wri

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Book SynopsisMake the most of your fly-fishing time in the Great Smoky MountainsBrook, rainbow, and brown trout, as well as smallmouth bass, thrive in the crystal-clear streams, rivers, and lakes of the Great Smoky Mountains. But just because you know they're there doesn't mean they'll be easy to find. If you want to land these hard-to-catch fish, as well as enjoy a fantastic experience in one of the most picturesque spots in the United States, you need this guide.To fish like a pro, it's best to go with the pros...and The Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains lets you fish with two of the best. Don Kirk has been wading in these waters since he was a young man, and no one knows them better. Greg Ward, a native of Pigeon Forge, grew up angling the waters around Gatlinburg and has become an expert on fly-fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains. From these two experienced fisherman you'll learn: Where to find fish and why Casting tactics and gear tips<Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction Smoky Mountains Trout and Bass Smoky Mountains Angling: A Historical Overview About Those Creeks Where to Find Fish and Why Casting Tactics and Gear Tips Weather, Seasons, and Other Factors Stream Insects and Feathery Deceivers Pondering Caddis Flies Terrestrials: Too Important to Overlook Greg’s Deadly Dozen and How to Use Them Ben Craig: Master Fly Tyer of the Smokies Ray Ball: The Last Mountain Man Bases of Operations, Guides, and Fly Shops Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River System West Prong of the Little Pigeon River System Little River System Abrams Creek System Twentymile Creek System Eagle Creek System Hazel Creek System Forney Creek System Noland Creek System Deep Creek System Oconaluftee River System Cataloochee Creek System Big Creek System Minor Streams of the Smokies Fontana and the Finger Lakes Fly-Fishing Gatlinburg According to Ward Pigeon Forge/Sevierville: Fly-Fishing for World-Class Stream Smallmouth Cherokee Indian Reservation Public Trout Fishing Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe Fisherman's Companion has found its way into thousands of tackleboxes across North America and this new improved edition is even better. Read it before you leave home, and keep it with you while fishing to get the most from this handy resource.

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