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Available April 25, 2023! Join Zeb Hogan, host of the National
Geographic television show Monster Fish, on the science adventure
of a lifetime. On May 1, 2005, a Thai fisherman caught a truly
monstrous Mekong giant catfish. At 646 pounds, it captured the
world's attention, and with awe and wonder, it was deemed the
largest freshwater fish on record. There was no denying its size,
but when biologist and research associate professor Hogan saw a
photo of the fish, he wondered if it really was the biggest in the
world. To his surprise, no one had systematically sought to answer
the question: Which of the giant freshwater species really was the
largest? Seeking to answer that question has brought Hogan face to
face with massive arapaima and piranha in the Amazon, alligator gar
in Texas, pigeon-eating wels catfish in France, stingrays in
Cambodia, and the gnarled-toothed sawfish in Australia. Part of his
scientific adventure has been captured on Monster Fish, and Hogan
now tells the full story of his 25-year quest to understand the
mysteries of some of the oldest, largest, most bizarre creatures on
Earth. The fate of these giant fish motivates Hogan to understand
the various species he studies. The megafish's numbers are
dwindling, and the majority of them face extinction. In this book,
he teams up with award-winning journalist Stefan Lovgren to tell,
for the first time, the remarkable and troubling story of the
world's largest freshwater fish. It is a story that stretches
across the globe, chronicling a race against the clock to find and
protect these ancient leviathans before they disappear forever.
Chasing Giants: In Search of the World's Largest Freshwater Fish
combines science, adventure, and wonder to provide insights into
the key role the massive fish of our lakes and rivers play in our
past, present, and future.
Kayak fishing: GAME ON 2 follows up on the award-winning success
of the original film by folloiwing Jim Sammons around North America
on another fishing adventure of a lifetime. Jim pushes his skills
to the limit fighting a 120 lb tuna in Panama, musky hunting on a
6-day whitewater kayak fishing trip, and battling yellowtail in the
exposed waters off Baja. Jim's adventures also take him down a road
of discovery as he learns to fly fish in Montana and takes part in
a special Heroes On the Water event in Texas.
Most anglers are well aware of the popular game fish that inhabit
the Northeast, including the largemouth bass, the rainbow trout,
and the yellow perch. But the region's inland waters boast a much
broader array of fish than first meets the eye (or hook).
The father-and-son team of David A. Patterson and Matt Patterson
have pursued both game fish and bait fish in Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. In
Freshwater Fish of the Northeast, they describe more than 60
different species, from the well known to the obscure, including
the redfin pickerel, the blueback trout, and the slimy sculpin.
This colorful and helpful guide includes detailed information on
habits, habitats, history, and more.
In order to best capture the look and appeal of these fish in their
native waters, most of the images are based on the authors' own
live catches. The pencil-and-acrylic illustrations render each
species in lifelike detail, with close attention given to unique
physical characteristics. Both art book and guidebook, this volume
will stir some fond memories of fish caught--and a few of those
that got away.
Michael Tougias and Adam Gamble had good lives: married with two
children each, nice homes in the suburbs, jobs that paid the bills,
and frequent fishing trips out on the ocean. But those comfortable
lives had cracks in them and soon they found themselves hit by a
rogue wave of divorce, financial hardship, addiction and career
upheaval. What kept them going – and helped them navigate the
rough waters of middle age – was fishing and friendship. Alone on
the ocean they not only learned some of the successful secrets of
striped bass fishing but they were also brutally honest in their
advice for each other. They began to see their time spent on
Adam’s boat, the Scout, as a way to explore new ways of thinking
and dreaming big. The two not only discovered ways forward but
achieved goals far beyond what they thought possible.
The Sunday Times bestseller Two comedy greats talk life, friendship
and the joys of fishing... Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have
been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once
a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call
or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be! They were both diagnosed
with heart disease and realised that time is short. They'd better
spend it fishing... So they dusted off their kits, chucked on their
waders and ventured into the achingly beautiful British countryside
to fish, rediscover the joys of their friendship and ruminate on
some of life's most profound questions, such as: How did we get so
old? Where are all the fish? What are your favourite pocket meats?
What should we do if we find a corpse? Following the success of the
BBC's Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing series, this
wonderful book by two lifelong friends is a love letter to the joys
of angling, the thrill of the catch and the virtue of having a
right daft laff with your mates. On the fish, the equipment, the
food, and the locations, Gone Fishing is the perfect book for fans
of Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and for anyone who wants to read a
brilliantly written and endlessly funny joint memoir on life,
friendship and joys of fishing.
'A wonderfully fluent account of how the strange magic of water and
the beings that inhabit it can enchant and intoxicate' Chris Yates
'[Will Millard] writes with a genuine sense of humility (...)
humour and reflection' Kevin Parr, Countryfile *** Growing up on
the Cambridgeshire Fens, Will Millard never felt more at home than
when he was out with his granddad on the riverbank, whiling away
the day catching fish. As he grew older his competitive urge to
catch more and bigger fish led him away from that natural
connection between him, his grandfather and the rivers of his home.
That is, until the fateful day he let a record-breaking sand eel
slip through his fingers and he knew that he had lost the magic of
those days down by the river, and that something had to change. The
Old Man and the Sand Eel is at its heart the story of three
generations of men trying to figure out what it is to be a man, a
father and a fisherman. It plots Will's scaly stepping stones back
to his childhood innocence, when anything was possible and the wild
was everywhere. *** 'Delightful and informative (...) beautifully
drawn' The Spectator '[Will Millard] is a master wordsmith and his
first book is a joyful testament to that' Isabelle Broom, Heat 'The
writing is sharp and clever (...) I loved all of it and would as
happily read it again as I would sit beside the river waiting for
the evening rise of trout to begin' Tom Fort, Literary Review 'This
is post-modern nature writing that embraces beauty where it finds
it and marvels at nature's tenacity (...) But there's more here
than just fish. This is also a book about growing up, about how to
retain a connection with those who raised you while forging your
own identity - what to keep and what to discard. And it's about
men. The strong surges of emotion that both draw them together and
keep them apart, and the shared pastimes which recognise that
intimacy and meaning aren't always accompanied by words' Olivia
Edward, Geographical
Hemingway would have been impressed. In a stunning combination of
superb colour images and literary yet lively personal essays,
celebrated angling photojournalist Roy Tanami chronicles his
adventures to far-flung fly-fishing destinations in some of the
most remote wilderness areas on the planet. Angling the World takes
us along on amazing excursions to ten of the world's top
fly-fishing destinations. We seek out steelhead on Russia's
Kamchatka Peninsula; sea-run Arctic char in Nunavut, Canada;
peacock bass and piranha in the Amazon jungle of Brazil; and brown
trout on New Zealand's South Island. That's not to mention the
fabled giant taimen of Mongolia, "one of the undisputed holy grail
species for the serious, been there/done that, traveling fly
angler." This member of the salmon family can weigh in at almost
200 pounds-and, yes, can "strike suddenly and often in a highly
violent manner." There's drama around every bend in the river, with
thoughts on conservation woven effortlessly in, as Tanami examines
the ways in which traveling anglers can help save not only wild
fish but also the wild places they inhabit. Written with keen
observation, wit, and verve, and interspersed with fascinating
tidbits of historical and geographical lore, Angling the World is a
passport to a world of extraordinary angling adventure. Conveying
the full awe and wonderment, enthusiasm and reflection of a
consummate storyteller who also knows just how to capture his catch
on film, it will have all anglers hooked-even if, while dreaming of
distant waters, they're curled up on the couch.
Whether you're an experienced angler or have only just picked up a
rod, this is an indispensable reference guide to fishing. 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 manual you'll find: - Fully
illustrated with high-quality photography and illustrations -
Information covering fishing techniques in all types of conditions
and waters, from freshwater to saltwater - Essential advice on
anatomy, behaviour, and habitats - Assistance from the very
beginning all the way to the final catch, including getting your
licence and reeling in your line - 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 your chances of
catching fish - Diagnostic spreads go from symptom to solution -
the manual will answer all of your fishing questions - The world's
best fishing locations and the species you can find there Whether
you're a pro, fly-fishing in the rivers of the UK or a novice
figuring out the reel, this manual has all the information you need
to plan your next fishing adventure. Vivid illustrations and
detailed photographs draw you in, offer essential advice on
anatomy, habitat and behaviour. Details of every fishing strategy
and technique can be found within these pages, ensuring you are
ever-ready. Casting your net further to the north of Italy and
beautiful Spain, this book also takes you on a journey through the
world's best fishing destinations, acquainting you with
once-in-a-lifetime species found in this region. Complete the
series: The Complete Manual series is an exciting, informative and
vividly illustrated series of books. With titles such as The
Complete Bike Owners Manual, The Complete Sailors Manual, and The
Complete Gardener's Manual, this series offers a beautiful
cross-section of titles for keen hobbyists.
Every fly angler has heard of Lees Ferry, but the rest of Arizona
yields extraordinary and little known fishing. This Guidebook helps
you quickly absorb the essential information you'll need to fly
fish Arizona's most outstanding waters. Why No Nonsense? You'll
save time. In a few moments you'll know how and where to fly fish
in the Grand Canyon State. Detailed maps, annotated by the author
show you how to get there and where to fish. Illustrations show you
flies, fish and everything you need.
Now an established classic on the subject, this new 2021 paperback
edition of Hooked on Bass shows anglers how to catch bass,
particularly the bigger fish, from the shore. With excellent
photography and clear, detailed diagrams to help illustrate the
advice, any angler, beginner or expert, who has caught or would
like to catch bass will find endless value in the pages of this
book.
If you fly fish, you need flies. Which ones to choose for taking
trout? Here are the 50 proven, go-to patterns that every trout fly
fisher should carry to catch trout almost all the time, anywhere in
the world of trout streams and still waters. From the hundreds of
trout patterns available to today's fly fisher, Hughes-in
quintessential minimalist style-cuts through the complicated
choices and gives a basic selection of essential trout flies that
fit in a fly box or two and cover the broad spectrum of trout
fishing conditions. This new edition-with 1/3 new material, 20
additional patterns, and 300 variations-addresses the changes in
fly preference over the last 15 years with some old patterns
dropped for new styles tied with new materials and tying
techniques.
In the years since writing his second book, The Trout Bohemia,
Derek Grzelewski has returned to guiding, sharing his passion and
secrets for fly fishing with enthusiastic anglers from around the
world. But his life is about to change when he is contacted by "a
simple Colorado girl who just loves to fly fish." They strike up a
long-distance relationship, and Jennifer soon flies out to New
Zealand to join Derek for a season of fly fishing-an experience
that will transform their approach to life and trout fishing
forever. With Jennifer's fly fishing techniques best described as
"punk rock," Derek has his work cut out for him, sharing with her
his skills and techniques for successfully fishing New Zealand's
waterways and landing that prize trout. Join Derek and Jennifer as
they embark upon an angling adventure that takes them from the
banks of the Cutha River in the South Island of New Zealand to the
roaring rivers of Colorado. Filled with Derek's wry storytelling
and expert advice and secret tips for fly fishing, this is a true
tale of finding trout and love in New Zealand.
Over 33 million people fish in this country. They went on over
455 million fishing trips and spent more than $41 billion on
fishing expenses. And what s almost as good as going fishing?
Hearing, telling, and swapping great fish stories. Shaun Morey is a
fisherman, a connoisseur of fish stories, and a journalist with a
novelist s eye (and vice versa) whose first collection, Incredible
Fishing Stories, has 471,000 copies in print. In the years since
that book s publication, Morey has continued to reel in
jaw-dropping tales, and the result is a new collection of over 100
even more incredible fishing stories. Here are Remarkable Catches
like the time Billy Sandifer caught a 1,000-pound tiger shark in
the surf (he released it after nabbing a souvenir tooth). Grueling
Battles like Bob Ploeger s record-breaking 37-hour fight with a
Pacific salmon. Hilarious Feats of Bravery, like the exploits of
Matt Watson, who leapt out of a helicopter to land on the back of a
marlin. And, in what can only be considered poetic justice,
Shocking Acts of Fish Aggression, like Mitchell Lee Franklin s
visit to the emergency room with a 5-pound catfish attached to his
chest via an impaled dorsal fin. Includes illustrations, photos,
and links to videos on the author s website."
Vicki Hastrich takes the reader on a stunning voyage through her
writer's life and across her chosen patch: the private byways of
Brisbane Water, north of Sydney, where she has spent much of her
life. Hastrich fuses her intimate, loving knowledge of a tiny arena
of Australia's natural world with the grand influence of ideas from
throughout civilisation - from the baroque to the American Western,
and artists as diverse as Zane Grey, Tiepolo and Goya - to create a
truly original and deeply pleasurable collection. Night Fishing
unfolds as a series of expeditions or essays, undertaken in the
spirit of the philosopher scientist. All the while, slowly,
thoughtfully, Hastrich reveals the ordinary and remarkable detail
of her life, from her childhood by the sea to her life as a camera
operator for the ABC, as a historian and amateur marine biologist,
and as a single woman exploring her small stretch of water. The
result is entirely new, entirely fresh and profoundly captivating.
Night Fishing is a tonic for those of us who have forgotten how to
slow down, how to look around, how to be part of our natural world.
It will take its place alongside classics of observation and nature
by David Malouf, Tim Winton and Annie Dillard.
Soon after Dexter Petley began writing down his observations of
people on the borders of rural Kent and Sussex during the 1960s and
1970s, he realised that his stories were acquiring a broader
significance. Between the riverbank where he taught himself to fish
and the secondary modern where gardening and smallholding were on
the curriculum, he witnessed the lives of a demobbed generation who
were still adjusting to post-war Britain, surviving hand-to-mouth,
eking out a living mending cars, recycling scrap metal or
hop-picking. This fractured landscape, carried like an heirloom
since boyhood, has allowed Petley to untangle the fragments of his
own life, from the loss of his first love to the nomadic existence
he has been living ever since, in London, Africa and France. Here
is an unsentimental memoir of exceptional quality. Reminiscent of
Laurie Lee and H.E. Bates, each story is peopled by vivid, earthy
characters who gravitate around the lakes and ponds and rivers that
have flowed through Dexter Petley's life.
This is an invaluable field guide to Atlantic fishing. It includes
handy charts, and maps based on several government publications.
Award-winning producer and journalist Daire Whelan had reached the
end of another busy week and couldn't shake the feeling that life
was passing him by too quickly. Vowing to make a change, he decided
to commit to a year of fly fishing and set about planning his route
through the wild and rugged landscape of Ireland. Here, in Haunted
by Waters: A Journey into the Irish Countryside we travel with
Daire throughout a season of fly fishing. But as he searches for a
sense of meaning, meeting kindred spirits as he explores the rivers
and lakes, Daire finds himself rediscovering the majestic beauty of
his native country. From fishing on our most secluded bays and
wildest loughs in Connemara and Kerry, to casting a line on the
rippling waters of the Suir in Tipperary, catching salmon on the
Blackwater in Waterford, and the serenity of the Dodder in Dublin
on a workday afternoon, Haunted by Waters is an evocative and
stunning love letter to Ireland through a sport rich in tradition
and storytelling.
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