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A hilarious collection of essays dedicated to life in the great outdoors from Field & Stream's acclaimed Sportsman's Life columnist.
For nearly a decade, Bill Heavey, an outdoorsman marooned in suburbia, has written the Sportsman's Life column on the back page of Field & Stream, where he does for hunting and fishing what David Feherty does for golf and Lewis Grizzard did for the South. If You Didn't Bring Jerky, What Did I Just Eat? is the first...
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Published to rave reviews in hardcover and purchased by DreamWorks in a major film deal, The Big One is a spellbinding and richly atmospheric work of narrative journalism in the tradition of Friday Night Lights. Here is the story of a community-Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts-and a sporting event-the island's legendary Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby-that is rendered with the same depth, color, and emotional power of the best fiction. Among the characters,...
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In one of the enduring classics of fly-fishing literature, Terry Hellekson addresses everything from the history of fly fishing and fly-tying around the world, to fly-tying material and hooks. This newly revised and updated version offers the original two volumes combined in one hardcover edition to create the definitive book on fly-tying.
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The word education comes from the Latin word educo, 'to lead out'. I always considered travel as one of the best educators. It broadens the mind with real-life experiences. Travel also broadens the angler's mind and sharpens his or her skill. You meet many anglers from different countries, with their own national culture and of course their own angling traditions.
In this book, I try to recount my memoirs of fishing, work and travel. It shows that...
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The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing offers the nearly 40 million freshwater anglers in the U.S. with a comprehensive fishing resource. From the highly respected The Freshwater Angler series, this title covers all the major freshwater species in North America. It includes tips and techniques for catching gamefish throughout the country under every conceivable on-the-water situation.In developing this book, the writers, editors and researchers...
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"Mastering Fishing: A Comprehensive Guide" is the ultimate angler's companion, meticulously crafted to elevate both novice and experienced anglers to new heights of expertise and success in the art of fishing. This guide encapsulates the essence of fishing across various terrains, techniques, and species, offering a treasure trove of knowledge and practical wisdom.
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A complete guide for demonstrating how to fillet, skin, dress and clean all types of popular fish and wild game. Choose from over 200 pages of recipes, complete with nutritional information for each one. This book is loaded with great photos and illustrations that inspire you and guide you to the perfect meal.
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All the essential information novice and lifelong fisherman need, from the best gear to hints for landing a wide range of fresh- and saltwater species.
Get the gear: Choose the best lures, baits, flies, and tackle for any situation and any style of water. This book covers all the basics and then takes it to the next level with advice on electronics, boats, and more.
Fish any water: Whether you're bobber fishing for bluegills with the kids, fly-casting...
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Los apasionados del anzuelo y el sedal no se cansarían nunca de practicar su deporte favorito. Esta guía, escrita por un campeón de pesca, indica mes a mes qué especie se puede pescar en función de las condiciones climáticas y de la normativa, así como qué técnicas son las más adecuadas para tener el éxito asegurado
Conocerá cómo hacerlo con cebo muerto, con cebo vivo, con gusanos o larvas de moscarda, con gusanos a fondo, con larvas...
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In Georgia the Bog Hollow State Park Junior Bass Fishing Tournament is only a week away, but most of the bass seem to have disappeared from Bog Hollow, and brothers Austin and Ethan Finch and their friends are determined to find out if it is a case of pollution, an invasion of mudfish--or something more sinister.
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Catch all of the fishing information from The Total Outdoorsman Manual in one edition- from one of the most trusted outdoor sports brands.
With practical advice for fly-fishing, baitcasting, spinning and even noodling, this handy guide offers over one hundred hints on gear, knots, boating, and finding where even the stealthiest fish are hiding. Fishers from the dedicated weekend angler to summer dabblers rely on Field & Stream for the best insider...
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The average fly fisher spends just 15.6 days per year on the water. Of course, few of us are fortunate enough to spend every day of every month casting into riffles, pools, and undercut banks in search of those finicky browns, brooks, rainbows, and cutthroats. Luckily, the diverse collection of gear in 365 Trout Flies provides some measure of solace to those legions of desk-bound fly fishers. Presenting enough flies to span the year, expert fly fisherman...
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James Prosek has been called "the Audubon of the fishing world" by the New York Times. A passionate fisherman and talented artist from a young age, he published two illustrated books on fish and fishing while still an undergraduate at Yale. After winning a traveling fellowship to follow in the footsteps of Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler became his obsession. He was fascinated by Walton, a humble man who won the friendship of kings, and he was intrigued...
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A collection of true-life fishing tales about big catches, bright seas, and the one that got away-from John Updike, Phil Caputo, Jim Harrison, and others.
Anyone who appreciates a good story can appreciate the infinite resource that is the sport of fishing. This collection represents the very best stories about fishing to appear in Field & Stream throughout its 120-year history. It includes writers old and new, with tales infamous and unknown.
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15) West heart kill
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An isolated hunt club. A raging storm. Three corpses, discovered within four days. A cast of monied, scheming, unfaithful characters. When private detective Adam McAnnis joins an old college friend for the Bicentennial weekend at the exclusive West Heart club in upstate New York, he finds himself among a set of not-entirely-friendly strangers. Then the body of one of the members is found at the lake's edge; hours later, a major storm hits. By the...
17) The Spawning Run
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William Humphrey's delightful chronicle of an angling holiday in Wales celebrates two equally astonishing creatures: the Atlantic salmon and the British fly fisherman In order to mate in the same freshwater stream where it was spawned, the salmon swims one thousand miles or more and overcomes countless obstacles, from trawling nets to twelve-foot-high waterfalls. To catch the King of Fish at the end of its incredible journey, the Anglo-Saxon angler...
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Susan "Sue" Daignault was practically born with a rod and reel in her hand. Nearly from her birth, she and her family spent entire summers surfcasting for striped bass along the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. That love has followed her through her days in the Coast Guard and to her home on the coast of Maine and to some of the most beautiful, and fishy, places in the world. In her fun and fascinating new book, A Full Net, Sue shares with...
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Hey there, fishing pals. Looking to up your fishing game and reel in those big catches? Well, do I have a fin-tastic recommendation for you. Dive into the "It's a Lunker Bro - Complete Fishing Guide" and get ready for a reel adventure. This book is like your trusty fishing buddy, sharing all the secrets to hooking those lunkers. From bait basics to secret spots, it's got it all. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned angler, the easy-to-follow tips...
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Each autumn, one of nature's most magnificent dramas plays out when striped bass undertake a journey, from the northeastern United States to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, in search of food and warmer seas. Writer and angler David DiBenedetto followed this great migration -- the fall run -- for three months in the autumn of 2001.
On the Run offers vivid portrayals of the zany and obsessive characters DiBenedetto met on his travels -- including...
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