Fishing category: 1380 books
Freshwater Game Fish of North America
An Illustrated Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
This book is a magnificently illustrated volume that will help anglers, scientists, and nature lovers to identify and appreciate North American freshwater game fish. Along with illustrations that showcase gender color variations for each species, Thompson provides information about fish biology, behavior,...
by Ray Bergman
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2000
Trout is arguably the finest single volume ever produced on how, why, and where to catch trout. In spite of being originally published in 1938 (Penn Publishing Company), it remains utterly relevant.
by Roderick L. Haig-Brown
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Originally published in 1954, Fisherman’s Winter is Roderick Haig-Brown’s final installment in his well-known “seasons” cycle. With a unique blend of experience and observation, Haig-Brown brings readers through the exotic
Orvis Vest Pocket Guide to Caddisflies
The Illustrated Reference To The Major Species Of North America
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Based on the original Orvis Caddisfly Handbook, this wholly revised title is small and light enough to carry along for use on the water. Caddisflies are as crucial a trout food as mayflies or baitfish, and any serious trout angler needs to know these insects well. Detailed descriptions and photographs...
Gun Digest's Learning Combat Shooting Concealed Carry Handgun Training eShort
Learning defensive shooting & how to shoot under pressure may be the only thing between you and death.
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
In this excerpt from Combat Shooting, Massad Ayoob covers the serious business of learning the reality of winning in a gun fight. Gain expert knowledge on concealed carry from instructors and survivors of gun fights.
The Technical Rifleman
Wayne van Zwoll explains long range rifle shooting techniques, optics, ammunition and ballistics
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Wayne van Zwoll covers the technical aspects of rifle shooting in a conversational voice. He goes over everything from milliradians to walnut stocks, and exploding rifle chambers to disintegrating bullets. The book is a must-read for anyone that loves rifle shooting.
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by Douglas Whynott
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 1996
This elegantly written and compelling work portrays the way the Japanese demand for giant bluefin tuna has altered the lives of Cape Cod fishermen. In telling the story of one man's passionate hunt for giant bluefin, Douglas Whynott details the competition and camaraderie in the bluefin fishery, the...
MATCHING THE HATCH
STILLWATER, RIVER AND STREAM
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 1997
An invaluable guide to selecting from among a vast array of fly patterns and sizes - the standard work for the ardent trout-fisher and fly-tier.
by Al Caucci
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2011
For anglers looking to increase their catch, this indispensable guide reveals the steps to easily and confidently identifying the three stages-nymph, dun, and spinner-of many common mayfly species found in North America. Including information on when and where mayflies hatch and how trout feed on them...
Gun Digest's Best Concealed Carry Guns & CCW Gear eShort
Reviews, expert advice & comparisons of the best concealed carry handguns, gear, clothing & more.
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
In this excerpt from Combat Shooting, Massad Ayoob gives you expert tips for chooing a concealed carry gun or self-defense handgun, ammo, and related gear for combat shooting.
by John Cowan
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
John Cowan is headkeeper on a large Scottish estate, and has worked as a gamekeeper all his life. In this new book, he passes on everything he knows about the profession he loves. The book is crammed with fascinating practical advice - but it is also a very entertaining read for anyone interested...
Caddisflies
A Guide to Eastern Species for Anglers and Other Naturalists
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2008
Stunning and detailed color photographs of more than 100 species of caddisflies. Caddisfly hatches and how to identify them plus valuable tips on how to fish the hatch. Fly patterns for caddisfly pupae, larvae, nymph, and adults and includes 80 recipes for caddis patterns.
Dead Reckoning
Navigating a Life on the Last Frontier, Courting Tragedy on Its High Seas
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Reminiscent of The Perfect Storm and Into the Wild**—an intimate look at life at sea, small-town Alaska, and the people drawn to its endless thrills.**
This is the true story of a journey to a seaside town and the always unpredictable torrent of dark escapades that accompany a life at sea. It’s...
Every Day Was Special
A Fly Fisher's Lifelong Passion
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2010
"It’s been a lifelong, ever-expanding journey, with many big ?sh and faraway waters and dramatic moments . . . and yet I don’t think any of those moments or any of those places or ?sh has thrilled me any more than seeing the twitch of my ?y line where it entered the muddy waters of my backyard...