The Complete Guide To North American Freshwater Game Fishing

Covers each species' appearance, size, distribution, behavior, habitat, fishing tackle and techniques -- everything an angler needs to know about the quarry. Range maps show the distribution of each species throughout North America.

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, and habitats. Common and scientific names are provided, as are range maps and information about each fish family's global range, physical traits, diet, significance to humans, and present status regarding its potential endangerment.

The Complete Guide to North America Freshwater Game Fish profiles 32 popular game fish of North America, many well known for the fighting qualities that make angling such an exciting challenge. The Complete Guide to North America Freshwater Game Fish covers appearance, size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and the best fishing tackle and techniques to land your quarry. Helpful tips give the fisherman an extra edge in catching everything from a 35-pound muskie to a 5-pound bass. For those anglers who are concerned about conservation, there is detailed information on catch-and-release techniques and the equipment necessary to return fish safely to the water. Over 120 color photographs and 30 line drawings provide easy identification, and range maps show the distribution of each species throughout North America. Information on lures, baits, rods and other equipment, and a glossary make this comprehensive handbook an essential guide for every angler.

Includes hundreds of color photographs, this book presents the most up-to-date, accurate information available on significant gamefish species found on the continent.

Premier guide to angling in freshwater and saltwater.

"What is this fish? Is it good to eat? Is it a record? Answers to these common questions, plus many others, are finally answered in this new book by Florida Sportsman Senior Editor Vic Dunaway"--Page 4 of cover.

Bass, walleye, trout, salmon, northern pike, muskie, panfish, and more.

The ultimate angler's guide, this handsome book contains all of the relevant facts about every popular game fish from bass to whitefish. Also included are angling notes that describe the best tools and methods for catching these fish. 115 color and black-and-white photos plusline drawings.