Provides a synopsis of the current understanding of elasmobranch fishes while identifying gaps in our knowledge to stimulate further study. 616 pages.
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The flashing blade of a weighted spinner seems to mesmerize fish & entice them into striking. Spinners are easy to cast & retrieve &, if they spin, they will catch steelhead & trout! Helps you become a master spinner-angler. 42 Color Illus; 8.5x11 inches,
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This innovative reference provides current life history info on this species for the expressed purpose of beginning the task of assessing differences in estuarine restricted sub-populations of spotted seatrout. 10x7 inches, 328 pgs.
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Detailed scrapbook contains never-before-published photos, artwork & memorabilia drawn from B.A.S.Ss history & archives. Tucked into dozens of sleeves & pockets, fans will find repros of old game programs, historic tickets, numerous postcards & photos.
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A collection of short stories about the daring & tenacity it takes to face the perils of Mother Natures Ocean. These are the steps Harry Haney & his wife & friends took to traverse the surf & move from being just ordinary fisherman to celebrated Big F
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The core of a multibillion dollar sport fishing industry, tarpon & bonefish, is experiencing precipitous population decline. Experienced anglers in the Florida Keys suggest a drop of approximately 90-95 percent for the bonefish population over the last 65
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the origins of big game fishing, told in the words of those who were there. Zane Grey & Theodore Roosevelt fished for tarpon, so did Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Edison, Frederick Remington, & many others. Includes inf
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Ford & his camera capture the most exciting adventures in the sport, from great sailfishing expeditions in Guatemala to Atlantic salmon-finding missions on the icy waters of Russia's Kola Peninsula. In each far-flung locale, he recounts his unforgettable
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Takes us on a culinary journey, exploring the history of the fish that dominate our menus---salmon, sea bass, cod & tuna-& examining where each stands at this critical moment in time. Fish, Greenberg reveals, are the last truly wild food. Shows how we can
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Kia Orana! Welcome to the Island of Aitutaki. The beautiful Aitutaki lagoon is home to some of the worlds largest Bonefish. For fly fishermen seeking the challenge of a lifetime the ghost of the flats presents one of the most thrilling fly fishing oppo
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Reviews hazards the shellfish industry needs to be aware of & steps that can be taken to improve safety & eating quality. Opening chapters consider microbial, biotoxin, metal & organic contaminants of shellfish. 384 pgs.
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This all encompassing guide is meant to teach & guide fishermen that wish to begin their adventure of saltwater fly fishing & don't know exactly how. Bowman answers questions ranging from what equip is needed to how to identify saltwater fish to proven te
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50+ years in the history of the Babine River, one of the most famous of all British Columbia's highly regarded sports fishing destinations. The story of the Babine is much more than just another how to catch them, where to fish manual. Color Photos & Il
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Revised in 2008, examines scores of new developments in bonefish feeding behavior, research, prey preferences, fly patterns, and destinations as well as a plethora of new techniques, feeding behavior data, prey preferences, fly patterns, destinations...
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It is generally known that the West Coasts once-great commercial fishing industry has fallen on hard times, but reports of its demise are exaggerated. A veteran of the industry himself, Haig-Brown here offers a state of the industry report, discovering
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In the 1930s, a peculiar annual event started off the north-east coast of England. Each year, film stars, industrialists, society ladies & military heroes descended on Scarborough, determined to land one of the newly discovered leviathans of the sea - the
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This full-color field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon & northern California is perfect for divers, boaters, beachcombers, & snorkellers of every experience level. The concise handbook is a ready reference t
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Angus writes yet more exhilarating stories of gigantic billfish battles from Kona, Hawaii to Palm Beach, Florida; from the Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef. Follow the relentless progress of this exceptional storyteller & his
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Young romance, passion, betrayal & greed provide the framework for a brutal voyage of discovery through the stormy seas of loss & redemption. The richly textured settings of Seattle's & San Diego's commercial waterfronts, to the beaches off Cabo San Lucas
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Takes you on an intimate, inside look at Sosin's 5-decade career as a journalist & educator in the outdoor field. Filled with 350 exciting, entertaining, & fascinating anecdotes & stories, it covers everything from Mark's favorite outhouse (& why) to when
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Combines three great joys of life - fishing, traveling & photography. See huge marlin weighing as much as 1000 pounds; ten or more sailfish in a day's fishing for everyone on the boat; the world's largest yellowfin tuna weighing almost 400 pounds; super-f
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An intro to the high-stakes world of "tuna ranches", where large schools of half-grown tuna are caught in floating corrals & held in pens before being fattened, killed, gutted, frozen, & shipped, to the Asian market. 64 photos & illus.; 6 x 9 inches, 288
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Traces the history of man's interaction with the Gulf Stream from our first awareness of it right up until today's efforts to preserve it amidst the devastating effects of climate change. Illus & 5 maps; 6x9 inches, 288 pgs.
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Among the rapidly diminishing ranks of die-hard salts, the brothers Hillstrand have forged a reputation as fierce masters of their treacherous, enthralling trade. If youve watched their exploits on TVs Deadliest Catch, youve only scratched the surface.
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An inspiring account of the people & events responsible for the successful preservation of one of America's favorite fish & of what has happened since. A tale replete with heroes--& some villains--as the struggle to save the striper migrated down the coas
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Explore the fascinating science & history of this sea highway known as the Gulf Stream, one of the last vestiges of wilderness on Earth. Spanning both distance & time, learn how the Gulf Stream affects & is affected by every living thing that encounters i
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One man's quest to catch 10 record big-game fish. Onto the waters of south Florida & the Bahamas. If he can catch 10 of the most sought-after game fish in this mecca for saltwater sports fishing - the sailfish, barracuda, bonefish, permit, black bass, wah
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Master storyteller Peter Benchley combines high adventure with practical info. Both a thriller & a valuable guide to being safe in, on, under, & around the sea.
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The most accurate & up-to-date listing of North Carolina's artificial reefs, along with GPS coordinates for each reef. For anglers seeking saltwater game fish in medium-range fishing boats out to 30 miles or so "off the hill." Arranged in 3-month fishing
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Strange doesn't begin to describe what's been happening in this small fishing village. Sea turtles are turning up in the most unusual places & Dodge wants to know who's behind the eco-pranks. Irresistibly funny & sure to reel you in. 5.5x8.5 inches, 224 p
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