Derrydale Press: 93 books

Ever wonder how to make a teepee, wigwam or lean-to? What it was like camping out before insulated sleeping bags? Bernard S. Mason answers these questions and more in Boy's Book of Camping and Wood Crafts. Everything from fitting everything you need (and what that is exactly) in one pack to building...

For years Mr. Whiskers was viewed as an ugly scavenger, mainly eaten by Southerners who couldn't afford to buy good fish. In the North, many anglers saw the catfish as a trash fish. Bullhead cats were considered bait-stealers not worthy of an addition to anyone's stringer. But in the last 20 years,...

Explore Florida, Central and South America plus the Caribbean & Hawaiian waters that offer the greatest peacock bass action. Top tactics from around the world to prepare you for the greatest experience of your life!

This candid travel destination guide is an honest fishing and diving appraisal of Florida's fresh water springs and coastal waters including the Keys, Gold Coast, Middle Atlantic, Upper Atlantic, Lower Gulf, and Upper Gulf. A detailed index, numerous photos, and tourism contacts are included. This...

A significant part of what has made fly-fishing such a widely read-about sporting activity is that it is populated with a world of colorful individuals. Merritt, who has written for numerous sporting magazines, assembles a collection of profiles of many of the "big names" in the fly-fishing...

Zane Grey, known and loved primarily for his Western novels, was an avid fisherman. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. And while he is remembered for his record-breaking catches, such as the 464-pound marlin caught off the coast...

Loaded with tactics from the nation's leading tarpon anglers, The Tarpon Book can turn the beginner into a seasoned pro, With tips from more than 30 world-class tarpon fishermen, The Tarpon Book is must reading for anyone who hopes to take on the most spectacular of saltwater fish, the silver king.

Planning a hunting or fishing vacation can be a daunting task. How do you make sure that you are booking a lodge that is clean, has good food, and is well managed? How about that guide? Does he really know where the best lakes for large mouth bass or trout are located? Now you can rest assured that...

Larry Larsen’s enjoyment of bass fishing has translated into writing about bass for 17 years. Throughout Better Bass Angling, the aspects of finding and catching bass are presented in an entertaining and informative style which has enlightened readers. This wealth of useful information should appeal...

Larry Larsen on Bass Tactics is the ultimate how-to book that focuses on proven productive methods. It is dedicated to serious bass anglers –those who are truly interested in learning more about the sport and in catching more and larger bass each trip. Hundreds of tips and drawings explain how you can catch more and larger bass in waters all around the United States.

Zane Grey, America's master storyteller of the old West, was a passionate angler. He fished as many as 300 days of the year! This collection, first published in 1925, describes his fishing adventures in exotic locales throughout the Pacific region. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs from the...

New Zealand is one of the"hot" fly-fishing spots in the world today. Known for brilliant, crystal clear rivers, Zane Grey's New Zealand conjures up images of huge and mythic trout. In Tales of the Angler's Eldorado, Grey fishes both these now legendary streams as well as pursues the monster swordfish...

Fish & Dive the Caribbean is required reading for fishing and diving enthusiasts who want to know the best times, the best areas, and the most cost-effective means to enjoy the islands. Get inside tips on the most productive fishing grounds and the most beautiful diving spots in the Bahamas, Bermuda,...

In this long-awaited book, Michael McIntosh reveals information on Fox guns never before published and offers a fascinating look at the busy life and changing times of the mercurial genius behind them. Ansley H. Fox was an inventor, a professional live-pigeon shooter, entrepreneur, real-estate...